Comparison

Merge Keep vs Pirates Brawl

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

Head to head
About

Merge Keep

Features
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Merge Keep is a unique fusion of puzzle gameplay and tower defense, where players merge units to form stronger shapes that battle against endless waves of enemies. The game tests players' strategic skills as they combine shapes, allocate resources wisely, and defend their grid from incoming threats.

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Pirates Brawl

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ORGANIZE YOUR WAY TO VICTORY! Welcome aboard, Captain! In Pirates Brawl, your survival depends on one thing: your ability to pack your bag. Every slot counts. Arrange your crew, spells, and tactical items to create the ultimate synergy and crush the enemy fleet. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: MASTER YOUR INVENTORY: Drag and drop your troops into a limited grid. Will you make room for that game-changing spell? EPIC AUTO-BATTLES: Once your bag is packed, watch your pirates unleash chaos. Strategic placement equals tactical victory. EVOLVE & FUSE: Level up your characters and unlock special abilities to skyrocket your DPS. FAST-PACED CHALLENGES: Quick, intense sessions perfect for gaming on the go. CAN YOU MASTER THE CHAOS? The deck is on fire, the enemies are swarming... It’s time to bring order to the brawl!

Screenshots

Merge Keep4 screens
Pirates Brawl4 screens

Verdict

The call

Merge Keep and Pirates Brawl are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Merge Keep ships an update every 2 days, Pirates Brawl daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Merge Keep versus Pirates Brawl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerge KeepPirates Brawl
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB192 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperYigit CirakSebastien Grimaud

In-app purchases

None

Merge Keep

No in-app purchases

None

Pirates Brawl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Merge Keep free?
Merge Keep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pirates Brawl free?
Pirates Brawl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Merge Keep or Pirates Brawl have ads?
Both Merge Keep and Pirates Brawl show ads.
Which is updated more often, Merge Keep or Pirates Brawl?
Merge Keep ships an update every 2 days, and Pirates Brawl daily. Most recently, Merge Keep was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pirates Brawl on October 24, 2026.

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