Comparison

Merge Makeover vs Balloon Bash

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

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About

Merge Makeover

Engage in a fashion salon simulation where you provide clients with makeup and clothing makeovers. Uncover intriguing stories and gossip while managing your beauty empire and designing your dream mansion. Experience a merge game with a compelling narrative and romantic elements.

Highlights
  • Client makeovers
  • Makeup and fashion styling
  • Home design and decoration
  • Merge puzzle mechanics
  • Interactive story and gossip
  • Unlock new items and tools
Features
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Play makeover merge games as you upgrade your studio and design your mansion, all while finding the love of your life. Dress-up & fashion game designed for a relaxing playtime! Meet Audrey, a makeup studio owner and a fashion makeover fantasy stylist. As part of the makeover merge game, you can help her select new clothes for her clients and do their makeup. When she's busy doing her magic, she can't help but overhear gossip, tales, and stories she learns from her clients. Story wise, this makeover game comes in two parts. The first component of your beauty empire adventure consists of playing a fashion as you run your beauty salon and make your clients happy. Give them a make over by going through different clothing, hairstyle, and cosmetic product choices and combining stunning looks. Just as any small town, the one Audrey lives in has its fair share of gossip too. As she gives her clients a makeover, she also hears about their personal matters. She will meet friends and people from all angles of life, including a divorced housewife, a teenage punk, and a mechanic who needs to solve the merge puzzle of his daughter's love fantasy wedding. Since she doesn't work alone, this merge game will test her wits in a team setting and she will also have to overcome her competitors who are willing to do anything to emerge victorious in the corporate war zone. While the first part is all about makeup merge challenges, the second part is centered around Aurdrey's house, which is more like a full-blown home mansion. Can you take on the merge design puzzles as you organize her villa? While you're at it, you will be able to choose from a wide variety of magic makeover styles and items, including furniture and decor. Of course, it wouldn't be the same without a good old-fashioned merge romance story she gets entangled in. It's full of mystery and intrigue, inspired by popular TV shows. In essence, the title falls into the category of merging games where you have to match and merge items to unlock better ones that allow you to complete the project. As the fusion is complete, you will be able to collect in-game currency to buy food, purchase new materials, and progress through the game. Over time, you will get access to better and more powerful tools, allowing you to fix your mansion and live in your dream paradise. No fantasy match experience is complete without a rich visual style with sunny and bright colors. As you dress up new clients, you will be greeted with animated dialogues and characters that will make the world come alive. Match the makeup with each character's personality while keeping an eye on modern trends. In the merge makeup process, you will be able to find various items like bags, jewelry, clothes, and accessories for men and women alike. The immersive story will take your hand through the game as you become the happy merge master who helps Audrey find the life she deserves. Every interaction she has is hand-animated and the music that accompanies these miracle moments was manually composed for the purpose, thus making it unique. By combining match & design elements, the app lets you make virtual clients happy while arranging her personal matters and love life. With Merge Makeover, merge stories await as you design your mansion and manage your fashion studio to let it become the talk of the town.

About

Balloon Bash

Tap or click to pop animated balloons in a visually stunning game. Experience advanced physics and AI-driven mechanics for a unique and engaging play. Perfect for all ages seeking a colorful and relaxing experience.

Highlights
  • Vibrant animated balloons
  • Advanced balloon physics
  • AI-driven mechanics
  • Seamless gameplay
  • Visually stunning graphics
  • Relaxing backdrop
Features
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Embark on a vibrant journey with 'Balloon Bash', where every click leads to a burst of joy! This visually stunning game, crafted in Unity, brings a kaleidoscope of animated balloons to life. As you tap or click, watch as balloons pop in an explosion of colors, each offering unique points and mesmerizing effects. But it's not just about popping balloons - 'Balloon Bash' elevates the experience with advanced balloon physics, making every interaction feel incredibly real. Dive into a game where intelligence meets fun - our AI-driven mechanics ensure a unique experience every time, adapting to your style for an endlessly engaging play. With a serene backdrop that soothes the eyes and intricate coding that guarantees seamless gameplay, 'Balloon Bash' is perfect for players of all ages looking to add a splash of color to their day.

Screenshots

Merge Makeover4 screens
Balloon Bash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Balloon Bash at none against Merge Makeover's 8. Balloon Bash also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Merge Makeover's advantage is ratings volume (107 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Merge Makeover sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Balloon Bash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Balloon Bash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Makeover has 107 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Merge Makeover's written reviews are positive against 100% of Balloon Bash's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Merge Makeover versus Balloon Bash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerge MakeoverBalloon Bash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (107 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings107 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size352 MB169 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGyreberg LimitedMaduxx Inc.

Customer experience

Merge Makeover

All ratings102 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.1%

Balloon Bash

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Merge Makeover

One-time8
  • Find Your Style$1.99
  • Designer Labels$2.99
  • Get Inspired$3.99
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  • Signature Looks$4.99
  • Super Chic$9.99
  • Fashion Forward$19.99
  • High Fashion$49.99
  • In Vogue$99.99
None

Balloon Bash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Merge Makeover free?
Merge Makeover is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Balloon Bash free?
Balloon Bash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Merge Makeover or Balloon Bash?
Balloon Bash is rated higher. Merge Makeover averages 4.7 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Balloon Bash averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Merge Makeover or Balloon Bash have ads?
Merge Makeover shows ads; Balloon Bash does not.

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