Pop 8 vs Merge Number
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pop 8
A classic puzzle game where players match numbered tiles to clear the board. Score points by popping tiles and creating chain reactions. Develop strategies to achieve the highest score before the board fills.
- Number matching gameplay
- Chain reaction scoring
- Develop strategic tactics
- Hone puzzle-solving skills
- Relaxing and challenging
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Pop 8 is a fun new classic – simple to play but challenging to master. To pop a tile, simply match the number of adjacent tiles with the number on the tile. Score a point for each tile you pop, plus bonus points for creating chain reactions and popping multiple tiles at the same time. Hone your skills and develop new tactics to score as many points as you can before the board fills up.
Merge Number
This addictive number puzzle game challenges players to merge numbered rings by stacking them. With unlimited levels and classic gameplay, it's designed to enhance mental power and IQ. Enjoy a visually appealing experience with qualitative graphics and smooth animations.
- Number stacking and merging gameplay
- Unlimited levels
- Offline play
- Qualitative graphics and sound
- User-friendly controls
- Suitable for all ages
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About Game =~=~=~=~= If you like number games or number puzzle games, then this game is made for you. 2048 stack merge is number puzzle game for free. Game is highly addictive that improves you mind power and IQ. Unlimited levels. How to Play ? =~=~=~=~=~= Pick a ring from panel and put into hoop stack. Hoop with same number will be merged. 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 number will be generate. One’s you put into hoop stack, you can’t rearrange. Use dustbin when you don’t need panel hoop. Hoop Stack =~=~=~=~= Hoop stack is 3D color hoop sorting puzzle game. More than 1500 levels. Pick a ring and put on empty hoop or same color ring. Sorting the ring in hoops with same color. Hoop contain 3,4,5 or 6 rings only. Undo your last move if you getting stuck. Game Features =~=~=~=~=~= Free Game. Offline Game. Classic game play, Suitable for all ages. Easy to play. Qualitative Graphics and sound. Simple & User friendly controls. Good particles & effects. Best Animation. Download the classic 2048 hoop stack puzzle now. Have fun!!!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Merge Number at 5.0 against Pop 8's 4.2. Merge Number also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 16 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Pop 8's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Merge Number holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively.
Pop 8 ships an update every 16 months, Merge Number every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pop 8 | Merge Number |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cubi | Bhavana Ponkiya |
Customer experience
Pop 8
Merge Number
In-app purchases
Pop 8
No in-app purchases
Merge Number
No in-app purchases
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