Comparison

Merge Magic Academy vs Solitaire Gram

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

Head to head
About

Merge Magic Academy

Embark on a magical adventure to restore order to a chaotic academy by using merging spells. Combine items to create astonishing new ones, solve mysteries, and deliver enchanted goods. Enjoy addictive gameplay with a soothing art style.

Highlights
  • Merge items to create new ones
  • Solve magical mysteries
  • Deliver enchanted goods
  • Unlock secrets of the magic city
  • Addictive merging mechanics
  • Soothing art style
Features
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Welcome to Mia's Magic Utopia Adventure! The magic academy is in chaos, and only your magical merging spells can save the day! With just a flick of your finger, you can merge two items into something truly astonishing! From wands to spellbooks, the possibilities are endless! Join Mia as you unlock the secrets of the magic city through thrilling side quests like solving magical mysteries and living the life of a magic delivery wizard. Who knew delivering enchanted cakes could be so exhilarating? But wait, there’s more! Our game is as easy as pie to pick up, with addictive merging mechanics that’ll hook you right from the start. Plus, the soothing art style feels like a warm hug for your eyeballs! So what are you waiting for? Join Mia on her quest to build the ultimate magic paradise. With endless fun and surprises around every corner, you won’t want to miss this action-packed adventure!

About

Solitaire Gram

Features
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Every category in Solitaire Gram tells you something real: a dish from Ivory Coast, an African music tool, a West African city, an artist you might not have heard of yet. This isn't generic trivia dressed up as a card game, it's a solitaire built around culture that's rarely represented anywhere else on the App Store. The core loop starts familiar: draw and sort cards across your rows, just like a classic solitaire. But instead of building runs by suit, you're spotting categories hiding among your cards. Open one of your 4 frames with a category card, then drag matching cards, one at a time or as a whole connected block, onto it to capture them. Nothing snaps into place on its own. Every capture is a decision you make with your thumb. That 4-frame limit is where the real puzzle lives. Dozens of categories can appear in a single level, but you can only commit to four at once. Open the wrong ones early and you'll be stuck holding cards you can't place, so half the challenge is reading the board before you touch a single frame. Progression stays fair throughout: locked cards keep early levels approachable, hints and an Undo option are there when you're stuck, and drawing from the pile never costs you a move, only your actual placements do. Ads are never forced on you; they're an optional way to grab bonuses, nothing more. Beyond the base categories, unlockable packs go deeper into specific worlds: African cuisine, world artists, Ramadan, Christmas, Asian pop culture. Solitaire Gram runs in French, English, Spanish, and Portuguese, adapting to your device langage automatically. A card game that actually knows where it comes from.

Screenshots

Merge Magic Academy4 screens
Solitaire Gram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Merge Magic Academy at none against Solitaire Gram's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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. Merge Magic Academy sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Solitaire Gram sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Merge Magic Academy versus Solitaire Gram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerge Magic AcademySolitaire Gram
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (345 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings345 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size397 MB191 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZYMobileEDGAR DEDJI NIKOLAI HINAFOCE DJENONTIN

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Merge Magic Academy

One-time15
  • 80_Diamond$1.99
  • Endless_Reward_Level_1$1.99
  • Energy_gift$1.99
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  • Endless_Reward_Level_2$2.99
  • Endless_Reward_Level_3$3.99
  • battlepass$4.99
  • Daily_Bundle_4$4.99
  • 240_Diamond$4.99
  • piggy0$4.99
  • Starter_gift$4.99
  • Daily_Bundle_5$7.99
  • SuperBattlePass$7.99
  • 580_Diamond$9.99
  • Daily_Bundle_6$9.99
  • piggy2$29.99
8 purchases

Solitaire Gram

One-time8
  • Pack de pièces - Petit$1.99
  • Pack Ramadan$1.99
  • Pack Pop culture asiatique$1.99
Show 5 more
  • Pack Noël$1.99
  • Pack Cuisine africaine$1.99
  • Pack Artistes du monde$1.99
  • Pack de pièces - Moyen$3.99
  • Pack de pièces - Grand$6.99

Questions

Is Merge Magic Academy free?
Merge Magic Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solitaire Gram free?
Solitaire Gram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Merge Magic Academy or Solitaire Gram have ads?
Solitaire Gram shows ads; Merge Magic Academy does not.

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