Pocket Puzzles vs Marimo Merge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pocket Puzzles
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Your task in this puzzle game is to collect balls by color into the correct boxes by removing shapes. Just tap on the shapes you want to remove and with the rules of gravity and physics guide the balls into the correct boxes. The gameplay is simple, but the levels require clever puzzle solving, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a mental workout. In each level you need to meet collection goals. The various tools available in the game will help you overcome the challenges and solve the puzzles more easily. You will find the gameplay to be both addicting and calming, providing a perfect balance of excitement and stress relief for those who prefer relaxing casual games. Pocket Puzzles - Ball Sort is definitely the best puzzle game for you to exercise your brain and train your logical thinking.
Marimo Merge
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Marimo Merge is a physics merge puzzle game where you drop cute marimo (green algae balls, moss balls) into an aquarium and combine those with the same numbers to grow them bigger and bigger. The rules are simple, but creating large marimo requires careful thinking, and the satisfying merges and addictive chain reactions give the game surprising depth. ● Basic Rules Tap to drop marimo into the field (aquarium) from above. Before dropping, the marimo automatically moves left and right—tap the screen at the right moment to place it where you want. Each marimo has a random number (1, 3, 9, …). When three marimo with the same number come together, they merge into a larger marimo with a higher value. Repeat this to create bigger marimo and earn points by growing them or reaching target sizes and clearing them from the tank. The game ends when five marimo overflow from the field. ● Special Actions + Hold You can hold one marimo before dropping it. By choosing when and which number to drop, you can avoid creating unnecessary gaps and grow your marimo more efficiently. + Shake After dropping several marimo, you can shake the entire tank. This can send separated marimo flying together or force near-misses to merge—potentially saving you from tricky situations. ● Game Modes + Max 2187 Mode When a marimo reaches 2187, it can be cleared from the tank. Clearing creates space, allowing you to continue merging and score even higher. + Max 6561 Mode The maximum value increases to 6561 (three 2187 marimo merged). Enjoy a more challenging and strategic merge puzzle experience. + Max Unlimited Mode Marimo never disappear, no matter how large they become. See how big you can grow them! ● Rankings Compete with marimo masters around the world for the highest merge points. Aim to become the ultimate marimo master!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Marimo Merge at none against Pocket Puzzles's 10. Marimo Merge also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pocket Puzzles sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Marimo Merge asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pocket Puzzles ships an update every 10 months, Marimo Merge every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pocket Puzzles | Marimo Merge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 158 MB | 199 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robert Siladji | Masaki Kanno |
In-app purchases
Pocket Puzzles
- Spin$1.99
- Piggy Bank$4.99
- Safety Net Offer$4.99
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- Coins Pack 2$7.99
- Special Offer$8.99
- Tools Offer$12.99
- Coins Pack 3$14.99
- Magical Offer$14.99
- Coins Pack 4$29.99
- Coins Pack 5$49.99
Marimo Merge
No in-app purchases
Questions
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