Comparison

Drop Block 3D vs Merge Brain

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

Head to head
About

Drop Block 3D

Engage your brain with this addictive number block merge puzzle. Tap, drop, and combine blocks with matching numbers to reach 2048 and beyond. Enjoy a gradually increasing challenge with fun physics and a minimalistic design.

Highlights
  • Tap, drop, and merge blocks
  • Reach 2048 and higher numbers
  • Hammer tool to remove blocks
  • Auto-saving system
  • No time limits
  • Global leaderboards
  • 3D physics
Features
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"Are you looking for an addictive number block merge game? Drop Block 3D will help you train and entertain your brain. Believe us, it is much harder to reach 2048 than drop the number. Tap, drop, and merge x2 block up to 2048 and more. The challenge increases gradually with large numbered blocks. e.g 1024-> 2048-> 4096 and so on till infinity so that you will not get bored easily for sure. HOW TO PLAY: - Drop and hit the block with the same number - Try to merge to 2048 and bigger number - You can remove blocks by using hammer! - Pause if you need to leave, and continue anytime with the auto-saving system. FEATURES: - Free to play - No time limits - Game will let you know the next block - Show global ranking and high score on leader board - Minimalistic & modern graphic design - Enjoy with your friend & family - Block 3D with crazy fun physics Not like other 2048 games, it is a new type of brain training puzzle which entrain you for hours and relieve the stress with more fun. If you have good ideas about Drop Block 3D, please send us your suggestions and feedback on the game!"

About

Merge Brain

A minimalist puzzle game where you link blocks with the same numbers to create higher numbers. Sharpen your mind and concentration with increasingly challenging levels, aiming for the highest score.

Highlights
  • Link same numbered blocks
  • Create higher number blocks
  • Minimalist and modern design
  • Simple controls, challenging gameplay
  • Automatic data save
  • World ranking
  • Infinite time
Features
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Merge Brain : 2248 Link 2048 Puzzle game, with Minimalistic & Modern designed Blocks and Number in the Game, which lets you think out of the box with all creativity that you have and sharpen your mind with numbers. If you hate numbers or math, or you are thinking games with numbers are not fun, come and try this game and you will change your mind! The objective of the is to drag and link the blocks with the same numbers into the higher numbers consecutively with the multiply of the first number of block that you choose. There will be more and more challenges as the numbers go higher e.g. 1024 - 2048 - 4K - 8K - 16K - 32K and to infinity and beyond. I promise you, once you tried it you will not be able to stop playing this puzzle game. You get to enjoy playing this new top rank puzzle game for free while also improving your brain power, concentration, working details all at the same time without any stress. HOW TO PLAY - Slide the same blocks and with numbers in any of the eight directions (up, down, left, right or diagonally) to merge them. - Link the blocks to higher numbers when you merge multiple same numbers together that sums up to the next numbers. - Link it all and merge all the numbers to get the highest score possible to be the one on top! Special Features - Minimalist & Modern game design. - Simple but satisfying controls. - Easy gameplay but hard to master. - Don't worry losing the data, Automatic Data Save. - World Ranking - Infinite time Best game to play wherever, whenever, anytime you want with your own pace because this game is just for you! The more you play, the more addicted you will get to this game! This game is available in '한국어', 'Indonesian', 'Bahasa malay', 'English', '日本語', '中文简体', '中文繁體', 'Deutsch', 'français', 'Español', 'ไทย', 'Русский', 'Arabic', 'Portuguese', 'Turkish', 'Italian'. Official site: http://superbox.kr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/superbox01 Email: help@superbox.kr

Screenshots

Drop Block 3D4 screens
Merge Brain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Drop Block 3D at 5.6K against Merge Brain's 185. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Drop Block 3D sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Merge Brain sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Drop Block 3D against 4.7 for Merge Brain. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drop Block 3D has 5.6K ratings behind it against 185, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Drop Block 3D's written reviews are positive against 54% of Merge Brain's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Drop Block 3D versus Merge Brain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrop Block 3DMerge Brain
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.6K ratings) — better4.7 (185 ratings)
Positive reviews56.4% of reviews — better54.2% of reviews
Number of ratings5.6K — better185
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB278 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLIHUHU PTE. LTD.SUPERBOX. Inc

Customer experience

Drop Block 3D

All ratings5,615 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive56.4%
Neutral14.1%
Negative29.5%

Merge Brain

All ratings183 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral12.5%
Negative33.3%

User reviews

Drop Block 3D

From 5.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and captivating gameplay
  • 👍 Relaxing and challenging experience
  • 🚀 Minimal ads compared to similar games

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 🔒 Unresponsive customer support
  • 🔒 In-app purchases not working as expected

Merge Brain

From 185 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
  • ✅ No Wi-Fi required
  • 👍 Good amount of ads (for some)
  • 💡 Suggestion for higher number tiles (2048, 4096, 8192)
  • 🚀 Reached high scores (Septillion, Undecillion)

Room to improve

  • ⏰ Stingy 24-hour reward timer
  • 🐛 Game freezes after update
  • 🐛 Game freezes during long play sessions
  • 🐛 Game lagging
  • 🐛 Paid movements reversed overnight

Bugs and requests

Drop Block 3D

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game resets progress after crashes
  • Ads causing black screen and freezing
  • Inability to restore in-app purchases

Requested features

3 requests
  • Clearer progression and scoring system
  • Option to disable ads or purchase ad-free version
  • Improved game stability and performance

Merge Brain

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Game gets stuck and screen freezes for a minute or two after recent update
  • Game freezes every time playing for long periods
  • Game keeps lagging
  • Paid Movements reversed overnight
  • Ad pops up and cannot be closed, requiring game exit
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  • Game doesn't recognize available moves, forcing diamond use
  • Screen was red on first launch
  • One number stack is alone, and another hasn't come in a long time

Requested features

6 requests
  • Update reward timer to standard daily reset
  • Add Infinity tile
  • Make game more fun with updates
  • Change 2K, 4K, 8K to 2048, 4096, 8192
  • Add an end goal or finish line to the game
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  • Improve ad experience

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Drop Block 3D

One-time11
  • Special Pack$0.99
  • 600 Coins$1.99
  • Novice Bundle$1.99
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  • Piggy Bank$2.99
  • 1600 Coins$4.99
  • 1500 Coins$4.99
  • Remove Ads$6.99
  • Master Bundle$6.99
  • Match Pass$9.99
  • Super Bundle$12.99
  • Mega Bunlde$24.99
9 purchases

Merge Brain

One-time9
  • Diamond 1000$0.99
  • Diamond 2500$2.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
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  • Diamond 6000$4.99
  • Diamond Piggy Bank$4.99
  • Diamond 13000$9.99
  • Diamond 35000$29.99
  • Diamond 60000$49.99
  • Diamond 100000$99.99

Questions

Is Drop Block 3D free?
Drop Block 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Merge Brain free?
Merge Brain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Drop Block 3D or Merge Brain?
Drop Block 3D is rated higher. Drop Block 3D averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Merge Brain averages 4.7 from 185 ratings.
Do Drop Block 3D or Merge Brain have ads?
Both Drop Block 3D and Merge Brain show ads.
Which is updated more often, Drop Block 3D or Merge Brain?
Drop Block 3D ships an update every 6 weeks, and Merge Brain every 6 weeks. Most recently, Drop Block 3D was updated on October 27, 2026 and Merge Brain on October 24, 2026.

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