# Fun Merge vs Block Puzzle Helper

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Block Puzzle Helper at 94% against Fun Merge's 21%. Block Puzzle Helper also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Fun Merge's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fun Merge sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Block Puzzle Helper sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Block Puzzle Helper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fun Merge has 20K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Fun Merge's written reviews are positive against 94% of Block Puzzle Helper's.

Fun Merge ships an update every 3 days, Block Puzzle Helper every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fun Merge | Block Puzzle Helper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-merge/id6471585774/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle-helper-blast/id6736616254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | 21.3% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 186 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.5** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RUBY OYUN VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/939257836) | [1MB SAAS SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772669068) |

## What reviewers say

### Fun Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fun-merge/id6471585774)

A fruit-themed puzzle game where players strategically drop and combine fruits to create larger varieties, aiming to achieve a giant watermelon. Experience satisfying chain reactions and progress through vibrant levels with unique challenges and appetizing visuals.

**Highlights:** Fruit dropping and merging, Watermelon goal achievement, Food chain reaction combos, Progress through levels, Visually appealing fruit designs, Realistic physics and feedback

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and satisfying gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and adorable fruit designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🕰️ Ads interrupt gameplay too frequently
- 🤑 Paywall for ad-free experience is overpriced

**Reported bugs**

- Rewards not working as intended
- Game freezes and crashes
- Incompatible with some devices

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free version
- Ability to move and position fruits manually
- More level variety and progression


### Block Puzzle Helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-puzzle-helper-blast/id6736616254)

This app assists players in block puzzle games by offering manual and screenshot-based solving tools. It helps users overcome difficult levels and improve their puzzle-solving skills with intelligent recommendations.

**Highlights:** Manual block puzzle solver, Screenshot puzzle solver, Intelligent recommendations, Step-by-step solving, Block, rotate, and place blocks

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access! | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for solving puzzles
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💯 Effective in improving high scores
- 🎉 Saved users from losing
- 🤖 Accurate solutions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow analysis time
- 💸 Paid version required for full functionality
- 🔍 Inability to recognize special blocks

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect solutions leading to losses
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Automatic screenshot upload feature
- Continuous solving mode
- Optimization for streak preservation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fun Merge free?

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

### Is Block Puzzle Helper free?

Block Puzzle Helper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fun Merge or Block Puzzle Helper?

Block Puzzle Helper is rated higher. Fun Merge averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Block Puzzle Helper averages 4.8 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Fun Merge or Block Puzzle Helper have ads?

Block Puzzle Helper shows ads; Fun Merge does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fun Merge or Block Puzzle Helper?

Fun Merge ships an update every 3 days, and Block Puzzle Helper every 10 days. Most recently, Fun Merge was updated on October 30, 2026 and Block Puzzle Helper on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*