Comparison

Merge Planets vs SHOOT PLANETS

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

Head to head
About

Merge Planets

Engage in a 3D cosmic puzzle adventure by merging celestial bodies. Guide and drop planets to match and evolve them, aiming to reach the Sun while avoiding the danger line. Enjoy realistic physics and stunning space visuals.

Highlights
  • 3D watermelon game mechanics
  • Realistic physics simulation
  • Stunning space aesthetics
  • Global leaderboards
  • Immersive audio and animation
  • Offline play
Features
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Ready for a cosmic 3D watermelon-style puzzle adventure? Merge Planets is a captivating, physics-based space puzzle game inspired by the watermelon game mechanics. Instead of dropping fruits, guide and drop celestial bodies into the cosmic arena in full 3D. Match identical planets to merge and evolve them—from tiny Pluto all the way up to the giant, glowing Sun! How to Play: 1. Tap and drag to guide the planet to the position you want to drop it in the 3D space. 2. Release to drop! Merge two identical planets to evolve them into a larger celestial body. 3. Keep an eye on the red danger line; don't let your planets stack up to the top! 4. Reach the ultimate Sun and score as high as possible. Key Features: - 3D Watermelon Game Mechanics: A fresh, dimensional space twist on the classic merge matching mechanics with beautiful planetary orbits. - Realistic Physics Simulation: Fluid collision physics and gravity make every planet bounce, roll, and merge feel incredibly satisfying. - Stunning Space Aesthetics: Rich planet textures, realistic atmospheres, and custom glowing elements create a premium, photorealistic space design. - Global Leaderboards: Compete with players worldwide, track your rank, and share your score dynamically with friends. - Immersive Audio & Animation: Enjoy relaxing soundtracks, cosmic sound effects, and smooth micro-animations during gameplay. - Play Offline: No internet connection? No problem! Play wherever and whenever you want. Plan your drops, find the perfect angles, and conquer the universe. Download Merge Planets now and start your space journey!

About

SHOOT PLANETS

Features
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Launch planets into the container and stack them as high as possible! SHOOT PLANET is a physics-based puzzle game where you use a slingshot to launch planets and carefully manage limited space. Merge planets of the same size to create smaller planets and earn score multipliers! Simple controls combined with realistic physics create a fun and challenging experience.

Screenshots

Merge Planets4 screens
SHOOT PLANETS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Merge Planets at none against SHOOT PLANETS's shown. Merge Planets also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.2). SHOOT PLANETS's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Merge Planets ships an update weekly, SHOOT PLANETS every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Merge Planets versus SHOOT PLANETS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerge PlanetsSHOOT PLANETS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB15 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAykut YILDIRIMTaishi Miyamura

In-app purchases

None

Merge Planets

No in-app purchases

None

SHOOT PLANETS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Merge Planets free?
Merge Planets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SHOOT PLANETS free?
SHOOT PLANETS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Merge Planets or SHOOT PLANETS have ads?
SHOOT PLANETS shows ads; Merge Planets does not.
Which is updated more often, Merge Planets or SHOOT PLANETS?
Merge Planets ships an update weekly, and SHOOT PLANETS every 3 days. Most recently, Merge Planets was updated on November 8, 2026 and SHOOT PLANETS on October 31, 2026.

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