Comparison

Explosive Architect vs Pato Merlin Run

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

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Explosive Architect

Features
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Welcome to 'Explosive Architect' the mobile sensation where you control the chaos! Strategically tap to toss dynamite and swipe to send rocks crashing down. Decimate buildings and statues with precision in this hyper-casual game.

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Pato Merlin Run

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The official Merlin Duck game is here! Run as far as you can in a fun endless runner where you'll jump over obstacles, kick soccer balls, make quick turns, and put your reflexes to the test. Unlock players representing the 46 nations competing in the World Competition, beat your high score, and enjoy fast, fun gameplay that's easy to pick up and hard to put down. Game Features - Play as the official Merlin Duck. - Jump, kick soccer balls, and dodge obstacles. - Unlock players from all 46 World Competition 2026 nations. - Fast, fun, and addictive gameplay. - Easy-to-learn, hard-to-master controls. - Beat your high score every run.

Screenshots

Explosive Architect4 screens
Pato Merlin Run3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pato Merlin Run at none against Explosive Architect's 1. Explosive Architect's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Explosive Architect sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pato Merlin Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Explosive Architect versus Pato Merlin Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExplosive ArchitectPato Merlin Run
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size125 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEduard MalkhasyanEsteban Duran

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Explosive Architect

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Pato Merlin Run

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Explosive Architect free?
Explosive Architect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pato Merlin Run free?
Pato Merlin Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Explosive Architect or Pato Merlin Run have ads?
Pato Merlin Run shows ads; Explosive Architect does not.

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