Comparison

Double the Same vs MergeShot

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

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About

Double the Same

This game offers a unique blend of hexagon shooting and number merging puzzles. Challenge your strategic skills by shooting and combining numbered hexagons to reach higher values and achieve the ultimate 16K tile. Compete on leaderboards for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Hexagon shooting and number merging gameplay
  • Simple controls, easy to learn
  • Infinite scrolling gameplay
  • Unlockable power-ups
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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Dive into the addictive world of Double the Same, a fresh twist on the classic 2048 game! Combine your love for hexagon shooting and number puzzles in this innovative and exciting game. Challenge your brain, enhance your strategic skills, and have a blast merging hexagons to reach the ultimate 16K tile! Gameplay Double the Same combines the classic 2048 merging mechanics with a hexagon shooting twist. Shoot and merge numbered hexagons to create higher numbers. Aim, shoot, and watch the hexagons merge to form larger numbers. Strategize your moves to avoid filling up the board and aim for the highest score in this infinite scrolling puzzle! Features • Unique Gameplay: A fun blend of hexagon shooting and number merging mechanics. • Simple Controls: Easy to learn, hard to master. Perfect for all ages! • Infinite Play: Endless gameplay with infinite scrolling. Keep playing as long as you can manage! • Power-Ups: Unlock and use power-ups to clear hexagons and boost your score. • Leaderboard: Compete with friends and players worldwide. Can you reach the top? How to Play 1. Shoot Hexagons: Aim and shoot numbered hexagons onto the board. 2. Merge Hexagons: Match and merge hexagons with the same numbers to create higher values. 3. Strategize: Plan your shots carefully to avoid filling up the board. 4. Use Power-Ups: Utilize special power-ups to clear more hexagons and enhance your gameplay. 5. Reach 16K: Keep merging to reach the coveted 16K tile and beyond! Why You’ll Love It Double the Same is perfect for fans of puzzle games who are looking for a new and exciting challenge. The combination of hexagon shooting and number merging provides endless fun and keeps you coming back for more. Whether you have a few minutes to spare or want to immerse yourself in a long gaming session, Double the Same is the perfect game for you! Download Double the Same now and start merging your way to the top!

About

MergeShot

Aim, shoot, and merge numbered balls to grow values and reach 2048 and beyond. This quick puzzle game offers satisfying merges and strategic bank shots, perfect for short play sessions.

Highlights
  • Aim and shoot numbered balls
  • Merge matching values
  • Bounce off walls for strategic shots
  • Grow numbers up to 2048+
  • Playable in quick sessions
  • Switch between visual themes
Features
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Shoot numbered balls, merge matching values, and grow from small starts toward 2048 and beyond. Merge Shot turns 2048 style number growth into a quick shot and bounce puzzle: aim the next ball, find the clean angle, and watch small merges become bigger numbers. How to play: - Drag to aim the next ball and choose the lane. - Shoot matching balls together to create a bigger value. - Bounce off the walls to save space, set up cleaner angles, and reach merges that are not straight ahead. - Grow through 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048. Why it feels satisfying: Every shot can change the run. A simple merge can open space. A clean bank shot can turn a crowded board into a bigger number. Clear boards and simple values make the goal easy to understand, while the angle system gives every run a little tension: take the obvious merge now, or set up a cleaner shot for a bigger payoff next? Made for quick puzzle sessions: Merge Shot is easy to read, fast to replay, and built around that one-more-run feeling. You can play for a minute, chase a higher score, or keep going until the board gets too tight. What makes it different: It keeps the familiar satisfaction of 2048 and number merge games, but makes each move more active. Instead of only sliding tiles or dropping blocks, you aim, shoot, bounce, and grow. You can also switch between playful looks like numbers, gems, planets, fruit, and more while the core merge puzzle stays clear. If you like 2048, ball merge puzzles, number growth, and clean aim and bounce shots, Merge Shot gives you a fresh run to build one shot at a time.

Screenshots

Double the Same3 screens
MergeShot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Double the Same at daily against MergeShot's every 5 days. Double the Same also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Double the Same sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MergeShot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Double the Same against 5.0 for MergeShot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Double the Same ships an update daily, MergeShot every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Double the Same versus MergeShot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDouble the SameMergeShot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 5 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB296 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBAHATTIN TAN COSKUNERMoreThanThat

Customer experience

Double the Same

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MergeShot

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Double the Same

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
1 purchases

MergeShot

One-time1
  • Remove Ads (Lifetime)$4.99

Questions

Is Double the Same free?
Double the Same is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MergeShot free?
MergeShot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Double the Same or MergeShot?
Double the Same and MergeShot are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Double the Same or MergeShot have ads?
Both Double the Same and MergeShot show ads.
Which is updated more often, Double the Same or MergeShot?
Double the Same ships an update daily, and MergeShot every 5 days. Most recently, Double the Same was updated on November 4, 2026 and MergeShot on October 31, 2026.

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