Merelles vs Daadi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Merelles
Experience a timeless strategy game on your mobile device. Play against AI or a friend with multiple game variations and difficulty levels. Enjoy animated graphics, sound effects, and customizable themes.
- One or two player mode
- Multiple game variations (4, 6, 9, 12 men)
- 3 difficulty levels
- Animated graphics and effects
- Hi-resolution graphics
- Sound effects
- Auto-save game
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Merelles is a classic strategy game that has been played in various forms for two thousand years. Now this classic game is brought up to date so that you can play it on your iPhone / iPod Touch, either against the computer or against another person. Features: - One or two player mode - 4, 6, 9 and 12 men versions of the game - 3 levels of difficulty per game - Cool animated graphics and effects - Hi-resolution graphics for the iPhone 4 retina display - Sound effects - 'Stones on wood' and 'floating in space' themes - Undo / redo - Scoreboard - Auto-save game in progress - Can listen to your iPod whilst playing The 4 men game is also known as 4 Men's Morris and Achi. The 6 men game is also known as 6 Men's Morris and was popular during the middle ages in England, France and Italy. The 9 men game is also known as 9 Men's Morris, Mills and Merrills, and is arguably the most popular version. It emerged from the Roman Empire and peaked in popularity in medieval England. It is still played by many today. The 12 men game is also known as 12 Men's Morris and Morabaraba and has been played for thousands of years across Africa. It is still very popular. This is the most challenging version of the game. Merelles is featured on mrbass.org best iPhone games list http://mrbass.org/iphone/bestgames/
Daadi
Experience a classic strategy board game reimagined for mobile. Enjoy beautiful design, smooth gameplay, and both local and online multiplayer modes. Outthink your opponent by strategically placing and moving pieces to form three in a row and capture their pieces.
- Local multiplayer
- Online multiplayer
- Quick match
- Beautiful design
- Simple rules, deep strategy
- No ads
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Play the timeless strategy classic — beautifully reimagined. Daadi (also known as Nine Men’s Morris) is a traditional board game enjoyed across generations. Now, experience it on iPhone with clean design, smooth gameplay, and both local and online multiplayer. Sharpen Your Strategy Place your pieces, form a Daadi (three in a row), and remove your opponent’s pieces. Once all pieces are placed, move strategically and block your opponent from forming new Daddies. Outthink your opponent to win! Features • Local Multiplayer – Play with a friend on the same device. • Online Play – Invite friends, use SharePlay, or find players online. • Quick Match – Automatically match with a random opponent. • Beautiful Design – Hand-crafted board, warm traditional textures, and smooth animations. • Simple Rules, Deep Strategy – Easy to learn, difficult to master. • No Ads. No Distractions. Just pure gameplay. No information is collected, saved or used otherwise. Perfect for all players Whether you’re new to Daadi or grew up playing it, the game offers a relaxing yet strategic experience perfect for short sessions or extended matches. Bring back the nostalgia of classic board games — now in your pocket.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Daadi at 5.0 against Merelles's 2.0. Daadi also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months). Merelles's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Daadi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Merelles ships an update every 5 months, Daadi every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Merelles | Daadi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kiss The Machine | Mithra Singam |
Customer experience
Merelles
Daadi
In-app purchases
Merelles
No in-app purchases
Daadi
No in-app purchases









