# LOST MAZE vs Mergimals

The clearest difference is rating: Mergimals at 4.4 against LOST MAZE's 4.0. Mergimals also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 51%) and ratings volume (415 vs 18). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LOST MAZE sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mergimals sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mergimals holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mergimals has 415 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of LOST MAZE's written reviews are positive against 72% of Mergimals's.

LOST MAZE ships an update every 5 weeks, Mergimals every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LOST MAZE | Mergimals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-maze/id1130186793/reviews) | **[4.4 (415 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mergimals/id1166984108/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **415** |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | **72.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 172 MB | 311 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [立 文](https://appshunter.io/developer/997241841) | [Patrick Ferling](https://appshunter.io/developer/782692467) |

## What reviewers say

### LOST MAZE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-maze/id1130186793)

Guide a young girl through a mysterious maze filled with challenging puzzles. Navigate her through dark paths, collect lost items, and bring her back home. Discover new characters and unravel the maze's secrets.

**Highlights:** Navigate challenging maze puzzles, Collect lost items and treasures, Unlock different characters, Simple drag controls, Explore 4 chapters and 60 levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BUY SOME GEMS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift for New Player | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Character 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| REFILL ENERGY FOR 24 HOURS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Chapter 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Character 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy Many Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Character 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Character 4 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art style
- 🎶 Relaxing and awesome music
- 💡 Unique and interesting gameplay concept
- 🧠 Makes you think critically
- 😌 Entertaining and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Energy system limits playtime
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🤏 Small and poorly placed pause button
- 🐛 Progress loss after updates
- 😵 Frustrating controls

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Progress erased after updates
- Game freezes or won't start
- Level progression blocked by glitches
- Ads not rewarding energy refill

**Requested features**

- Add new levels/content
- Implement a level editor
- Add bosses and weapon crafting
- Improve pause button size and placement
- Increase tap area for controls


### Mergimals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mergimals/id1166984108)

Manage a magical store by combining mystical creatures to create new ones and fulfill customer orders. Explore diverse environments to discover and collect a variety of these unique beings.

**Highlights:** Combine magic creatures, Breed new Mergimals, Manage a magic store, Discover new Mergimals, Explore different environments, Fulfill customer orders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some berries | $0.99 | one-time |
| Some diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Berries | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond cylinder | $2.99 | one-time |
| Basket of Berries | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond chest | $4.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of berries | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Bag | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime stock of berries | $99.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime stock of diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Cute and creative graphics
- 🚀 Quick-paced gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 👍 Suitable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive and monotonous
- 🔁 Lack of variety in mini-games
- 🔇 Annoying music/sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during tutorial
- Inability to complete tutorial
- Mergimals disappearing from inventory
- Repeating wizard orders

**Requested features**

- More auras and regions to discover
- Ability to customize Mergimals
- Additional mini-games and activities
- Option to turn off music/sound effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LOST MAZE free?

LOST MAZE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mergimals free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LOST MAZE or Mergimals?

Mergimals is rated higher. LOST MAZE averages 4.0 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Mergimals averages 4.4 from 415 ratings.

### Do LOST MAZE or Mergimals have ads?

Neither LOST MAZE nor Mergimals shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LOST MAZE or Mergimals?

LOST MAZE ships an update every 5 weeks, and Mergimals every 3 weeks. Most recently, LOST MAZE was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mergimals on October 24, 2026.

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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.*