# Mergetin vs BALL x PIT

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mergetin at none against BALL x PIT's 2. Mergetin also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). BALL x PIT's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BALL x PIT sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Mergetin asks for nothing beyond the download.

BALL x PIT holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BALL x PIT has 4.3K ratings behind it against 145, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Mergetin's written reviews are positive against 70% of BALL x PIT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mergetin ships an update every 7 months, BALL x PIT weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mergetin | BALL x PIT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mergetin/id1535622603/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-x-pit/id6738703497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 145 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 70.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#172** |
| Size | 52 MB | 457 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Michal Gorny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1406776060) | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) |

## What reviewers say

### Mergetin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mergetin/id1535622603)

Engaging puzzle game where players merge identical numbers to create higher values. Strategically clear space for falling numbers to avoid filling the board and ending the game. Utilize combos for higher scores and protective barriers.

**Highlights:** Match same numbers to merge, Create higher number values, Clear space for falling numbers, Utilize combos for extra score, Barrier to stop falling numbers, Addicting puzzle gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### BALL x PIT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ball-x-pit/id6738703497)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Engage in a brick-breaking, ball-fusing roguelite adventure. Battle enemies with ricocheting projectiles, gather resources, and build a new city. Recruit heroes and explore diverse realms in this fast-paced fantasy quest.

**Highlights:** Brick-breaking gameplay, Ball fusion system with 60+ randomized balls, Base building with 70+ unique structures, Hero recruitment and upgrades, Exploration of diverse realms, Roguelite progression

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $14.99 | one-time |
| Full game | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mergetin free?

Mergetin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BALL x PIT free?

BALL x PIT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mergetin or BALL x PIT?

BALL x PIT is rated higher. Mergetin averages 4.7 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while BALL x PIT averages 4.9 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Mergetin or BALL x PIT have ads?

Mergetin shows ads; BALL x PIT does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mergetin or BALL x PIT?

Mergetin ships an update every 7 months, and BALL x PIT weekly. Most recently, Mergetin was updated on November 3, 2026 and BALL x PIT on November 7, 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.*