# Bounce Merge vs Planet Evolution

Bounce Merge and Planet Evolution both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Planet Evolution's written reviews are positive against 41% of Bounce Merge's. Bounce Merge's advantage is chart position (#103 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bounce Merge sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Planet Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Planet Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63K and 30K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Bounce Merge's written reviews are positive against 78% of Planet Evolution's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bounce Merge | Planet Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bounce-merge/id1582608854/reviews) | **[4.8 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-evolution-idle-clicker/id1617534373/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63K** | 30K |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | **78.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | — |
| Size | 292 MB | 303 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Geisha Tokyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304321146) | [Leek & Ribs Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688600261) |

## What reviewers say

### Bounce Merge

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

**Currently charting:** #103 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skip-it x6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Ball (discount) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it x20 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack (discount) | $4.99 | one-time |
| RELAX PACK | $7.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it x100 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | 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


### Planet Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-evolution-idle-clicker/id1617534373)

Tap to create and grow your own planets, collecting resources and discovering new objects. Upgrade your worlds, use boosters for faster growth, and return to find resources gathered while you were away. Compete on the online leaderboard or play at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Tap to collect coins and objects, Discover and build new worlds, Buy upgrades and boosters, Offline resource collection, Online leaderboard, Prestige system

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black Holes S | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Tickets S | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Tickets M | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad Tickets L | $2.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes M | $4.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes L | $9.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes XL | $19.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes XXL | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing and fun
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 🌟 Interesting concept
- 💰 Good offline earnings
- 🌍 Satisfying planet creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔒 Locked progression behind paywall
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Slow progression
- 📊 Leaderboard concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Prestige system issues
- Inconsistent ad rewards
- Disappearing offline earnings
- Forced tab switching during upgrades

**Requested features**

- Add more worlds/planets
- Implement bulk upgrade options
- Improve leaderboard functionality
- Introduce more gameplay variety
- Optimize performance on older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bounce Merge free?

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

### Is Planet Evolution free?

Planet Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bounce Merge or Planet Evolution?

Planet Evolution is rated higher. Bounce Merge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 63K ratings, while Planet Evolution averages 4.8 from 30K ratings.

### Do Bounce Merge or Planet Evolution have ads?

Both Bounce Merge and Planet Evolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bounce Merge or Planet Evolution?

Bounce Merge ships an update every 6 weeks, and Planet Evolution every 6 weeks. Most recently, Bounce Merge was updated on November 9, 2026 and Planet Evolution on November 9, 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.*