Comparison

Thiefs run vs Planet Merge 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Thiefs run

Evade law enforcement and amass wealth in this action-packed game. Use your earnings to enhance your speed and unleash a powerful 'fever time' to demolish obstacles. Customize your experience with unlockable skins while navigating hazardous car accidents.

Highlights
  • Escape police pursuit
  • Steal money
  • Improve speed
  • Unlock fever time
  • Smash cars and police
  • Unlockable skins
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Get ready to escape from the police and steal more money ! With that money you can : - Improve your speed - improve your Fever time, to smash cars and police in front of you !! Unlock different skins to play with ! Just one tip : Be careful with the cars accidents !?

About

Planet Merge 2

A relaxing space puzzle game where you drop and merge planets to grow your own universe. Experience satisfying chain reactions with real physics and explore celestial bodies from rocks to the Sun. Compete globally or play at your own pace.

Highlights
  • Drop and merge planets
  • Real physics-based gameplay
  • Chain merges for combos
  • Explore solar system
  • Relaxing pace, no timers
  • Global leaderboard
Features
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Drop, merge and grow your own universe in this relaxing space puzzle game! Planet Merge 2 is a satisfying merge game with real physics. Drop planets into the field — when two identical planets touch, they merge into a bigger one. Start with a tiny rock, then grow Mercury, Mars, Earth, Saturn, Jupiter and all the way up to the blazing Sun. HOW TO PLAY ▸ Aim and drop planets into the field ▸ Two identical planets merge into the next one ▸ Chain merges for combos and big scores ▸ Don't let the field overflow! WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT ▸ Simple one-tap controls — easy to learn, hard to master ▸ Physics-based drop puzzle with satisfying chain reactions ▸ Cute planets with emotions that react to your taps ▸ Explore the whole solar system — from a rock to the Sun and beyond ▸ Relaxing pace: no timers, no pressure ▸ Handy boosters for tricky moments ▸ Global leaderboard — compete with players worldwide ▸ Your game is saved — continue anytime Perfect for a quick break or a long, cozy session. How far can you merge? Download Planet Merge 2 and build your universe!

Screenshots

Thiefs run4 screens
Planet Merge 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Thiefs run at none against Planet Merge 2's shown. Thiefs run also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thiefs run holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thiefs run ships an update weekly, Planet Merge 2 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Thiefs run versus Planet Merge 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThiefs runPlanet Merge 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (9 ratings) — better3.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews53.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better4
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB158 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperMirrors StudioSankalpa

In-app purchases

None

Thiefs run

No in-app purchases

None

Planet Merge 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thiefs run free?
Thiefs run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Planet Merge 2 free?
Planet Merge 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Thiefs run or Planet Merge 2?
Thiefs run is rated higher. Thiefs run averages 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Planet Merge 2 averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Thiefs run or Planet Merge 2 have ads?
Planet Merge 2 shows ads; Thiefs run does not.
Which is updated more often, Thiefs run or Planet Merge 2?
Thiefs run ships an update weekly, and Planet Merge 2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Thiefs run was updated on November 6, 2026 and Planet Merge 2 on November 5, 2026.

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