Comparison

Sling Away vs Fun Merge

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

Head to head
About

Sling Away

Engage in a relaxing yet strategic game requiring precise aiming to navigate stunning minimalist landscapes. Progress through handcrafted levels that become increasingly challenging while maintaining a calming atmosphere. Unlock new skins as you master the addictive gameplay.

Highlights
  • Relaxing yet challenging gameplay
  • Multiple skins to unlock
  • Handcrafted levels
  • 3D minimalist graphics
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Optimized for all screens
Features
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Immerse yourself in the relaxing beautiful world of Sling Away. The game requires strategy and precise aiming to reach the finish line unscathed. The further you get in the game, the more challenging the gameplay becomes without losing its relaxing tone. You’ll quickly find yourself addicted to slinging your way through the stunning minimalist landscape. Features: - Relaxing yet challenging gameplay - Multiple skins to unlock - Lots of handcrafted levels - Beautiful 3D minimalist graphics - Dangerously addictive - Optimized for all screens

About

Fun Merge

A fruit-themed puzzle game where players strategically drop and combine fruits to create larger varieties, aiming to achieve a giant watermelon. Experience satisfying chain reactions and progress through vibrant levels with unique challenges and appetizing visuals.

Highlights
  • Fruit dropping and merging
  • Watermelon goal achievement
  • Food chain reaction combos
  • Progress through levels
  • Visually appealing fruit designs
  • Realistic physics and feedback
Features
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Fun Merge: Fruity Fusion Frenzy Get ready to embark on a delectable journey filled with juicy challenges and fruity rewards! Fun Merge: Fruity Fusion Frenzy is a tantalizing puzzle adventure where you drop and combine mouthwatering fruits to reach the ultimate goal: a giant, succulent watermelon! Game Features: Fruit Dropping Delight: The core of Fun Merge revolves around dropping identical fruits onto each other to create bigger and more exotic varieties. Strategically position your fruits for maximum merging potential! Watermelon Quest: Your ultimate destination is the majestic watermelon, but the path is paved with puzzles and obstacles. Merge strategically to overcome each challenge and get closer to your prize. Food Chain Reaction: Every successful merge triggers a chain reaction, sending fruits tumbling down in a delightful cascade. Plan your drops carefully to maximize combos and unlock special bonuses. Luscious Levels: Progress through a series of vibrant levels, each filled with unique challenges and juicy surprises. Discover hidden power-ups and secret recipes along the way! Appetizing Art: Feast your eyes on a visually stunning world bursting with vibrant colors and mouthwatering fruit designs. The game's delicious visuals will leave you craving more. Squishy Satisfaction: Experience the satisfying squish of merging fruits thanks to realistic physics and tactile feedback. It's a feast for your senses! Join the fruity frenzy and satisfy your cravings for puzzle fun with Fun Merge: Fruity Fusion Frenzy. Download now and let the merging madness begin!

Screenshots

Sling Away4 screens
Fun Merge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sling Away at 100% against Fun Merge's 21%. Sling Away also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.5). Fun Merge's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 6) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Sling Away sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fun Merge sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sling Away holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fun Merge has 20K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Sling Away's written reviews are positive against 21% of Fun Merge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sling Away ships an update every 9 days, Fun Merge every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sling Away versus Fun Merge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSling AwayFun Merge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.6 (20K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better21.3% of reviews
Number of ratings620K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.5
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB186 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPopa RaduRUBY OYUN VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

Sling Away

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Fun Merge

All ratings20,440 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews578 reviews
Positive21.3%
Neutral18.0%
Negative60.7%

Bugs and requests

Sling Away

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Fun Merge

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Rewards not working as intended
  • Game freezes and crashes
  • Incompatible with some devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to pay for ad-free version
  • Ability to move and position fruits manually
  • More level variety and progression

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sling Away

One-time1
  • No Ads$0.99
12 purchases

Fun Merge

One-time12
  • Special Offer$2.99
  • No Ads$3.99
  • Special Offer$3.99
Show 9 more
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
  • No Ads$5.99
  • Special Offer$5.99
  • No Ads$6.99
  • Special Offer$6.99
  • Special Offer$7.99
  • Special Offer$8.99
  • Special Offer$9.99

Questions

Is Sling Away free?
Sling Away is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fun Merge free?
Fun Merge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sling Away or Fun Merge?
Sling Away is rated higher. Sling Away averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Fun Merge averages 4.6 from 20K ratings.
Do Sling Away or Fun Merge have ads?
Neither Sling Away nor Fun Merge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sling Away or Fun Merge?
Sling Away ships an update every 9 days, and Fun Merge every 3 days. Most recently, Sling Away was updated on October 24, 2026 and Fun Merge on November 3, 2026.

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