# Throw Master vs SURGE

The clearest difference is update cadence: Throw Master at fortnightly against SURGE's every 3 months. Throw Master also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Throw Master sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and SURGE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Throw Master ships an update fortnightly, SURGE every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Throw Master | SURGE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throw-master-toss-and-merge/id6736840039/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **138** | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 258 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobsmile Yazilim Hizmetleri Limited Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719697226) | [Sandeep Mysore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892943448) |

## What reviewers say

### Throw Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/throw-master-toss-and-merge/id6736840039)

Strategically place and merge items to upgrade them. Unleash powerful throws at enemies to clear challenging levels. Master the art of combining and tossing for victory.

**Highlights:** Item grid for strategic placement, Merge identical items to upgrade, Epic throwing action at enemies, Unique levels with distinct challenges, Organize and upgrade gear

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads x25 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Fast Forward Forever | $7.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 3 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Heroes Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads x60 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 4 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads x150 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads x250 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads x400 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack 6 | $79.99 | one-time |


### SURGE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surge-absorb-and-explode/id6762249393)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Throw Master free?

Throw Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SURGE free?

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

### Do Throw Master or SURGE have ads?

Both Throw Master and SURGE show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Throw Master or SURGE?

Throw Master ships an update fortnightly, and SURGE every 3 months. Most recently, Throw Master was updated on October 22, 2026 and SURGE on October 26, 2026.

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