Comparison

Bufo Merge vs Gem Puzzle Island

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

Head to head
About

Bufo Merge

Combine frogs to create stronger units and defend your pond from enemy waves. Unlock 25 levels of amphibians, each with increased strength and fire rate, to survive increasingly challenging attacks. Enjoy addictive gameplay with charming pixel art.

Highlights
  • Merge frogs to create stronger units
  • Defend pond from enemy waves
  • Unlock 25 frog levels
  • Use powerful boosts and power-ups
  • Charming pixel art graphics
  • Easy to learn, challenging to master
Features
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Combine frogs to create stronger and more powerful units as you defend your pond from waves of invading enemies. Start from frog eggs and merge them to unlock 25 levels of powerful amphibians, each with increased strength and fire rate. The higher the level, the better your chances of survival! Features • Addictive merge gameplay • 25 frog levels to discover • Face off against challenging waves of enemies • Use powerful boosts and power-ups to turn the tide • Charming pixel art • Easy to play, hard to master

About

Gem Puzzle Island

Features
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Gem Puzzle Island is a relaxing puzzle escape where sparkling gems, peaceful scenery, and cozy gameplay come together. Take a quiet break on a beautiful island and enjoy four different puzzle modes designed for calm, satisfying play. Start with familiar block-style puzzles, explore new ways to clear the board, and unlock more modes as you return to the island. Play at your own pace with soothing music and gentle visuals. Choose the atmosphere that fits your mood — bright day, warm sunset, peaceful night, or a festive fireworks sky. You can also customize the look of your gems with different gem skins for a fresh and colorful experience. Features: • Four relaxing puzzle modes • Classic block-style gameplay • A collapse-style mini game mode • Beautiful gem skins to choose from • Day, sunset, night, and fireworks atmospheres • Peaceful music made for short breaks and quiet play • Simple controls, clean visuals, and a cozy island mood Whether you want a quick puzzle break or a calm place to unwind, Gem Puzzle Island gives you a gentle puzzle getaway whenever you need it.

Screenshots

Bufo Merge3 screens
Gem Puzzle Island4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bufo Merge at none against Gem Puzzle Island's 8. Bufo Merge also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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. Gem Puzzle Island sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Bufo Merge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bufo Merge ships an update daily, Gem Puzzle Island weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bufo Merge versus Gem Puzzle Island: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBufo MergeGem Puzzle Island
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGionathan PesaresiAriya Studio Company Limited

In-app purchases

None

Bufo Merge

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Gem Puzzle Island

One-time8
  • Small Coins$0.99
  • Starter Helper Pack$0.99
  • Gem Skin Pack$0.99
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  • Medium Coins$1.99
  • All Themes Pack$1.99
  • Large Coins$2.99
  • Premium Bundle$2.99
  • Mega Coins$3.99

Questions

Is Bufo Merge free?
Bufo Merge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gem Puzzle Island free?
Gem Puzzle Island is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bufo Merge or Gem Puzzle Island have ads?
Both Bufo Merge and Gem Puzzle Island show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bufo Merge or Gem Puzzle Island?
Bufo Merge ships an update daily, and Gem Puzzle Island weekly. Most recently, Bufo Merge was updated on October 21, 2026 and Gem Puzzle Island on October 11, 2026.

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