PLANETS vs Merge Planets
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PLANETS
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PLANETS: Learn Mode is an interactive app that lets you learn about the planets! Move the spaceship around to dock on a planet and learn more!
Merge Planets
Merge identical planets by dragging and dropping them to create the next planet in sequence. Progress through the solar system from Pluto to the Sun, aiming for the highest score in this relaxing puzzle game.
- Drag and merge identical planets
- Progressive solar system journey
- Clear objective to reach the Sun
- Relaxing visuals and ambient sound
- Automatic progress saving
- Offline play
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Ready for a cosmic 3D watermelon-style puzzle adventure? Merge Planets is a captivating, physics-based space puzzle game inspired by the watermelon game mechanics. Instead of dropping fruits, guide and drop celestial bodies into the cosmic arena in full 3D. Match identical planets to merge and evolve them—from tiny Pluto all the way up to the giant, glowing Sun! How to Play: 1. Tap and drag to guide the planet to the position you want to drop it in the 3D space. 2. Release to drop! Merge two identical planets to evolve them into a larger celestial body. 3. Keep an eye on the red danger line; don't let your planets stack up to the top! 4. Reach the ultimate Sun and score as high as possible. Key Features: - 3D Watermelon Game Mechanics: A fresh, dimensional space twist on the classic merge matching mechanics with beautiful planetary orbits. - Realistic Physics Simulation: Fluid collision physics and gravity make every planet bounce, roll, and merge feel incredibly satisfying. - Stunning Space Aesthetics: Rich planet textures, realistic atmospheres, and custom glowing elements create a premium, photorealistic space design. - Global Leaderboards: Compete with players worldwide, track your rank, and share your score dynamically with friends. - Immersive Audio & Animation: Enjoy relaxing soundtracks, cosmic sound effects, and smooth micro-animations during gameplay. - Play Offline: No internet connection? No problem! Play wherever and whenever you want. Plan your drops, find the perfect angles, and conquer the universe. Download Merge Planets now and start your space journey!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Merge Planets at every 6 days against PLANETS's fortnightly. Merge Planets also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). PLANETS's advantage is iOS requirement (6.1 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PLANETS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Planets has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
PLANETS ships an update fortnightly, Merge Planets every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | PLANETS | Merge Planets |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.8 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Advaith Jagathesan | Aykut YILDIRIM |
In-app purchases
PLANETS
No in-app purchases
Merge Planets
No in-app purchases
Questions
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