Merge vs Drop & Merge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Merge
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.
- 72 levels
- 12 bonus levels
- Game Center support
- Global leaderboard
- Facebook leaderboard
- Funny music and graphics
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Now it is your job to clear all the mess around as the assistant . Watch out for the bad guys leaked in the viruses and be quick because professor gives you limited time. FEATURES * 72 level * 12 Bonus level * Game center support * Global leaderboaed * Facebook leaderboard * Funny musics and graphics MERGE THEM NOW!
Drop & Merge
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Drop & Merge: Evolution brings a fresh and satisfying take on classic merge puzzle gameplay. Drop items onto the board, combine matching pieces, and evolve them into new and exciting forms. Each merge unlocks a higher level, pushing you to plan smarter moves and discover what comes next. Designed for both quick play sessions and long relaxing runs, the game blends simple controls with deep progression. Whether you want a calm experience or a strategic challenge, this merge evolution puzzle adapts to your playstyle. Key Features Simple drop and merge mechanics Smooth evolution-based progression Relaxing yet strategic puzzle gameplay Clean visuals designed for long play sessions Offline play anytime, anywhere Endless merging fun with increasing challenge If you enjoy merge games, evolution puzzles, or relaxing casual gameplay, Drop & Merge: Evolution delivers a rewarding experience that keeps you coming back for one more merge. Download now and start dropping, merging, and evolving your way to the top.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Drop & Merge at every 3 weeks against Merge's every 20 months. Merge's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Merge ships an update every 20 months, Drop & Merge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Merge | Drop & Merge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Funiza | Abdur Rafay |
Bugs and requests
Merge
Reported bugs
12 issues- 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)
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- Crashes on bonus levels
- Game won't load past level 2
- Crashes on older devices (iPod Touch 4, iPhone 4)
- Crashes with iOS 6 and 7
- Blob selection doesn't register all matched pieces
- Game pauses unexpectedly during gameplay
- Redirects to App Store instead of launching game
Requested features
6 requests- 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
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- Better level difficulty balancing
Drop & Merge
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Merge
No in-app purchases
Drop & Merge
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Merge free?
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