# Mini Tile Match vs Elemental Merge

The clearest difference is rating: Mini Tile Match at 5.0 against Elemental Merge's 3.9. Mini Tile Match also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). Elemental Merge's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mini Tile Match sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Elemental Merge sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mini Tile Match holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elemental Merge has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Mini Tile Match's written reviews are positive against 69% of Elemental Merge's.

Mini Tile Match ships an update every 4 days, Elemental Merge monthly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mini Tile Match | Elemental Merge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-tile-match-mahjong/id6473903061/reviews)** | [3.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental-merge/id6741715769/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 68.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 319 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alejandro Jimenez Rico](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638610472) | [Bigyan Tripathi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795227954) |

## What reviewers say

### Mini Tile Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-tile-match-mahjong/id6473903061)

Engage in a minimalist match-3 puzzle experience inspired by mahjong. Clear the board by matching three identical tiles in a relaxing, distraction-free environment. Train your brain and improve focus with hundreds of handcrafted levels.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Relaxing pace, no timers, Brain-boosting puzzles, Hundreds of handcrafted levels, Helpful boosters, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 250 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Undo Boosters | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Explode Boosters | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Shuffle Boosters | $4.99 | one-time |
| 780 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1600 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 4200 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| 6800 Coins | $34.99 | one-time |
| 12500 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |


### Elemental Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elemental-merge/id6741715769)

This game lets you merge atoms to discover new elements and progress through the periodic table. Earn resources to upgrade production and unlock bonuses, offering a relaxing yet strategic science-inspired experience.

**Highlights:** Merge atoms to unlock new elements, Collect elements across the periodic table, Strategic upgrades with Particles, Anti-matter, Magic flasks, Relaxing chemistry game inspired by science, Long-term goal of reaching Element 118, Idle progression and discovery gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quick Boost 3 Hour | $0.99 | one-time |
| Faster Auto Merge! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Booster V1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quick Boost 12 Hour | $1.99 | one-time |
| Faster Auto Merge V2! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Quick Boost 1 Day | $2.99 | one-time |
| Faster Auto Merge V3! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Booster V3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Booster V2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Disable all ads! | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mini Tile Match free?

Mini Tile Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Elemental Merge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mini Tile Match or Elemental Merge?

Mini Tile Match is rated higher. Mini Tile Match averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Elemental Merge averages 3.9 from 24 ratings.

### Do Mini Tile Match or Elemental Merge have ads?

Elemental Merge shows ads; Mini Tile Match does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mini Tile Match or Elemental Merge?

Mini Tile Match ships an update every 4 days, and Elemental Merge monthly. Most recently, Mini Tile Match was updated on November 4, 2026 and Elemental Merge on November 4, 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.*
