Portals vs Tiny Merge Blocks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Portals
This unique puzzle game challenges you to clear creatures from a board by strategically opening portals. Each portal transports all creatures of the same color, but they may consume others along the way. Earn more portals by leaving fewer creatures behind.
- Unique puzzle mechanics
- Strategic portal opening
- Creature elimination gameplay
- Increasing difficulty with new creature types
- Obstacles like ice blocks
- Beautiful graphics and sounds
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A unique puzzle game. You must use your head to appear in the ranking of the best players. The purpose of the game is to get rid of the creatures from the board. By touching the creature - you open the portal to which all other creatures in the same color escape. They can move horizontally and/or vertically. Along the way they eating all friends who are of a different color. You have a limited number of portals, but after you completed level you get new ones. The less creatures remain on the board, the more portals you will receive. The higher the level of the game, the more types of creatures. In addition - the ice cube blocks the way to the portal. You can crash it with a hammer. Beautiful graphics and cool sounds will make this game stay in your device for a long time!
Tiny Merge Blocks
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Tiny Merge Block – Number Puzzle Stack Game Relax, tap, and merge your way to bigger numbers in Tiny Merge Block — a cozy little puzzle game that turns simple number-matching into a habit you won't want to break. Drop small numbered blocks onto the board, watch matching pairs fuse into bigger ones, and keep going until you've built your way up to 2048 and beyond. No rush, no pressure — just you, a board, and the satisfying click of two blocks becoming one. Why people get hooked: Tiny Merge Block takes the classic "merge until you can't" puzzle formula and wraps it in a clean, minimal design that's easy on the eyes and easy on the brain. Every drop is a tiny decision — where should this block go? Could you set up a bigger merge next turn? It's the kind of light strategic thinking that keeps your mind sharp without ever feeling like work. Game Highlights: Endless Play – No levels to run out of, no timer ticking down. Play a quick round on your break or settle in for a longer session. Clean, Minimal Look – A calm color palette and smooth animations make every merge feel satisfying, not chaotic. Real Brain Training – Every drop matters. Plan ahead, spot patterns, and think a few moves before you place a block. Handy Power-Ups – Stuck with a messy board? Use boosters to clear space, swap blocks, or rescue a tricky spot. Chase Your Best Score – Beat your own high score every time you play, and watch your biggest merged number climb. How to Play: Tap where you want your next block to land. Line up two blocks with the same number and they'll merge into one bigger block. Keep merging to reach higher numbers — 2, 4, 8, 16... all the way up. Use boosters when the board gets tight, and keep the chain going as long as you can. Simple enough to pick up in seconds, deep enough to keep you playing for hours. Download Tiny Merge Block and see how high you can merge!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tiny Merge Blocks at every 2 weeks against Portals's every 34 months. Portals's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Portals ships an update every 34 months, Tiny Merge Blocks every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Portals | Tiny Merge Blocks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Every 2 weeks — 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 | 19 MB | 168 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Miroslaw Kapalka | Usama Aziz |
In-app purchases
Portals
No in-app purchases
Tiny Merge Blocks
No in-app purchases









