Ice Core vs Merge Magic Academy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ice Core
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Dive into a frosty adventure with "Ice Core Refreshed edition"! Become the master of the ice cube and speed through challenges as cold as the look your cat gives when it wants to go outside. Juggle between hot and cold zones with more skill than a penguin in a tuxedo. But remember, melting is not an option! Collect Funky Pieces, unlock mysterious friends, and become the eco-hero that the planet (and your mother) will applaud. Ready for a race as cool as you in sunglasses inside an igloo? Download now and show the world that you're hotter than global warming!
Merge Magic Academy
Embark on a magical adventure to restore order to a chaotic academy by using merging spells. Combine items to create astonishing new ones, solve mysteries, and deliver enchanted goods. Enjoy addictive gameplay with a soothing art style.
- Merge items to create new ones
- Solve magical mysteries
- Deliver enchanted goods
- Unlock secrets of the magic city
- Addictive merging mechanics
- Soothing art style
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Welcome to Mia's Magic Utopia Adventure! The magic academy is in chaos, and only your magical merging spells can save the day! With just a flick of your finger, you can merge two items into something truly astonishing! From wands to spellbooks, the possibilities are endless! Join Mia as you unlock the secrets of the magic city through thrilling side quests like solving magical mysteries and living the life of a magic delivery wizard. Who knew delivering enchanted cakes could be so exhilarating? But wait, there’s more! Our game is as easy as pie to pick up, with addictive merging mechanics that’ll hook you right from the start. Plus, the soothing art style feels like a warm hug for your eyeballs! So what are you waiting for? Join Mia on her quest to build the ultimate magic paradise. With endless fun and surprises around every corner, you won’t want to miss this action-packed adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ice Core at none against Merge Magic Academy's 15. Ice Core also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). Merge Magic Academy's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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
Both are free to download. Merge Magic Academy sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Ice Core asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ice Core ships an update every 3 days, Merge Magic Academy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ice Core | Merge Magic Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (347 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 37.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 347 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 397 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Grafitoid | ZYMobile |
In-app purchases
Ice Core
No in-app purchases
Merge Magic Academy
- 80_Diamond$1.99
- Endless_Reward_Level_1$1.99
- Energy_gift$1.99
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- Endless_Reward_Level_2$2.99
- Endless_Reward_Level_3$3.99
- battlepass$4.99
- Daily_Bundle_4$4.99
- 240_Diamond$4.99
- piggy0$4.99
- Starter_gift$4.99
- Daily_Bundle_5$7.99
- SuperBattlePass$7.99
- 580_Diamond$9.99
- Daily_Bundle_6$9.99
- piggy2$29.99
Questions
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