# Connect and Merge vs Gradient Match

Connect and Merge and Gradient Match are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Connect and Merge against 5.0 for Gradient Match. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect and Merge | Gradient Match |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-and-merge/id6443597994/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-match/id6449459499/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 181 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hamba Studio Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227308508) | [bugra bayrak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457322401) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect and Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-and-merge/id6443597994)

Connect objects of the same color and number in ascending order to merge them. The goal is to merge all objects on the board into a single final object. Enjoy a relaxing puzzle experience.

**Highlights:** Connect same-colored objects, Connect same-numbered objects, Ascending order connection, Merge objects, Single object goal, Relaxing gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gradient Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-match/id6449459499)

Arrange and combine colors based on their specific hues. This game challenges your perception of color shades and gradients.

**Highlights:** Sort colors by hue, Merge color shades, Hue-based challenges, Color gradient puzzles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect and Merge free?

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

### Is Gradient Match free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Connect and Merge or Gradient Match?

Connect and Merge and Gradient Match are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Connect and Merge or Gradient Match have ads?

Both Connect and Merge and Gradient Match show ads.

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