Idle Elements vs Epic Number Merge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Idle Elements
Merge crystals by matching three or more to generate increasingly large numbers. Manage your elements carefully to avoid negative consequences as you play.
- Match 3 crystal merging
- Idle gameplay mechanics
- Number generation
- Element management
- Strategic gameplay
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Line up 3+ crystals to have them merge and generate numbers... really big numbers. But, don't let any single element get too far ahead or bad things start to happen :)
Epic Number Merge
Engage in a relaxing number puzzle game where you combine digits to achieve higher values and maximize your score. This addictive experience sharpens strategic thinking and quick reflexes. It's ideal for those who enjoy brain teasers and merge mechanics.
- Number merging gameplay
- Score maximization
- Strategic thinking challenges
- Relaxing experience
- Brain-teasing puzzles
- Simple controls
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Dive into the ultimate merge number puzzle game! Test your skills as you combine numbers to create higher values and aim for the best score. This addictive and relaxing game challenges your strategy and quick thinking with fun and rewarding gameplay. Perfect for fans of number puzzles, merge games, and brain-teasing challenges. With simple controls and endless possibilities, it's the perfect way to pass time and sharpen your mind. Download now and join the fun of merging numbers to greatness!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Idle Elements at none against Epic Number Merge's 9. Idle Elements also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Epic Number Merge sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Idle Elements asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Idle Elements against 5.0 for Epic Number Merge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
Idle Elements ships an update daily, Epic Number Merge every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Idle Elements | Epic Number Merge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 159 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Nigmatic Sound LLC | EPIC PANDA GAMES SOCIEDAD LIMITADA |
Customer experience
Idle Elements
Epic Number Merge
In-app purchases
Idle Elements
No in-app purchases
Epic Number Merge
- Coins$1.99
- Starter Pack$2.99
- Piggy Bank$2.99
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- Welcome Bundle$7.99
- Remove Ads$8.99
- Master Bundle$9.99
- Coins$9.99
- Mega Bundle$19.99
- Coins$19.99
Questions
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