Comparison

UP vs Cook Merge!

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

Head to head
About

UP

Features
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Tap, Switch, and Survive! UP-DOWN! is a fast-paced, pixel-art arcade game that pushes your reflexes and timing to the absolute limit. Tap the screen to switch your character's direction up or down, dodge deadly traps in an endless world, and survive as long as you can! Core Gameplay: The controls are simple but hard to master: Tap to go up, tap to go down! You must make split-second decisions to avoid saws, spikes, and ruthless enemies in a continuously accelerating, endless map. One wrong move, and it's game over. Key Features: Endless Map & Deadly Traps: Experience a true endless survival challenge where obstacles get harder and faster the further you go. Explore Unique Realms: Journey through dark dungeons, frozen wastelands, toxic sewers, and perilous forests. Every map features its own distinct atmosphere and challenges. Unlockable Characters: Don't stick to just one hero. Unlock a wide roster of unique characters, including skeletons, goblins, and mysterious rogues, and play your way. Multiple Game Modes: Test your skills beyond the classic survival experience with brand-new game modes that require different strategies. Retro Pixel Art: Beautifully crafted 2D pixel graphics that bring the classic arcade vibe to life with smooth, modern mechanics. Play Offline: No internet? No problem. Enjoy non-stop action anywhere, anytime with full offline support. Do you trust your reflexes? Download now, beat your best "Chrono Peak" time, and master the art of survival!

About

Cook Merge!

Embark on a culinary adventure merging ingredients to create delicious dishes from around the world. Race against the clock to fulfill orders, unlock new recipes, and expand your restaurant with a charming panda companion. Enjoy a relaxing 3D puzzle experience with satisfying merges and global flavors.

Highlights
  • 3D merge puzzle gameplay
  • Global cuisine exploration
  • Timed order fulfillment
  • Chef Panda companion
  • Hundreds of levels
  • Offline play
Features
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Welcome to Chef Panda's Kitchen, a brand new 3D merge puzzle game packed with delicious flavors from around the world. Put on your apron and get ready to cook! Tap to collect ingredients, merge three identical items into tasty dishes, and deliver every order before the timer runs out. A satisfying triple match mechanic with a fresh culinary twist. Cook with Chef Panda Meet Chef Panda, your charming companion in the kitchen. Take orders, master new recipes, and turn a small kitchen into a world famous restaurant. Travel the World, One Plate at a Time Sushi in Tokyo, pizza in Naples, kebab in Istanbul, croissants in Paris, tacos in Mexico City. Explore authentic cuisines and unlock new ingredients as you progress. Race Against the Clock Orders are piling up and customers are waiting. Merge fast, think faster, and keep the kitchen running smoothly. Boosters to the Rescue Stuck on a tricky order? Chef Panda's pantry is full of powerful boosters to save the day. Relax and Enjoy Soothing sounds, satisfying merges, and warm 3D visuals make it the perfect break for your brain. Play online or offline, anytime, anywhere. ► Triple Merge 3D gameplay with smooth, satisfying combos ► World cuisines from Italy, Japan, Turkey, France, Mexico and beyond ► Chef Panda, your adorable kitchen companion ► Beat the timer and earn big rewards ► Hundreds of levels with new ingredients in every kitchen The kitchen is hot and Chef Panda needs you. Start cooking your way around the world today!

Screenshots

UP4 screens
Cook Merge!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UP at none against Cook Merge!'s 16. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Cook Merge! sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. UP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UP ships an update every 4 days, Cook Merge! weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
UP versus Cook Merge!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUPCook Merge!
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB349 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmirhan GirenizBONOBOS GAMES YAZILIM MEDYA VE TICARET LTD

In-app purchases

None

UP

No in-app purchases

16 purchases

Cook Merge!

One-time16
  • 2 Hours Unlimited Lives$0.99
  • 1,000 Coins$0.99
  • Refill Lives$0.99
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  • Special Offer$1.99
  • 8 Hours Unlimited Lives$2.99
  • 5,000 Coins$3.99
  • Small Bundle$4.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Fail Offer$4.99
  • 24 Hours Unlimited Lives$5.99
  • 10,000 Coins$12.99
  • Starter Offer$12.99
  • 25,000 Coins$12.99
  • 50,000 Coins$19.99
  • 100,000 Coins$34.99
  • Mega Bundle$39.99

Questions

Is UP free?
UP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cook Merge! free?
Cook Merge! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do UP or Cook Merge! have ads?
Both UP and Cook Merge! show ads.
Which is updated more often, UP or Cook Merge!?
UP ships an update every 4 days, and Cook Merge! weekly. Most recently, UP was updated on October 16, 2026 and Cook Merge! on October 6, 2026.

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