Comparison

Elemental Merge vs Idle Tic Tac Toe

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

Head to head
About

Elemental Merge

This game lets you merge atoms to discover new elements and progress through the periodic table. Earn resources to upgrade production and unlock bonuses, offering a relaxing yet strategic science-inspired experience.

Highlights
  • Merge atoms to unlock new elements
  • Collect elements across the periodic table
  • Strategic upgrades with Particles, Anti-matter, Magic flasks
  • Relaxing chemistry game inspired by science
  • Long-term goal of reaching Element 118
  • Idle progression and discovery gameplay
Features
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Elemental Merge is a relaxing and addictive merge atoms game where science meets strategy. Dive into a world built around the building blocks of the universe and discover how elements are formed through clever atom merge mechanics. By merging two identical atoms, you unlock new and more advanced elements, gradually working your way through the entire periodic table. At its core, Elemental Merge is a unique periodic table game designed to make learning and progression feel rewarding and intuitive. Each merge brings you closer to mastering all known elements, with the ultimate goal of reaching the final element: Oganesson (Element 118). Whether you enjoy casual progression or long-term goals, this element game offers a satisfying sense of discovery every step of the way. As a relaxing yet strategic chemistry game, Elemental Merge blends educational inspiration with classic merge gameplay. Players who enjoy science merge and alchemy merge style games will feel right at home as they unlock new elements, boost production, and optimize their progression. The experience is easy to pick up but offers depth for players who enjoy planning efficient merges. Throughout your journey, you will earn powerful resources such as Particles, Anti-matter, and Magic flasks. These upgrades enhance production speed, unlock bonuses, and help you progress faster through increasingly complex element merging chains. Strategic use of these boosts is key to advancing efficiently and mastering the atomic system. Elemental Merge is perfect for fans of idle progression, thoughtful upgrades, and discovery-based gameplay. Whether you see it as a fun atom game, a relaxing element merging experience, or a creative take on an alchemy merge system, the game offers hours of satisfying progression. Key Features: • Simple and rewarding merge atoms gameplay • Unlock and collect elements across the entire periodic table • Strategic upgrades using Particles, Anti-matter, and Magic flasks • A relaxing chemistry game inspired by real science • Perfect for fans of atom merge, science merge, and element game mechanics • Long-term goal of reaching Element 118, Oganesson Elemental Merge combines the joy of discovery with smooth progression and thoughtful upgrades. Whether you are a science enthusiast, a casual merge fan, or someone looking for a unique periodic table game, Elemental Merge delivers a satisfying and engaging experience. Start merging, unlock new elements, and see how far your atomic mastery can go. Download Elemental Merge today and begin your journey through the elements — one merge at a time.

About

Idle Tic Tac Toe

Build a network of Tic Tac Toe players to gain classroom clout. Recruit, upgrade, and profit from your players as they compete for gum. Enjoy continuous gameplay whether you're actively playing or away.

Highlights
  • Recruit and upgrade Tic Tac Toe players
  • Earn gum and classroom clout
  • Idle gameplay mechanics
  • Build a network of players
  • Progress through school ranks
Features
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It's your first day back at school - but you're not here to study. You're here to rise through the ranks of classroom clout by building the most ridiculous, unstoppable network of Tic Tac Toe players the school has ever seen. You've recruited a few 1st Graders to play games of Tic Tac Toe for Gum - and business is booming. Coach them, upgrade them, Profit. Whether you're checking in every few minutes or letting your empire grow while you're away, the school halls keep buzzing with the scribbles of Tic Tac Toe and the sounds of victory.

Screenshots

Elemental Merge4 screens
Idle Tic Tac Toe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Tic Tac Toe at 4.5 against Elemental Merge's 3.9. Idle Tic Tac Toe also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Elemental Merge's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Elemental Merge sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Tic Tac Toe sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Idle Tic Tac Toe holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 59 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Elemental Merge's written reviews are positive against 64% of Idle Tic Tac Toe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elemental Merge ships an update monthly, Idle Tic Tac Toe fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Elemental Merge versus Idle Tic Tac Toe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElemental MergeIdle Tic Tac Toe
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (24 ratings)4.5 (59 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews — better64.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2459 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size319 MB157 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBigyan TripathiRed Prism Games

Customer experience

Elemental Merge

All ratings24 ratings
Positive70.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral18.8%
Negative12.5%

Idle Tic Tac Toe

All ratings59 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative21.4%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Elemental Merge

One-time13
  • Quick Boost 3 Hour$0.99
  • Faster Auto Merge!$0.99
  • Ad Skipper V1$0.99
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  • Permanent Booster V1$0.99
  • Quick Boost 12 Hour$1.99
  • Faster Auto Merge V2!$1.99
  • Ad Skipper V2$1.99
  • Quick Boost 1 Day$2.99
  • Faster Auto Merge V3!$2.99
  • Permanent Booster V3$2.99
  • Permanent Booster V2$2.99
  • Ad Skipper V3$2.99
  • Disable all ads!$4.99
6 purchases

Idle Tic Tac Toe

One-time6
  • Hall Pass Handful$0.99
  • Hall Pass Binder$2.99
  • Ad Free$3.99
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  • Hall Pass Backpack$9.99
  • Hall Monitor Pack$9.99
  • Hall Pass Truckload$19.99

Questions

Is Elemental Merge free?
Elemental Merge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Idle Tic Tac Toe free?
Idle Tic Tac Toe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Elemental Merge or Idle Tic Tac Toe?
Idle Tic Tac Toe is rated higher. Elemental Merge averages 3.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Idle Tic Tac Toe averages 4.5 from 59 ratings.
Do Elemental Merge or Idle Tic Tac Toe have ads?
Both Elemental Merge and Idle Tic Tac Toe show ads.
Which is updated more often, Elemental Merge or Idle Tic Tac Toe?
Elemental Merge ships an update monthly, and Idle Tic Tac Toe fortnightly. Most recently, Elemental Merge was updated on July 5, 2026 and Idle Tic Tac Toe on September 21, 2026.

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