Comparison

Merge 12 Animals vs AnimalMatrix

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

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About

Merge 12 Animals

Features
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Welcome to the fantasy world of Synthetic Zodiac! This is a casual puzzle game that combines traditional Chinese zodiac culture with magical synthetic gameplay, easy to use and full of strategic challenges, taking you to unlock the infinite fun of zodiac evolution! **Core Gameplay** In the game, all kinds of Q cute zodiac animals will randomly drop from the top of the screen. Players need to drag and drop the control position to make two identical zodiac signs (such as "Little Mouse") collide and merge, upgrade to the next level of zodiac signs (such as "Han Han Niu"), and so on, and the ultimate goal is to synthesize the ultimate divine beast that symbolizes auspiciousness - **Golden Dragon**! If the zodiac is stacked to the top of the screen, the game is over. **Highlights** Swap function: Swap the animals in the waiting area and the animals in the drop area. Storm Skill: Blows all critters upwards, the same critters collide together to eliminate and spawn the next critter in the order of the zodiac. Lightning Skill: Eliminate the most critters in the container. Scattershot Skill: Eliminate multiple critters at the bottom of the container at once. **Easy and up** Simple operation, in-depth synthesis strategy, immersive experience of traditional culture, whether you are a casual player or a strategist, you can find happiness in the world of the zodiac! **Join now**, start your zodiac synthesis journey, challenge the peak of hand speed and brain power, and unlock your own myths and legends!

About

AnimalMatrix

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An Adorably Addictive Merge Puzzle Game! Welcome to Animal Matrix! This is a relaxing puzzle game that combines the classic 2048 gameplay with charming, cute animal characters. Simply swipe to merge two identical animals and unlock new, magical companions! Game Features: Super cute 2D animals, each with its own unique personality! Easy to learn, fun to play—just swipe and enjoy! A rich evolution chain waiting for you to discover! Soothing and refreshing art style to calm your mind. Leaderboard system—compete with your friends for high scores! Undo and position-swap features to help you out of tricky situations! Whether you're a casual gamer or a puzzle master, Animal Matrix offers fun and challenge for everyone!

Screenshots

Merge 12 Animals4 screens
AnimalMatrix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Merge 12 Animals at none against AnimalMatrix's 1. AnimalMatrix's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. AnimalMatrix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Merge 12 Animals asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Merge 12 Animals ships an update every 3 weeks, AnimalMatrix weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Merge 12 Animals versus AnimalMatrix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerge 12 AnimalsAnimalMatrix
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB148 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer文 陈yao shi

In-app purchases

None

Merge 12 Animals

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AnimalMatrix

One-time1
  • Refill Shell$1.99

Questions

Is Merge 12 Animals free?
Merge 12 Animals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AnimalMatrix free?
AnimalMatrix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Merge 12 Animals or AnimalMatrix have ads?
Merge 12 Animals shows ads; AnimalMatrix does not.
Which is updated more often, Merge 12 Animals or AnimalMatrix?
Merge 12 Animals ships an update every 3 weeks, and AnimalMatrix weekly. Most recently, Merge 12 Animals was updated on November 8, 2026 and AnimalMatrix on November 5, 2026.

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