Comparison

Merge Lines vs Pattern Rush

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

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About

Merge Lines

Features
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Collect and combine colorful blobs in lines, pop them, and earn points. Build palaces and enjoy your kingdom! ABOUT THE GAME: Welcome to the fascinating world of the Blob King! He wants to create his own kingdomโ€”will you help him? To do so, you'll need to score as many points as possible by collecting and combining cheerful blobs in lines. Many castles are waiting to be built. Use your wits and strategy to score more points. FEATURES: - Colorful graphics. Immerse yourself in a bright and colorful world of balls and magnificent palaces. - Engaging gameplay. A puzzle that's easy to learn but hard to master! Play smart to build as much as possible. - Numerous structures. Collect them all! - Play anytime, anywhere. Suitable for playing at home or on the go. HOW TO PLAY: Relax by popping blobs: collect five or more blobs in a row to pop them and earn points! Combine colorful blobs: match blobs of the same color to create higher-value blobs. Earn points: the more you pop, the more points you earn. Build palaces: use your points to construct majestic palaces that the king dreams of seeing. Use hats: collect and put different funny hats on blobs to increase their value! Use bonuses: if there are too many blobs, use various explosions. And if you change your mind, simply undo the move. Shall we build our first palace? A game with heart!

About

Pattern Rush

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Can you spot the pattern before anyone else? Pattern Rush is a fast, satisfying logic puzzle inspired by the classic card game SET. Find sets of three cards by matching shapes, colors, numbers, and shading โ€” race the clock or settle into deep focus. Now with multiplayer: compete on the same board with friends or anyone worldwide. How it works Each card has 4 features. Your goal: find sets of 3 cards where each feature is either all the same or all different across the three. Simple to learn, tricky to master. Multiplayer - Play with friends or anyone โ€” share a link or join an open match - Same rules, shared board โ€” see who finds the most sets - Ad-free โ€” no banners, no interruptions - Note: multiplayer requires an internet connection Features - Multiple difficulty levels โ€” from beginner to brainiac - Solo mode works fully offline โ€” no account, no sign-in - Hints โ€” stuck? Get help without penalty - Pattern Rush Pro โ€” unlock custom themes and detailed stats to track your progress - Fast rounds or slow focus โ€” play how you like Whether you love logic puzzles, brain training, or a quick mental challenge, Pattern Rush is made for you. No ads. No sign-in to play. No interruptions. Just patterns, progress, and pure puzzle satisfaction.

Screenshots

Merge Lines4 screens
Pattern Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pattern Rush at none against Merge Lines's shown. Merge Lines's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, in-app purchases 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. Merge Lines sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Pattern Rush sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Merge Lines ships an update every 4 days, Pattern Rush every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Merge Lines versus Pattern Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerge LinesPattern Rush
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days โ€” betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size159 MB67 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperEkaterina MolodtsovaBLISS LABS OU

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Merge Lines

One-time3
  • Small coins pack!$0.99
  • Medium coins pack!$1.99
  • Big coins pack!$24.99
1 purchases

Pattern Rush

One-time1
  • Pattern Rush Unlimited$6.99

Questions

Is Merge Lines free?
Merge Lines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pattern Rush free?
Pattern Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Merge Lines or Pattern Rush have ads?
Merge Lines shows ads; Pattern Rush does not.
Which is updated more often, Merge Lines or Pattern Rush?
Merge Lines ships an update every 4 days, and Pattern Rush every 5 months. Most recently, Merge Lines was updated on September 11, 2026 and Pattern Rush on September 17, 2026.

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