# Merge Plus vs Worph

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Worph at 89% against Merge Plus's 35%. Worph also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Merge Plus's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 151). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Worph sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Worph holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Plus has 10K ratings behind it against 151, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Merge Plus's written reviews are positive against 89% of Worph's.

Merge Plus ships an update monthly, Worph every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Merge Plus | Worph |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-plus/id1443717240/reviews) | **[4.8 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worph/id1597207768/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 151 |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KIDBEAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036061104) | [Ryan Schalk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039705243) |

## 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


### Worph

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worph/id1597207768)

Test your vocabulary and word-building skills in this classic word morphing game. Transform one word into another by changing a single letter at a time. Enjoy a stress-free experience with no time limits or ads, featuring a clean interface and soothing audio.

**Highlights:** Word morphing puzzles, Change one letter at a time, 15 puzzle packs, Over 100 free puzzles, Clean interface, Soothing music and sound effects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merge Plus free?

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

### Is Worph free?

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

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

Worph is rated higher. Merge Plus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Worph averages 4.8 from 151 ratings.

### Do Merge Plus or Worph have ads?

Merge Plus shows ads; Worph does not.

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

Merge Plus ships an update monthly, and Worph every 2 weeks. Most recently, Merge Plus was updated on September 24, 2026 and Worph on July 30, 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.*