# Break the cable vs Bounce Merge

The clearest difference is ads: Break the cable at none against Bounce Merge's shown. Break the cable also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Bounce Merge's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (41% vs 15%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Break the cable sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bounce Merge sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bounce Merge holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bounce Merge has 62K ratings behind it against 109, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Break the cable's written reviews are positive against 41% of Bounce Merge's.

Break the cable ships an update every 2 days, Bounce Merge every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Break the cable | Bounce Merge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/break-the-cable/id1508367394/reviews) | **[4.7 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bounce-merge/id1582608854/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 109 | **62K** |
| Positive reviews | 15.0% of reviews | **40.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#147** |
| Size | 173 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [CASUAL NINE SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177533487) | [Geisha Tokyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304321146) |

## What reviewers say

### Break the cable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/break-the-cable/id1508367394)

Engage in a satisfying puzzle experience by tapping and dragging objects to strategically break cables. Progress through increasingly challenging levels, unlocking new mechanics and ranks. Test your puzzle-solving skills to conquer every stage.

**Highlights:** Tap and drag object manipulation, Cable breaking puzzles, Increasing difficulty levels, Unlockable mechanics and ranks, Addictive gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Bounce Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bounce-merge/id1582608854)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

A hypnotic puzzle game where you aim and shoot balls to destroy obstacles. Merge balls with the same number to make them more powerful and prevent obstacles from reaching the top. Enjoy satisfying ASMR puzzle action.

**Highlights:** Drag to aim, release to shoot, Destroy obstacles, Merge balls with same numbers, Prevent obstacles from reaching the top, Hypnotic ASMR experience

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skip-it x6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Ball (discount) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it x20 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack (discount) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Ball | $6.99 | one-time |
| RELAX PACK | $7.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it x100 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited reward ad skips | $29.99 | one-time |
| NO MORE ADS PACK | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying vibrations and visuals
- 🕹️ Exactly like the ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Insane and excessive ads
- 🤯 Ads even when you decline them
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Game freezes and drains battery
- 🤖 Unresponsive and glitchy controls

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress after crashes
- Rearrange feature doesn't work as expected
- Balls and blocks not saving correctly
- Freezing and crashing issues

**Requested features**

- Option to purchase ad-free version
- Ability to rearrange balls without bugs
- Improved score tracking and display
- More levels or difficulty modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Break the cable free?

Break the cable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bounce Merge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Break the cable or Bounce Merge?

Bounce Merge is rated higher. Break the cable averages 4.3 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Bounce Merge averages 4.7 from 62K ratings.

### Do Break the cable or Bounce Merge have ads?

Bounce Merge shows ads; Break the cable does not.

### Which is updated more often, Break the cable or Bounce Merge?

Break the cable ships an update every 2 days, and Bounce Merge every 6 weeks. Most recently, Break the cable was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bounce Merge on October 28, 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.*