Comparison

Dice Merge Blast vs Gate Rush

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

Head to head
About

Dice Merge Blast

A captivating dice puzzle game where you merge matching dice to increase numbers and achieve high scores. Its intuitive drag-and-drop mechanics and strategic gameplay offer endless replayability, even offline.

Highlights
  • Drag and drop controls
  • Match 3 dice to level up
  • Strategic space management
  • Offline play
  • No paywall
  • High score chasing
Features
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A dice puzzle that’s simple to play, but impossible to put down! Merge matching dice to grow numbers and stack up points. It’s easy at first—but you’ll keep chasing that high score! Place, match, and watch the numbers rise! Use smart moves and perfect timing to create combos. The higher the number, the bigger the thrill! Features • Easy controls – just drag and drop • Match 3 of the same number to level up • Strategic space management keeps the board alive • Play anytime, anywhere – even offline • No paywall – enjoy the full game for free Download Dice Merge Blast now and experience the joy of merging, growing, and scoring! Once you start, you won’t want to stop.

About

Gate Rush

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Sort the queues. Board the planes. Clear the gate. Gate Rush is a calm, clever sorting puzzle set in a busy airport. Guide each traveler to the gate that matches their color, board them onto the right flight, and clear the terminal before the queues jam up. Easy to learn, hard to put down. Every level is checked to be solvable, so there is always a way through. The challenge is finding it. FEATURES - Hundreds of handcrafted levels across airport terminals around the world - A new Daily Flight to solve every day - Power-ups for when you are stuck: Fill a gate, Shuffle the queues, Undo, or Peek ahead - Collect passport stamps and earn stars as you master each terminal - Unlock cosmetics and themes to make the board your own - Colorblind mode with a distinct shape on every passenger - Light and dark themes - Play offline, anywhere, one-handed No timers, no pressure. Just you, the queues, and that satisfying click when the last plane departs. Ready for takeoff?

Screenshots

Dice Merge Blast4 screens
Gate Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dice Merge Blast at none against Gate Rush's 6. Dice Merge Blast also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Gate Rush's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Gate Rush sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Dice Merge Blast asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dice Merge Blast ships an update every 3 months, Gate Rush fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dice Merge Blast versus Gate Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDice Merge BlastGate Rush
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerpromotion games inc.Ole Marius Staal Torvmark

In-app purchases

None

Dice Merge Blast

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Gate Rush

One-time6
  • Starter Pack$0.49
  • 500 Coins$1.99
  • 1500 Coins$3.99
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  • Traveler Pack$5.99
  • 4500 Coins$9.99
  • Pro Pack$14.99

Questions

Is Dice Merge Blast free?
Dice Merge Blast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gate Rush free?
Gate Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dice Merge Blast or Gate Rush have ads?
Both Dice Merge Blast and Gate Rush show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dice Merge Blast or Gate Rush?
Dice Merge Blast ships an update every 3 months, and Gate Rush fortnightly. Most recently, Dice Merge Blast was updated on October 30, 2026 and Gate Rush on November 5, 2026.

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