# Merge vs Rolling Sky Ballz

The clearest difference is rating: Rolling Sky Ballz at 4.4 against Merge's 2.3. Rolling Sky Ballz also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (74 vs 3). Merge's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Rolling Sky Ballz holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rolling Sky Ballz has 74 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Merge's written reviews are positive against 50% of Rolling Sky Ballz's.

Merge ships an update every 20 months, Rolling Sky Ballz every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Merge | Rolling Sky Ballz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge/id525960461/reviews) | **[4.4 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolling-sky-ballz/id1317518650/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **74** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 37 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Funiza](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078093806) | [广杰 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059287118) |

## What reviewers say

### Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge/id525960461)

Engage in a time-sensitive challenge to clear digital mess and defeat viruses. Navigate through numerous levels, utilizing funny music and graphics to aid your mission.

**Highlights:** 72 levels, 12 bonus levels, Game Center support, Global leaderboard, Facebook leaderboard, Funny music and graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and appealing graphics
- ⏱️ Easy to learn mechanics
- 🎯 Challenging level progression
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes throughout gameplay
- 📱 Crashes on specific levels (especially level 2-3)
- 🔄 Crashes after completing levels
- 📊 Unpredictable virus/enemy movement
- 🎮 Imprecise controls and physics

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on level launch
- App crashes after completing levels
- App crashes during level transitions
- App crashes after intro comic
- Force closes on specific levels (2, 3, 13)

**Requested features**

- Fix crashing issues across all levels
- Improve game stability and performance
- Better control precision for blob selection
- Delay bomb introduction to higher levels
- Improve physics consistency


### Rolling Sky Ballz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolling-sky-ballz/id1317518650)

Control a rolling ball to navigate through a series of blocks. Collect green balls and hit number blocks to score points while avoiding obstacles. Test your reflexes and see how many blocks you can break.

**Highlights:** Swipe to roll the ball, Tap to make the ball bounce, Collect green balls, Hit number blocks, Avoid obstacles

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merge free?

Merge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Rolling Sky Ballz free?

Rolling Sky Ballz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Merge or Rolling Sky Ballz?

Rolling Sky Ballz is rated higher. Merge averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Rolling Sky Ballz averages 4.4 from 74 ratings.

### Do Merge or Rolling Sky Ballz have ads?

Rolling Sky Ballz shows ads; Merge does not.

### Which is updated more often, Merge or Rolling Sky Ballz?

Merge ships an update every 20 months, and Rolling Sky Ballz every 2 months. Most recently, Merge was updated on June 9, 2026 and Rolling Sky Ballz on September 21, 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.*