# HypeRaceS vs Merge Splash

The clearest difference is rating: HypeRaceS at 5.0 against Merge Splash's 4.7. HypeRaceS also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Merge Splash's advantage is ratings volume (47 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HypeRaceS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Merge Splash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HypeRaceS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Splash has 47 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HypeRaceS ships an update every 2 weeks, Merge Splash weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HypeRaceS | Merge Splash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperaces/id6742999377/reviews)** | [4.7 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-splash-puzzle-game/id6795486517/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **47** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boaz Yemini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800711057) | [Whalo Games LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547222308) |

## What reviewers say

### HypeRaceS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperaces/id6742999377)

Experience horse racing challenges based on real 2023 US track events. Utilize your strategic skills in probability and risk management to progress through levels. This engaging game offers quick play sessions, playable entirely offline.

**Highlights:** Based on actual 2023 US racetrack events, Playable completely offline, Utilizes stats, probability, and risk management, Reacts to race and level scenarios, Quick play sessions (under 3.5 minutes)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Race Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Real Race Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Real and Extra Race Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |


### Merge Splash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-splash-puzzle-game/id6795486517)

Merge colorful droplets to power up launchers and blast away pixel art. Clear all blocks to reveal the artwork and unlock new levels in this relaxing puzzle game. Play offline and enjoy satisfying splash effects.

**Highlights:** Merge matching droplets, Launch droplets to clear artwork, Hundreds of pixel art pictures, Bite-sized levels, Offline play, Satisfying splash effects

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| M Coins Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| L Coins Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| L Coins Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Failed Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| XXL Coins Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| XXXL Coins Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coins Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Coins Package | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HypeRaceS free?

HypeRaceS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Merge Splash free?

Merge Splash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HypeRaceS or Merge Splash?

HypeRaceS is rated higher. HypeRaceS averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Merge Splash averages 4.7 from 47 ratings.

### Do HypeRaceS or Merge Splash have ads?

Both HypeRaceS and Merge Splash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, HypeRaceS or Merge Splash?

HypeRaceS ships an update every 2 weeks, and Merge Splash weekly. Most recently, HypeRaceS was updated on October 15, 2026 and Merge Splash on October 24, 2026.

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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.*