Link and Merge vs Thread Blast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Link and Merge
A puzzle game where you merge matching blocks by dragging and dropping them across different links. The goal is to achieve the highest score and create the 2048 block.
- Drag and drop block mechanics
- Merge similar blocks
- Score collection
- 2048 block achievement
- Blockchain-themed gameplay
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How to Play: - Drag and drop the blocks between different blockchains/links. - Connect similar blocks to merge them. - Collect as many scores as possible and make the 2048 block.
Thread Blast
Collect ropes on a single thread to blast them. The goal is to blast as much thread as possible to achieve objectives. It's a free-to-play game with in-app purchases and ads.
- Rope collection mechanic
- Thread blasting gameplay
- Objective-based levels
- Addictive casual experience
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In Thread Blast, you aim to blast the ropes by collecting them on a single thread. Blast as much thread as possible to complete the objectives.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Link and Merge at none against Thread Blast's 6. Link and Merge also leads on ratings volume (43 vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Thread Blast's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, ads 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
Both are free to download. Thread Blast sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Link and Merge asks for nothing beyond the download.
Thread Blast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Link and Merge has 43 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
Link and Merge ships an update every 5 days, Thread Blast every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Link and Merge | Thread Blast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (43 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 176 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rocketship Studios LLP | Rollic Games |
Customer experience
Link and Merge
Thread Blast
In-app purchases
Link and Merge
No in-app purchases
Thread Blast
- Tiny Coin Pack$1.99
- Small Coin Pack$7.99
- Starter Pack Bundle$9.99
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- Medium Coin Pack$14.99
- Large Coin Pack$29.99
- Mega Coin Pack$49.99
Questions
Is Link and Merge free?
Is Thread Blast free?
Which has better reviews, Link and Merge or Thread Blast?
Do Link and Merge or Thread Blast have ads?
Which is updated more often, Link and Merge or Thread Blast?
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