MAX3 vs RetroMerge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MAX3
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Test your math skills and enhance your quick-thinking abilities! In this game, you are challenged to solve a series of tough math questions within a limited time frame. Each correct answer propels you to the next level, while your speed and accuracy determine your score. Are you ready?
RetroMerge
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RetroMerge combines classic pixel art with captivating puzzle gameplay. Your mission: find the right strategy, merge matching fruits, and overcome increasingly complex challenges. FEATURES: - Completely ad-free – focus entirely on the game! - Progressively designed levels - Variety and rising difficulty - A special mode after level 200 for unlimited challenges - Charming retro design in authentic pixel art Whether for a quick session or hours of play – RetroMerge delivers the perfect mix of nostalgia and challenge. Can you master all levels and beat your own high score? End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service (ToS): https://clehmann.netlify.app/retromerge-terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MAX3 at none against RetroMerge's 2. MAX3 also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 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
Both are free to download. RetroMerge sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. MAX3 asks for nothing beyond the download.
MAX3 ships an update every 3 months, RetroMerge every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MAX3 | RetroMerge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Murat ORUN | Clara Lehmann |
In-app purchases
MAX3
No in-app purchases
RetroMerge
- Hammer Bundle$1.99
- Fruit Bundle$2.99
