# Cube Merge vs Dino mutant

The clearest difference is ads: Cube Merge at none against Dino mutant's shown. Cube Merge also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 64%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Dino mutant's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 239) and chart position (#91 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cube Merge sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dino mutant sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cube Merge against 4.8 for Dino mutant. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dino mutant has 16K ratings behind it against 239, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Cube Merge's written reviews are positive against 64% of Dino mutant's.

Cube Merge ships an update every 5 days, Dino mutant weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cube Merge | Dino mutant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (239 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-merge/id1435508233/reviews)** | [4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dino-mutant-t-rex/id6451176533/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 239 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 64.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#91** |
| Size | 181 MB | 399 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Umbrella Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059299541) | [MondayOFF LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448226898) |

## What reviewers say

### Cube Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-merge/id1435508233)

Merge identical monsters to discover new species and upgrade your buildings. Play minigames to earn coins and expand your world in this addictive game.

**Highlights:** Merge identical monsters, Discover 30 unique species, Upgrade buildings, Play minigames, Earn coins, Expand your world

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Next Level | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quick Merge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spawn Level 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spawn Level 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spawn Level 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spawn Level 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Auto Fast Forward | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speed Up | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double Barrels & Gifts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Permanent 2X | $3.99 | one-time |


### Dino mutant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dino-mutant-t-rex/id6451176533)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Grossing · Simulation, #151 Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)

Breed, hatch, and evolve unique dinosaurs with powerful mutations. Engage in strategic battles, join tribe wars, and compete in live events to become the strongest. Customize your creatures and explore a universe of ongoing content.

**Highlights:** Strategic cross-breeding for stronger dinosaurs, Hatch infinite eggs to expand collection, Mutant T-Rex with improved stats, Hunt for food to sustain dinosaur growth, Universe contests with customizable appearances, Tribe Wars for competitive dominance, Ongoing live events with rewards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rolling 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Ticket 20 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Meat 20000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rolling 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| BONE PACK 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Normal Item | $9.99 | one-time |
| Post Apocalypse Promotion 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Normal Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Meat 200000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Normal Package | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 No forced ads
- 👍 Responsive developers
- 👍 Balanced progression
- 👍 Fun mutation mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Server connection issues
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- ⏱️ Long breeding/growth times
- 🤖 Concerns about pay-to-win aspects
- 💬 Toxic chat community

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to collect eggs or rewards
- Game freezing and crashing
- Inability to progress past certain levels

**Requested features**

- Ability to see pattern/color collection
- Option to mass-banish dinosaurs
- Offline/background play mode
- Dinosaur family tree/lineage tracking
- More diverse dinosaur types


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cube Merge free?

Cube Merge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dino mutant free?

Dino mutant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cube Merge or Dino mutant?

Cube Merge is rated higher. Cube Merge averages 4.8 out of 5 from 239 ratings, while Dino mutant averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.

### Do Cube Merge or Dino mutant have ads?

Dino mutant shows ads; Cube Merge does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cube Merge or Dino mutant?

Cube Merge ships an update every 5 days, and Dino mutant weekly. Most recently, Cube Merge was updated on November 6, 2026 and Dino mutant on November 10, 2026.

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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.*