# Merged@ vs Game is Hard

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Merged@ | Game is Hard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merged/id1095971697/reviews) | **[4.8 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-is-hard/id6748826648/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **41K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **71.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#16** |
| Size | 48 MB | 267 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [璞 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/997241880) | [UNICO STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467451326) |

## 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 |


### Game is Hard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-is-hard/id6748826648)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Free · Trivia, #75 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Handcrafted brain puzzle levels, Clever, logical solutions, Hints available, Fully offline gameplay, Minimalist design, Touch, motion, and sound mechanics, No scores or timers

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Purchase Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 21 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pack 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pack 6 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack 13 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack 11 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Pack 11 New | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome game
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Relaxing and creative
- 👍 Satisfying puzzle-solving experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progression issue after certain level
- 🕰️ Short game length

**Reported bugs**

- Progression issue after 'a star is calling' level

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Expanded gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merged@ free?

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

### Is Game is Hard free?

Game is Hard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Merged@ or Game is Hard?

Game is Hard is rated higher. Merged@ averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Game is Hard averages 4.8 from 41K ratings.

### Do Merged@ or Game is Hard have ads?

Game is Hard 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.*