Comparison

Merge Magic Academy vs PawSleuth

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

PawSleuth

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Something happened in Sweet Forest — someone snuck a bite of the snacks! Nine adorable animals each tell you where they were when it happened. Your job: use their statements to put everyone back in their spot at the moment of the crime. Once the scene clicks into place, the snack thief — the one left alone with the victim — has nowhere left to hide. ■ In one line Read the alibis → arrange everyone → catch the thief. As rigorous as Sudoku, as cozy as a picture book. ■ Why it's fun · Every level has exactly one solution — pure deduction, never luck · Every statement is true. You're not spotting lies; you're reconstructing the truth · Got it wrong? The "Contradiction Check" points to exactly which statement doesn't fit, so you learn how to reason ■ Plenty to solve · 9 chapters × 9 maps — 81 hand-drawn levels in all · From a 5×5 mushroom cottage to a 9×9 throne room, the challenge climbs gently · Every map reshuffles each time you enter — the same map always brings a fresh puzzle · Daily Case: one shared puzzle worldwide, every day. How many stars can you earn today? ■ Cuteness, done right · Nine little detectives are waiting to meet you · All hand-drawn comic art — every animal, honey jar, red lantern and crystal orb is illustrated by hand · Dress-Up Cottage: bows, detective hats, tiny crowns… doll up your partner · Case Files: a report card is generated each time you solve a case — collect, revisit, and share ■ Thoughtful touches · Fully offline — play on the train or a plane, no sign-up or login · Leave mid-case and your progress is saved; pick up right where you left off · Professor Owl's hints always point to the correct answer — never misleading · Three gentle music-box tracks, switch freely Join PawSleuth now and track down every last missing snack!

Screenshots

Merge Magic Academy4 screens
PawSleuth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Merge Magic Academy at none against PawSleuth's shown. Merge Magic Academy also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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 PawSleuth sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Merge Magic Academy versus PawSleuth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerge Magic AcademyPawSleuth
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
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size397 MB30 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZYMobileYU ZHAO

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
4 purchases

PawSleuth

One-time4
  • 300 Paw Coins$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • 1000 Paw Coins$1.99
Show 1 more
  • Detective Deluxe$5.99

Questions

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

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