# Merged@ vs Connections Game!

The clearest difference is rating: Connections Game! at 4.6 against Merged@'s 3.8. Connections Game! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (13K vs 12). Merged@'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 30%). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Merged@ sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Connections Game! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Connections Game! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connections Game! has 13K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Merged@'s written reviews are positive against 30% of Connections Game!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Merged@ | Connections Game! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merged/id1095971697/reviews) | **[4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connections-game/id6476756532/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 29.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#152** |
| Size | 48 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [璞 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/997241880) | [HayGrazer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263047373) |

## What reviewers say

### Merged@

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merged/id1095971697)

A puzzle game where you merge blocks of the same number to create higher numbers and clear them from the board. Strategically drag and rotate block groups to achieve the "M" level and clear the board.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop block groups, Rotate block groups, Merge blocks of the same number, Upgrade blocks to higher numbers, Clear blocks by merging three or more, Reach the "M" level

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin + 20 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin + 60 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin + 240 | $2.99 | one-time |
| NO AD | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin + 1200 | $9.99 | one-time |


### Connections Game!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connections-game/id6476756532)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

This word association game challenges you to find groups of four words that share a common theme. Test your vocabulary and deductive reasoning skills by identifying the connections between seemingly unrelated words.

**Highlights:** Find groups of four words, Identify common themes, Test vocabulary, Deductive reasoning challenge

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🤔 Makes you think
- 🎮 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🤔 Unclear connections
- 🤯 Frustrating when stuck
- 🌎 Too American-centric
- 🤔 Repetitive categories

**Reported bugs**

- Spelling and grammar mistakes
- Inconsistent gameplay experience

**Requested features**

- Provide hints or solutions when stuck
- Add a 'give up' or 'skip' option
- Improve variety of categories and connections
- Localize content for non-American users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merged@ free?

Merged@ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Connections Game! free?

Connections Game! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Merged@ or Connections Game!?

Connections Game! is rated higher. Merged@ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Connections Game! averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.

### Do Merged@ or Connections Game! have ads?

Connections Game! shows ads; Merged@ does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*