Comparison

Stardom Merge vs Grid Blast

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

Head to head
About

Stardom Merge

Embark on a captivating story of a fallen pop star seeking to reclaim her legacy. Solve merge puzzles, renovate a charming town, and interact with unique characters to uncover mysteries and restore her fame. Enjoy a rich narrative with engaging gameplay and vibrant visuals.

Highlights
  • Story-driven narrative
  • Item merging gameplay
  • Renovation challenges
  • Interact with unique characters
  • Explore a town
  • Online competitive features
Features
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Unravel the story of Evelyn Watson, a once-famed pop star who faced an abrupt fall from stardom. Navigate through betrayal, mystery, and rumors as Evelyn, together with her team, sets out to restore her lost legacy in the serene town of Starlake. With each puzzle solved, merge your way through the challenges and rekindle Evelyn's lost fame. Game Features: • Story-Driven Gameplay: Dive deep into Evelyn's narrative filled with unexpected twists, colorful characters, and the drive to rise again from the ashes of the past. • Merging Fun!: Merge items to evolve them. Discover hundreds of objects and tools to help you on your restoration journey. • Meet Unique Characters: Interact with a diverse cast including Madison, Mia, Hailey, Amelia, and the mysterious Alex Ramirez. Learn their backstories and watch their relationships evolve. • Restoration Challenges: From a dilapidated dock to an ancient pizza oven, take part in varied renovation tasks around Starlake. See your progress come alive! • Explore Starlake: Uncover hidden mysteries, treasures, and tales of the town. Can Evelyn find her new start in this quaint place? • Market Deliveries by Boat: Receive supplies, surprises, and challenges delivered right to your dock. • Music & Graphics: Enjoy a gripping soundtrack that resonates with Evelyn’s journey and captivating graphics that bring Starlake to life. • Online Features: Compete with friends, attend special events, and get exclusive rewards. • Regular Updates: Stay tuned for exciting new chapters, features, and stories!

About

Grid Blast

Features
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Grid Blast is a clean and satisfying block puzzle game built around smart placement, fast decisions, and rewarding line clears. Drag and place block pieces onto the board, complete rows or columns, and keep your run alive as long as possible. The more efficiently you clear lines, the higher your combo and score will climb. Features: • Multiple board sizes from small to large • Smooth drag-and-drop gameplay • Combo-based scoring and streak momentum • Continue option to extend a strong run • Unlockable skins and coin progression • Polished visuals, responsive controls, and quick sessions Whether you want a short relaxing session or a long high-score chase, Grid Blast delivers a focused puzzle experience with strong replay value.

Screenshots

Stardom Merge4 screens
Grid Blast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grid Blast at none against Stardom Merge's 6. Grid Blast also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). Stardom Merge's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Stardom Merge sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Grid Blast asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stardom Merge ships an update every 11 days, Grid Blast every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Stardom Merge versus Grid Blast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStardom MergeGrid Blast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (130 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings130 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size287 MB14 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperOmnio Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim SirketiSerdar Altindas

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Stardom Merge

One-time6
  • Gem Handful$1.99
  • Gem Grab$4.99
  • Gem Basket$9.99
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  • Gem Bag$19.99
  • Gem Basket$49.99
  • Gem Fest$99.99
None

Grid Blast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stardom Merge free?
Stardom Merge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grid Blast free?
Grid Blast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stardom Merge or Grid Blast have ads?
Stardom Merge shows ads; Grid Blast does not.
Which is updated more often, Stardom Merge or Grid Blast?
Stardom Merge ships an update every 11 days, and Grid Blast every 3 days. Most recently, Stardom Merge was updated on October 24, 2026 and Grid Blast on October 25, 2026.

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