Comparison

Merge vs Chess Vision Rush

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

Head to head
About

Merge

This game combines classic chess strategy with simple puzzle mechanics. Swipe to merge same-colored pieces, aiming to leave only a King on the board. Be mindful of board space to avoid filling it up.

Highlights
  • Chess strategy
  • Puzzle mechanics
  • Swipe to merge pieces
  • Merge same-colored pieces
  • Goal: leave only a King
  • Avoid filling the board
Features
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Merge-Chess is a brand new approach to Chess! Blending the strategy of the ancient game of Chess with simple puzzle game mechanics. Simply swipe to shift the board pieces in any direction. Same pieces of opposite colours that touch will be merged. Keep merging to take more and more pieces until you are finally left with a King to win the game. But be careful not to fill your board up!

About

Chess Vision Rush

Features
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"Chess Vision Rush" is daily training for developing the tactical intuition that separates good players from great ones. Training your brain to instantly recognize patterns on the board. These are NOT tactical puzzles, but visualization exercises to coach you into better board awareness. Three Intense Training Modes Find the Checks and Captures: Quickly scan the board and identify every possible check and capture. This is the foundation of tactical awareness. Knight Path Navigation: Master the tricky movement of the knight. Chart the fastest path for your knight to reach its target square, avoiding attacked squares along the way. Spot the Unprotected Pieces: Develop an eye for hanging pieces. Quickly identify which pieces are vulnerable to attack, a crucial skill for both offense and defense. Rush Style Gameplay Every mode in "Chess Vision Rush" is designed to push your limits. You'll face increasingly difficult puzzles, with an oppressive time limit. Very few people can beat this game. The pressure is on, and only the sharpest minds will survive. Track Your Progress Strive for perfection and track your improvement. High scores are saved for every mode, giving you a clear benchmark to beat. Can you conquer the rush and finish all the puzzles? Download "Chess Vision Rush" today and start seeing the board like a master!

Screenshots

Merge4 screens
Chess Vision Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Merge at every 3 days against Chess Vision Rush's weekly. Merge also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Merge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Chess Vision Rush sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Merge ships an update every 3 days, Chess Vision Rush weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Merge versus Chess Vision Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMergeChess Vision Rush
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB114 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAmmonite Design Studios LtdGrouper Games LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Merge

One-time1
  • No Ads$1.99
1 purchases

Chess Vision Rush

One-time1
  • Full Version$1.99

Questions

Is Merge free?
Merge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chess Vision Rush free?
Chess Vision Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Merge or Chess Vision Rush have ads?
Both Merge and Chess Vision Rush show ads.
Which is updated more often, Merge or Chess Vision Rush?
Merge ships an update every 3 days, and Chess Vision Rush weekly. Most recently, Merge was updated on October 19, 2026 and Chess Vision Rush on October 6, 2026.

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