Lollipops vs Mirror Merge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lollipops
Match three or more colorful lollipops by sliding and nudging them to clear them from the candy machine. This addictive puzzle game offers multiple modes for endless fun and challenges.
- Match three or more lollipops
- Slide and nudge mechanics
- Classic, Zen, and Insane modes
- Four sets of lollipops
- Game Center score comparison
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Slide and nudge lollipops to match three or more and send them away from the candy machine. Once you start popping lollipops, you will be addicted to it and never get bored! THREE MODES OF PLAY Go for high scores in Classic, or slide lollipops in Zen for unlimited play. Challenge yourself in Insane to see how far you can go. FOUR SETS OF LOLLIPOPS 4 sets of lollipops for you to choose from with different requirements. SIMPLE INSTRUCTION A brief introduction will be shown at the first time when you launch the game. GAME CENTER SUPPORT Store your records and compare your scores with others all over the world in Game Center.
Mirror Merge
A strategic block puzzle game focused on symmetry and planning. Place and merge tiles on a mirrored board, where moves on one side affect the other. Enjoy a minimalist design with smooth animations, perfect for both quick sessions and extended play.
- Unique mirror-based merging
- Minimalist design
- Easy to learn, challenging to master
- Offline play
- Designed for short or long sessions
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Mirror Merge is a clean, strategic puzzle game built around symmetry, planning, and satisfying chain reactions. Place and merge tiles on a mirrored board where every move matters. Tiles interact across a central axis, forcing you to think ahead and balance both sides at once. Simple mechanics make it easy to pick up, while deeper strategies reward careful planning. Features • Unique mirror-based merging mechanics • Minimalist design with smooth animations • Easy to learn, challenging to master gameplay • Offline play — no internet required • Designed for short sessions or long puzzle runs Whether you’re chasing high scores or just enjoying the calm rhythm of merging tiles, Mirror Merge offers a fresh twist on classic puzzle gameplay. Can you keep the board balanced?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mirror Merge at every 6 days against Lollipops's every 2 months. Mirror Merge also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Lollipops's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Mirror Merge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lollipops has 3.9K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Lollipops's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mirror Merge's.
Lollipops ships an update every 2 months, Mirror Merge every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lollipops | Mirror Merge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (3.9K ratings) | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 87.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.9K — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Balloon Island Limited | Hayden Hays |
Customer experience
Lollipops
Mirror Merge
Bugs and requests
Lollipops
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game restarts from level 1 after crashes
- Ads cover up gameplay elements
- Compatibility issues on newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- More level variety
- Ability to retry failed levels
- Retain progress and high scores
- Customize candy colors
Mirror Merge
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Lollipops
No in-app purchases
Mirror Merge
No in-app purchases
