# Merge Plus vs Merge X3

Merge Plus and Merge X3 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 45% of Merge X3's written reviews are positive against 35% of Merge Plus's. Merge X3 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Merge Plus sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Merge X3 sells 9 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 — 4.6 for Merge Plus against 4.6 for Merge X3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Merge Plus's written reviews are positive against 45% of Merge X3's.

Merge Plus ships an update monthly, Merge X3 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Merge Plus | Merge X3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-plus/id1443717240/reviews)** | [4.6 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-x3/id1492058487/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 8K |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews | **45.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KIDBEAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036061104) | [Funvent Studios Fzco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748115755) |

## What reviewers say

### Merge Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-plus/id1443717240)

A number-merging puzzle game where players combine cards to create larger numbers. Achieve triple-clears to merge cards and earn new hand cards. The game ends when you run out of hand cards.

**Highlights:** Drag and merge cards, Combine numbers to get bigger sums, Triple-clear adjacent same numbers, Merge cards to increase number value, Earn new hand cards, Manage up to 5 hand cards

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership one Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Membership one Month | $9.99 | per month |
| gembox | $2.99 | one-time |
| remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| 80 gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| 200 gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| 400 gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Challenging and makes you think
- 🧠 Helps improve math skills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔁 Repetitive ad prompts even after purchase
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🤔 Unclear game mechanics and challenges

**Reported bugs**

- Login/purchase restoration not working
- Ads not removed after paid upgrade
- Game freezing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to save progress across devices
- More transparent in-app purchase options


### Merge X3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-x3/id1492058487)

Engage your mind with a relaxing number merging puzzle. Drag and drop blocks to match values and colors, creating higher numbers. Strategically rotate pieces to achieve the highest possible block before the board fills.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop block merging, Match same value and color blocks, Create higher number blocks, Strategic block rotation, Unlock new blocks, Relaxing brain game

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Sale Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large Gems Sale Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mini Gems Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sale Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads. | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Gems Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| Large Gems Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Gems Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Challenging strategy elements
- 👍 Colorful and cheerful graphics
- 🧠 Keeps the brain active

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Excessive advertisements
- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🤔 Lack of clear instructions
- 🤨 Inconsistent with advertised features

**Reported bugs**

- Bonus button not working
- Ads freezing the screen
- Inconsistencies between advertised and actual gameplay

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to customize dice
- Reduce frequency of advertisements
- Provide detailed gameplay instructions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merge Plus free?

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

### Is Merge X3 free?

Merge X3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Merge Plus or Merge X3?

Merge Plus is rated higher. Merge Plus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Merge X3 averages 4.6 from 8K ratings.

### Do Merge Plus or Merge X3 have ads?

Both Merge Plus and Merge X3 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Merge Plus or Merge X3?

Merge Plus ships an update monthly, and Merge X3 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Merge Plus was updated on November 11, 2026 and Merge X3 on November 7, 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.*