Block Chess by SZY vs Merge Number
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Block Chess by SZY
A unique board game with a twist on traditional chess. Players strategically place five different types of four-block pieces on an 8x8 board. The objective is to place the final piece to win, avoiding adjacent placement of your own pieces.
- 8x8 board gameplay
- Five unique four-block pieces
- Strategic piece placement
- No side-by-side own pieces
- Final piece placement wins
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Block Chess is a chess-like board game. It has a 8x8 board and each side has five different types of four-block pieces. The player is to place one piece on the board without side-by-side connecting his own pieces. The player who places the final piece wins the game!
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 Block Chess by SZY's 1.0. Merge Number also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Number has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Block Chess by SZY ships an update every 15 months, Merge Number every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Block Chess by SZY | Merge Number |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shen Zhongyuan | Bhavana Ponkiya |
Customer experience
Block Chess by SZY
Merge Number
In-app purchases
Block Chess by SZY
No in-app purchases
Merge Number
No in-app purchases
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