# Merge Brain vs ARROW CHAIN

The clearest difference is ads: ARROW CHAIN at none against Merge Brain's shown. Merge Brain's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Merge Brain sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and ARROW CHAIN sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Merge Brain | ARROW CHAIN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-brain-2248/id6449523076/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **185** | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 278 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUPERBOX. Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165756567) | [TOMONORI UEDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801331538) |

## What reviewers say

### Merge Brain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-brain-2248/id6449523076)

A minimalist puzzle game where you link blocks with the same numbers to create higher numbers. Sharpen your mind and concentration with increasingly challenging levels, aiming for the highest score.

**Highlights:** Link same numbered blocks, Create higher number blocks, Minimalist and modern design, Simple controls, challenging gameplay, Automatic data save, World ranking, Infinite time

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond 1000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 2500 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 6000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 13000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 35000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 60000 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 100000 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- ✅ No Wi-Fi required
- 👍 Good amount of ads (for some)
- 💡 Suggestion for higher number tiles (2048, 4096, 8192)
- 🚀 Reached high scores (Septillion, Undecillion)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏰ Stingy 24-hour reward timer
- 🐛 Game freezes after update
- 🐛 Game freezes during long play sessions
- 🐛 Game lagging
- 🐛 Paid movements reversed overnight

**Reported bugs**

- Game gets stuck and screen freezes for a minute or two after recent update
- Game freezes every time playing for long periods
- Game keeps lagging
- Paid Movements reversed overnight
- Ad pops up and cannot be closed, requiring game exit

**Requested features**

- Update reward timer to standard daily reset
- Add Infinity tile
- Make game more fun with updates
- Change 2K, 4K, 8K to 2048, 4096, 8192
- Add an end goal or finish line to the game


### ARROW CHAIN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow-chain/id6806347693)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stage Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pack 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pack 5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pack 6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pack 7 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pack 8 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pack 9 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merge Brain free?

Merge Brain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ARROW CHAIN free?

ARROW CHAIN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Merge Brain or ARROW CHAIN have ads?

Merge Brain shows ads; ARROW CHAIN does not.

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