ASTRU vs Drone Merge 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ASTRU
A physics-based puzzle game where players must guide an object to a target using celestial forces. Navigate through levels with unique gravitational and orbital mechanics to achieve accuracy and creativity.
- Celestial force mechanics
- Physics-based puzzles
- Orbital objects
- Target-based levels
- Creative problem-solving
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Inspired by movements of planets and stars, ASTRU is a game that rewards creativity and accuracy. Your goal is to reach the target in every level but it is never that simple, with objects that push and pull you, and some even orbiting around, you will have to use all these forces to your advantage.
Drone Merge 3D
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Drone Merge 3D is your go-to merging game! Jump into a playful world where you merge drones to create bigger ones that deliver packages. Ideal for anyone who loves a light-hearted puzzle challenge, Drone Merge 3D adds a whimsical twist to the merging genre with its colorful 3D graphics and soothing ASMR sounds. Merge to Upgrade: Select and drag drones from the bottom of your screen onto the board. Merge-3 to create a higher-level drone. Complete Deliveries: Each drone can carry shipments based on its capacity, which is indicated by its weight. Match the drone's capacity with the shipment's required weight to successfully make a delivery. Strategic Board Management: Be mindful of the space on your board! Plan your merges carefully to avoid running out of room, which can end the game. Drone Merge 3D isn't just about combining drones; it's about planning, upgrading, and achieving objectives under the pressure of limited space. With each level, the challenges grow, requiring you to think ahead and optimize your moves.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drone Merge 3D at none against ASTRU's 1. ASTRU's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, 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. ASTRU sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Drone Merge 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.
ASTRU ships an update every 5 days, Drone Merge 3D every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ASTRU | Drone Merge 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Mohamed Elmejrab | CYMPL Studios Private Limited |
In-app purchases
ASTRU
- Unlimited Lives$1.99
Drone Merge 3D
No in-app purchases
