# Lucky POP! vs Double Number Merging

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lucky POP! at every 2 weeks against Double Number Merging's every 3 months. Lucky POP! also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Double Number Merging's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (743 vs 68). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lucky POP! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Double Number Merging sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Double Number Merging holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Double Number Merging has 743 ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Lucky POP!'s written reviews are positive against 8% of Double Number Merging's.

Lucky POP! ships an update every 2 weeks, Double Number Merging every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lucky POP! | Double Number Merging |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lucky-pop/id1663161216/reviews) | **[3.9 (743 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-number-merging/id6736434801/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 68 | **743** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **7.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 250 MB | 290 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cashock Technology Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1597226400) | [puzzle studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562662220) |

## What reviewers say

### Lucky POP!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lucky-pop/id1663161216)

Tap three or more balls of the same color to clear them and earn points. Complete levels to receive special rewards and enjoy a fun, engaging experience. Play offline anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Tap same-colored balls to clear, Score higher with more balls, Complete levels for rewards, Connect more balls for effects, Offline play available, Simple yet fun rules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### Double Number Merging

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-number-merging/id6736434801)

Engage your mind with a classic number-themed puzzle game. Strategically merge falling number blocks to clear space and achieve higher scores. Enjoy a fun and challenging experience anywhere, anytime, with features like daily bonuses and progress saving.

**Highlights:** Number block merging, Brain exercise, Multiple levels, Daily bonuses, Auto-save progress, Smash unwanted blocks

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Hammers | $1.49 | one-time |
| 10 Switches | $1.49 | one-time |
| 3000 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4400 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 9200 Diamonds | $7.99 | one-time |
| 18100 Diamonds | $14.99 | one-time |
| 26000 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Fun game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Excessive ads that cover the screen
- 🐛 Ads that won't close or minimize
- 🚫 Ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🚫 Ads that prevent playing the game

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased items not received
- Freezing and crashing issues

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads for a fee
- Reduce frequency of ads during gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lucky POP! free?

Lucky POP! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Double Number Merging free?

Double Number Merging is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lucky POP! or Double Number Merging?

Double Number Merging is rated higher. Lucky POP! averages 3.6 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Double Number Merging averages 3.9 from 743 ratings.

### Do Lucky POP! or Double Number Merging have ads?

Both Lucky POP! and Double Number Merging show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lucky POP! or Double Number Merging?

Lucky POP! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Double Number Merging every 3 months. Most recently, Lucky POP! was updated on October 7, 2026 and Double Number Merging on October 14, 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.*