# Alien Blob io vs Merge & Roll

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Merge & Roll at none against Alien Blob io's 1. Merge & Roll also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Alien Blob io's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 2). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alien Blob io sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Merge & Roll asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Alien Blob io against 4.5 for Merge & Roll. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alien Blob io has 2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Alien Blob io ships an update every 2 months, Merge & Roll every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien Blob io | Merge & Roll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-blob-io/id1609254754/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-and-roll/id6760873326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 247 MB | 344 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PAMPAM, TOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435908728) | [Xiamen Luguang Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683239323) |

## What reviewers say

### Alien Blob io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-blob-io/id1609254754)

Engage in a thrilling multiplayer game where you control a blob, consuming smaller entities to grow larger. Outsmart and outmaneuver real players to become the biggest blob in the universe. Enjoy vibrant visuals and straightforward controls in this action-packed experience.

**Highlights:** Eat smaller blobs to grow, Compete against real players, Unlock rewards, Cool graphics and skins, Easy controls, Fun gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| no ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game
- 👍 Amazing
- 👍 Good game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Annoying troll ability
- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Trolls that shoot from far away

**Reported bugs**

- Ads shown even after clicking 'no thanks'
- Trolls that are too big and charge at players

**Requested features**

- Add hats
- Bigger map
- Remove troll ability


### Merge & Roll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-and-roll/id6760873326)

Control a rolling ball to grow by colliding with number balls. Devour smaller balls while avoiding larger opponents. Simple controls make it easy to learn and compete to be the last one rolling.

**Highlights:** Roll and grow your ball, Collide with number balls, Devour smaller balls, Avoid larger opponents, Simple one-touch controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alien Blob io free?

Alien Blob io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Merge & Roll free?

Merge & Roll is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Alien Blob io or Merge & Roll?

Merge & Roll is rated higher. Alien Blob io averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Merge & Roll averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Alien Blob io or Merge & Roll have ads?

Both Alien Blob io and Merge & Roll show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alien Blob io or Merge & Roll?

Alien Blob io ships an update every 2 months, and Merge & Roll every 3 weeks. Most recently, Alien Blob io was updated on November 3, 2026 and Merge & Roll on October 31, 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.*