Comparison

Dollar Merge vs Photon Light Quest

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

Head to head
About

Dollar Merge

Features
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This is a simple merging puzzle game. Attach the same money together and make new money as you go. But be careful not to spill out of the container!
If it spills, the game is over. Now you are rich!

About

Photon Light Quest

Guide colorful light beams through intricate puzzles using mirrors, prisms, and portals. This game offers a heartwarming story, daily challenges, and over 100 levels to master. Enjoy a relaxing soundtrack and customize your light effects.

Highlights
  • 115 handcrafted puzzle levels
  • 10 unique optical elements
  • Daily Challenge mode
  • Charming story scenes
  • Customizable light colors and styles
  • Color-blind friendly mode
Features
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Guide beams of colorful light through an enchanting world of mirrors, prisms, and portals. Photon Light Quest is a beautifully crafted puzzle game that's simple to learn but endlessly satisfying to master. Join Papa Bear and Cub on a heartwarming journey through 12 unique zones, each introducing a new way to bend, split, filter, and combine light. What starts with a simple mirror quickly evolves into mind-bending puzzles involving portals, splitters, amplifiers, and more. FREE TO PLAY — NO WIFI NEEDED Every puzzle is generated right on your device. Play anywhere, anytime — on the plane, in the car, or waiting in line. No internet connection required. FEATURES: 115 handcrafted puzzle levels across 12 zones 10 unique optical elements: mirrors, prisms, filters, portals, splitters, walls, amplifiers, swappers, absorbers, and combiners 3 special mechanics: element placement, sliding puzzles, and sequential beam activation Daily Challenge mode with streaks and rewards Charming story scenes featuring Papa Bear and Cub 16 laser colors and 11 laser styles to customize your experience 5 Star Gate bonus levels for elite puzzlers 30+ achievements to unlock Color-blind friendly mode Relaxing ambient soundtrack EASY TO PICK UP, HARD TO PUT DOWN Tap to rotate mirrors. Watch beams bounce, split, and merge. Light up every target to solve the puzzle. Earn up to 3 stars based on your efficiency — can you find the perfect solution? A STORY WORTH TELLING Between zones, follow Papa Bear as he teaches Cub about the wonders of light. Their journey is full of warmth, humor, and a few truly terrible dad jokes. NEW PUZZLE EVERY DAY The Daily Challenge gives you a fresh, globally-shared puzzle each day. Build your streak, climb the difficulty, and earn bonus rewards. Built with love by Grobe Games.

Screenshots

Dollar Merge4 screens
Photon Light Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dollar Merge at none against Photon Light Quest's 1. Dollar Merge also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Photon Light Quest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dollar Merge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dollar Merge ships an update every 4 days, Photon Light Quest every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dollar Merge versus Photon Light Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDollar MergePhoton Light Quest
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHibiki YanoGrobe Games

In-app purchases

None

Dollar Merge

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Photon Light Quest

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Dollar Merge free?
Dollar Merge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Photon Light Quest free?
Photon Light Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dollar Merge or Photon Light Quest have ads?
Both Dollar Merge and Photon Light Quest show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dollar Merge or Photon Light Quest?
Dollar Merge ships an update every 4 days, and Photon Light Quest every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dollar Merge was updated on October 25, 2026 and Photon Light Quest on October 15, 2026.

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