Balls ● Boxes ■ vs Number Merge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Balls ● Boxes ■
Tap the screen to launch balls and aim to hit targets. Test your precision and see how many times you can strike the box without missing.
- Tap to spawn balls
- Hit the target box
- Simple one-tap gameplay
- Addictive target practice
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How many times can you hit the box? Tap to spawn balls and don't miss your target.
Number Merge
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Merge, run and attack your way to victory! Number Merge: Attack Run 3D is an addictive puzzle game where strategy meets action. Combine numbers and alphabets to create powerful units and defeat incoming enemies. - How to Play Drag and merge identical numbers or alphabets Upgrade into stronger units Plan your moves and build the ultimate team Attack enemies and survive endless waves - Game Features Simple and satisfying merge mechanics Action-packed run and attack gameplay Challenging survival waves Smooth 3D visuals Easy to play, hard to master - Why You’ll Love It If you enjoy merge games, puzzle challenges, and action gameplay, this game delivers the perfect mix of fun and strategy. Download now and test your merging skills in this exciting number and alphabet battle!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Balls ● Boxes ■ at 12.0 against Number Merge's 15.0. On price, update cadence, 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.
Balls ● Boxes ■ ships an update every 43 months, Number Merge every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Balls ● Boxes ■ | Number Merge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 43 months | Every 33 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jan Brelje | Muhammad Farrukh Sajjad |
In-app purchases
Balls ● Boxes ■
No in-app purchases
Number Merge
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Balls ● Boxes ■ free?
Is Number Merge free?
Do Balls ● Boxes ■ or Number Merge have ads?
Which is updated more often, Balls ● Boxes ■ or Number Merge?
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