Comparison

Bloom vs Drop & Merge

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

Head to head
About

Bloom

Tap to reveal vibrant 3D pixel art illustrations by making cubes appear. This game offers a unique and calming experience with numerous levels and beautifully crafted artwork. It's designed to be addictive and optimized for all screen sizes.

Highlights
  • Calming gameplay
  • Numerous levels
  • Handmade 3D illustrations
  • Addictive experience
  • Screen optimization
Features
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Tap to make the cubes appear and form beautiful 3D pixel illustrations. Enjoy Bloom! Features: - Unique calming gameplay - Lots of levels - Beautiful handmade 3d illustrations - Dangerously addictive - Optimization for all screens

About

Drop & Merge

Features
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Drop & Merge: Evolution brings a fresh and satisfying take on classic merge puzzle gameplay. Drop items onto the board, combine matching pieces, and evolve them into new and exciting forms. Each merge unlocks a higher level, pushing you to plan smarter moves and discover what comes next. Designed for both quick play sessions and long relaxing runs, the game blends simple controls with deep progression. Whether you want a calm experience or a strategic challenge, this merge evolution puzzle adapts to your playstyle. Key Features Simple drop and merge mechanics Smooth evolution-based progression Relaxing yet strategic puzzle gameplay Clean visuals designed for long play sessions Offline play anytime, anywhere Endless merging fun with increasing challenge If you enjoy merge games, evolution puzzles, or relaxing casual gameplay, Drop & Merge: Evolution delivers a rewarding experience that keeps you coming back for one more merge. Download now and start dropping, merging, and evolving your way to the top.

Screenshots

Bloom4 screens
Drop & Merge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drop & Merge at none against Bloom's 1. Drop & Merge also leads on ads (none vs shown). Bloom's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price 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. Bloom sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Drop & Merge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bloom ships an update daily, Drop & Merge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bloom versus Drop & Merge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBloomDrop & Merge
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPopa RaduAbdur Rafay

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bloom

One-time1
  • No Ads$0.99
None

Drop & Merge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bloom free?
Bloom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drop & Merge free?
Drop & Merge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bloom or Drop & Merge have ads?
Bloom shows ads; Drop & Merge does not.
Which is updated more often, Bloom or Drop & Merge?
Bloom ships an update daily, and Drop & Merge every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bloom was updated on November 3, 2026 and Drop & Merge on October 30, 2026.

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