# Star Pong! vs Panda Merge

The clearest difference is rating: Panda Merge at 5.0 against Star Pong!'s 3.0. Panda Merge also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). Star Pong!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Star Pong! sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Panda Merge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Panda Merge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Pong! | Panda Merge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-pong/id1218672388/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panda-merge/id6476870607/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 39 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [浩 章](https://appshunter.io/developer/553383736) | [Maxime Montasheri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694022719) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Pong!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-pong/id1218672388)

Experience a challenging arcade game with stunning graphics and intuitive touch controls. Enjoy an endless classic mode or test your skills with over 10 unique challenges designed to push your limits.

**Highlights:** Stunning graphics, Easy to play controls, Endless classic mode, 10+ challenge levels, Relaxing or challenging gameplay, Slim app size

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 crystal | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 crystal | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100 crystal | $9.99 | one-time |
| RICH DEAL | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 crystal | $14.99 | one-time |
| 500 crystal | $25.99 | one-time |


### Panda Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panda-merge/id6476870607)

Merge plants to help a hungry panda in this casual puzzle game. Strategically grow and combine flora to feed your panda friend and unlock new challenges. Enjoy a visually enchanting garden adventure with simple yet deep gameplay.

**Highlights:** Merge and grow plants, Feed the hungry panda, Collect items and hearts, Unlock new plants and levels, Visually enchanting graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Pong! free?

Star Pong! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Panda Merge free?

Panda Merge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Star Pong! or Panda Merge?

Panda Merge is rated higher. Star Pong! averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Panda Merge averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Star Pong! or Panda Merge have ads?

Panda Merge shows ads; Star Pong! 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.*