Merged@ vs Game is Hard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Merged@
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.
- 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
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This is a very fun game. ----------------------------------------- You can control the bottom of the screen the three block group drag to the top of the board.If you click on the block group will rotate. If there is connected to three or more than three the same number of blocks adjacent will upgrade to a higher number of squares, "M" is the final number, if three or more than three connected will be completely removed. Wish you have a good time. --------------------------------- If you have a special liking for this game please give the five-star praise. :)
Game is Hard
This game offers a pure brain puzzle experience with minimalist design and unexpected interactions. It challenges players with brutally tricky levels that require deep thinking and experimentation, rewarding persistence and logic.
- Handcrafted brain puzzle levels
- Clever, logical solutions
- Hints available
- Fully offline gameplay
- Minimalist design
- Touch, motion, and sound mechanics
- No scores or timers
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Game is Hard is not your typical puzzle app. This is a pure brain puzzle experience designed for players who love being challenged. With its clever, minimalist style and unexpected interactions, it blends elements of brain games, logic, and device-based exploration into a collection of brutally tricky levels. Every puzzle breaks the rules — no flashy animations, no rewards for guessing. Just you, your mind, and a seemingly simple task that might hide a brilliant, almost impossible solution. Whether you’re into strategy, trivia games, or iq test challenges, Game is Hard invites you to test your patience, perception, and persistence. This is not about fast reflexes. It’s about slow, methodical progress. Some levels require silence. Others need movement. Many seem unsolvable — until they’re not. It’s a place for deep thinking and bold experimentation. Hints are available when needed, but progress is always earned. If you've enjoyed titles like brain test games, logic puzzles, IQ tests, moron test or brain teaser games, and if you love dissecting a good tricky quest, this game is for you. It rewards those who think differently — the curious, the clever, the quietly stubborn. With full support for offline games, you can play wherever and whenever you want — perfect for no wifi games, no internet games, or long travel sessions. Whether you're on airplane mode or deep underground, all puzzles remain playable. And yes — it’s hard. In fact, some say it's difficult, others call it impossible. But every puzzle is built with purpose and can be solved with logic. If you're a fan of brain training, mind games, or just enjoy testing your limits, you'll find yourself right at home. Each level acts like a black mystery, a box full of secrets waiting to be unraveled. You'll experiment with sound, light, rotation, and pressure — even waiting. This box won’t open easily. But when it does, the satisfaction is unmatched. Designed for fans of both classic and modern puzzle games, Game is Hard avoids the noise of the typical mobile fun games and focuses instead on clarity, challenge, and meaningful interaction. There’s no time pressure. No ads. No noise. Just deep puzzles that respect your intelligence. Whether you see yourself as a genius, an impulse problem-solver, or simply someone who enjoys a good brain test, this game invites you to try. And try again. And maybe… finally, succeed. Features: • Handcrafted brain puzzle levels with clever, logical solutions • Hints are available — but never obvious • Works fully offline — great for no wifi games and free play • Minimalist, flat design with zero distractions • Touch, motion, and sound-based mechanics • Built for players who enjoy hard, clever, and unusual challenges • No scores or timers— just pure gameplay Can you solve the black box? Or will it remain closed forever?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Game is Hard at 4.8 against Merged@'s 3.8. Game is Hard also leads on ratings volume (41K vs 12) and review sentiment (71% vs 50%). Merged@'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Merged@ sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Game is Hard sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Game is Hard holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game is Hard has 41K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Merged@'s written reviews are positive against 71% of Game is Hard's.
| Parameter | Merged@ | Game is Hard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (12 ratings) | 4.8 (41K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 71.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 41K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #16 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 267 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | 璞 王 | UNICO STUDIO |
Customer experience
Merged@
Game is Hard
Bugs and requests
Merged@
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Game is Hard
Reported bugs
1 issue- Progression issue after 'a star is calling' level
Requested features
2 requests- More levels
- Expanded gameplay
In-app purchases
Merged@
- Coin + 20$0.99
- Coin + 60$1.99
- Coin + 240$2.99
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- NO AD$2.99
- Coin + 1200$9.99
Game is Hard
- First Purchase Offer$0.99
- Pack 2$2.99
- Pack 3$4.99
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- Pack 21$4.99
- Remove Ads$6.99
- Pack 1$6.99
- Pack 6$7.99
- Pack 13$9.99
- Pack 11$11.99
- Pack 11 New$11.99









