Comparison

Not It vs Cosmic Merge

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Not It

This app offers a fun, digital way to make random decisions, eliminating the need for traditional methods like drawing straws. It's perfect for deciding who has to do a chore or buy a round of drinks among friends.

Highlights
  • Digital decision-making game
  • Multiplayer support (up to 5 players)
  • Guaranteed random results
  • Retro '80s arcade design
  • Unbiased selection experience
Features
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Are you fed up with drawing straws? Do you always regret your choice in Heads or Tails? Try Not It, the digital decision-making game with the final say. Play Not It at the office to decide who’s going on today’s coffee run, or at the bar to determine who’s buying the first round of shots! Simply open the app, have all involved parties place a finger on the screen, and watch as Not It randomly chooses who’s It. Featuring: • Fun, throwback-inspired design - Not It features '80s arcade–themed visuals with some totally retro vibes, dude. • Multiplayer support - Up to five can play, but only one can win (or lose, depending on how you look at it). • Guaranteed 100% random results - Developed after years of painstaking research, Not It uses a super complicated, top-secret algorithm to ensure that all players are equally vulnerable in being selected. • Put your fate into Not It’s nonexistent hands for an innovative and utterly unbiased selection experience that will leave you and your friends saying “Ok, I guess that’s fair."

About

Cosmic Merge

Drop and merge celestial objects like stars and planets to create new ones and achieve high scores. Plan your moves strategically to avoid crossing the Line of Death and maximize your points. This game offers simple yet challenging gameplay perfect for quick breaks or extended play sessions.

Highlights
  • Drop and merge cosmic objects
  • Strategic object placement
  • High score system
  • Avoid the Line of Death
  • Quick to learn gameplay
  • Challenging to master
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Hey there, space ranger! Ready for a cosmic adventure that's out of this world? Get your space gloves on and jump into "Cosmic Merge," the game where stars, planets, and meteoroids aren't just celestial objects – they're your ticket to an epic high score! What's the Deal? It's simple: drop cosmic objects and merge them to create even cooler space stuff! You'll see what's coming next, so plan ahead and get ready for some stellar matching. Think Tetris, but with a spacey twist. Merging Madness! Score big by combining objects like a cosmic pro. Pull off awesome combos with smart drops and watch your score skyrocket. Just keep an eye on that pesky Line of Death – cross it, and it's game over, astronaut! For Everyone Who Loves a Bit of Space: Whether you're a casual gamer or just love anything to do with outer space, this game's for you. Quick to learn but challenging to master, "Cosmic Merge" is perfect for filling those little breaks in your day or for those long sessions where you just can't put your phone down. Cool Stuff to Know: Super easy gameplay with a hint of brainy strategy. Get clever with your merges and watch your points blast off! Play Your Way: Totally free to play, but if you're ever in a space jam, watch a quick ad to keep your game going. It's like having a cosmic lifeline! Join the Space Party: Download "Cosmic Merge" and start your space adventure today. Merge, strategize, and have a blast in the cosmos. Ready to conquer the universe, one merge at a time?

Screenshots

Not It3 screens
Cosmic Merge3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Not It at none against Cosmic Merge's shown. Not It also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Cosmic Merge's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 37 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Not It holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Not It ships an update every 37 months, Cosmic Merge every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Not It versus Cosmic Merge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNot ItCosmic Merge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12 ratings) — better4.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFueledAnton Borries

Customer experience

Not It

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cosmic Merge

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Not It

No in-app purchases

None

Cosmic Merge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Not It free?
Not It is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cosmic Merge free?
Cosmic Merge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Not It or Cosmic Merge?
Not It is rated higher. Not It averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Cosmic Merge averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Not It or Cosmic Merge have ads?
Cosmic Merge shows ads; Not It does not.
Which is updated more often, Not It or Cosmic Merge?
Not It ships an update every 37 months, and Cosmic Merge every 5 months. Most recently, Not It was updated on October 23, 2026 and Cosmic Merge on October 7, 2026.

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