# Codex! vs Arcade Merge

The clearest difference is rating: Codex! at 5.0 against Arcade Merge's 3.1. Arcade Merge's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Codex! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 18 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Codex! | Arcade Merge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codex/id6738445369/reviews)** | [3.1 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-mergecard-fusion/id6801440975/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 11 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steven Phun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585512108) | [ALPHA HOME CARE CORP.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801440977) |

## What reviewers say

### Codex!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codex/id6738445369)

Engage your mind with a daily word puzzle that tests your vocabulary and logic. This game offers a classic brain teaser experience for enthusiasts of word games and crosswords.

**Highlights:** Daily brain teaser, Word puzzle challenges, Vocabulary testing, Logic challenges, Classic word game experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Arcade Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-mergecard-fusion/id6801440975)

Experience a retro-inspired card battle game where matching three cards with the same number merges them into a higher value. Master strategic gameplay across various modes, including real-time duels, challenging puzzles, and endless survival. Earn all cosmetic items through skill and gameplay, ensuring a fair, pay-to-win-free experience.

**Highlights:** Card merging mechanics, Real-time PvP duels, Skill-based puzzle levels, Endless survival mode, Retro pixel art and chiptune soundtrack, No pay-to-win, Earnable cosmetic items

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Codex! free?

Codex! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Arcade Merge free?

Arcade Merge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Codex! or Arcade Merge?

Codex! is rated higher. Codex! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Arcade Merge averages 3.1 from 18 ratings.

### Do Codex! or Arcade Merge have ads?

Neither Codex! nor Arcade Merge shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*