# DOODLE SQUARES vs Merge Fields!

The clearest difference is rating: Merge Fields! at 4.9 against DOODLE SQUARES's 3.9. Merge Fields! also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). DOODLE SQUARES's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (86% vs 58%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DOODLE SQUARES sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Merge Fields! sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Merge Fields! holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DOODLE SQUARES has 477 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of DOODLE SQUARES's written reviews are positive against 58% of Merge Fields!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DOODLE SQUARES ships an update every 2 months, Merge Fields! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DOODLE SQUARES | Merge Fields! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (477 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-squares/id384827186/reviews) | **[4.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-fields/id1488320386/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **477** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 58.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MobX GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464663882) | [Happy Games GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488320385) |

## What reviewers say

### DOODLE SQUARES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-squares/id384827186)

Navigate a world of hazards, collecting green squares and fruits for score boosts and power-ups. Unlock new themes as you play and compete for the top spot on the leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Score collection, Hazard avoidance, Fruit power-ups, Theme unlocking, Leaderboard competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boogers Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all themes! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jewels Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aqua Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive and engaging
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics
- 🕹️ Challenging and rewarding
- ⏱️ Quick and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔊 Repetitive or annoying music
- 📱 Difficulty seeing the game due to finger placement
- 💰 Paid themes/content seen as unnecessary
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with iOS 5
- Crashes on startup for some users

**Requested features**

- New game modes or themes
- Achievements or leaderboards
- Option to disable music while keeping sound effects
- Improved performance on older devices


### Merge Fields!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-fields/id1488320386)

Embark on a new country life by merging and growing crops on your farm. Solve puzzles to discover new produce, expand your land, and uncover farm secrets with new friends. Enjoy a relaxing and engaging puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Merge dozens of fruits and vegetables, Discover new crops and hidden treasures, Hundreds of unique puzzle challenges, Uncover decade-old farm secrets, Expand and harvest your farm

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack XS | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack XS | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack S | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bundle S | $6.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack M | $9.99 | one-time |
| Golden Ticket | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle M | $14.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack L | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bundle L | $29.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack XL | $39.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack XXL | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DOODLE SQUARES free?

DOODLE SQUARES is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Merge Fields! free?

Merge Fields! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DOODLE SQUARES or Merge Fields!?

Merge Fields! is rated higher. DOODLE SQUARES averages 3.9 out of 5 from 477 ratings, while Merge Fields! averages 4.9 from 30 ratings.

### Do DOODLE SQUARES or Merge Fields! have ads?

Merge Fields! shows ads; DOODLE SQUARES does not.

### Which is updated more often, DOODLE SQUARES or Merge Fields!?

DOODLE SQUARES ships an update every 2 months, and Merge Fields! every 2 weeks. Most recently, DOODLE SQUARES was updated on October 21, 2026 and Merge Fields! on October 25, 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.*