# MERGE LAB vs Watermelon Maker 2048

The clearest difference is rating: MERGE LAB at 4.8 against Watermelon Maker 2048's 4.1. MERGE LAB also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MERGE LAB sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Watermelon Maker 2048 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MERGE LAB holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of MERGE LAB's written reviews are positive against 67% of Watermelon Maker 2048's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MERGE LAB | Watermelon Maker 2048 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-lab/id1598498884/reviews)** | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watermelon-maker-2048-egg/id6479474537/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **72.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 202 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [3F Factory Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162528862) | [MOBIRIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/349276666) |

## What reviewers say

### MERGE LAB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-lab/id1598498884)

Embark on a mission to rebuild a laboratory by crafting and merging items. Complete quests from the basement to the event floor, and help neighbors to progress. Enjoy a fun and engaging experience as you invent and upgrade.

**Highlights:** Craft and merge items, Level up by merging, Complete missions, Help neighbors, Rebuild the laboratory, Free items from store

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jewel Product 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Product 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| start pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Marie Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Friendship pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Jewel Product 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gold Product 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Production item pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Rich pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Jewel Product 3 | $23.99 | one-time |


### Watermelon Maker 2048

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watermelon-maker-2048-egg/id6479474537)

Merge cute dinosaur eggs to create a giant dinosaur in this simple, enjoyable puzzle game. Collect various skins and compete in weekly rankings. Playable offline with one hand, it's perfect for on-the-go fun.

**Highlights:** Merge dinosaur eggs to create larger dinosaurs, Collect various skins at different levels, Playable with one hand, Offline play supported, Weekly global rankings, Tablet support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ruby 300 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ruby 500 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ruby 1000 | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ruby 3300 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ruby 6000 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Ruby 13000 | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MERGE LAB free?

MERGE LAB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Watermelon Maker 2048 free?

Watermelon Maker 2048 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MERGE LAB or Watermelon Maker 2048?

MERGE LAB is rated higher. MERGE LAB averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Watermelon Maker 2048 averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do MERGE LAB or Watermelon Maker 2048 have ads?

Watermelon Maker 2048 shows ads; MERGE LAB does not.

### Which is updated more often, MERGE LAB or Watermelon Maker 2048?

MERGE LAB ships an update every 3 weeks, and Watermelon Maker 2048 every 3 weeks. Most recently, MERGE LAB was updated on November 3, 2026 and Watermelon Maker 2048 on November 4, 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.*