Comparison

Platform Hopper vs RetroMerge

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

Head to head
About

Platform Hopper

Features
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Get ready to test your reflexes in this simple but addictive arcade challenge. A bright little ball is stuck bouncing from platform to platform, and it’s up to you to guide it safely as the world scrolls by. Each platform you land on is a point earned but miss, and it’s game over. The controls are easy to learn: tap and hold left or right to nudge your ball across the screen, keeping it lined up for the next jump. The further you go, the faster it feels, and the more satisfying it is to keep that streak alive. It’s the kind of game you’ll pick up for a quick round, and suddenly find yourself playing again and again just to beat your best score. Smooth visuals, tight gameplay, and a clean design make it a great little time-killer whenever you need a fun distraction.

About

RetroMerge

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RetroMerge combines classic pixel art with captivating puzzle gameplay. Your mission: find the right strategy, merge matching fruits, and overcome increasingly complex challenges. FEATURES: - Completely ad-free – focus entirely on the game! - Progressively designed levels - Variety and rising difficulty - A special mode after level 200 for unlimited challenges - Charming retro design in authentic pixel art Whether for a quick session or hours of play – RetroMerge delivers the perfect mix of nostalgia and challenge. Can you master all levels and beat your own high score? End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service (ToS): https://clehmann.netlify.app/retromerge-terms

Screenshots

Platform Hopper2 screens
RetroMerge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Platform Hopper at none against RetroMerge's 2. Platform Hopper also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads, 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. RetroMerge sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Platform Hopper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Platform Hopper ships an update every 3 days, RetroMerge every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Platform Hopper versus RetroMerge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlatform HopperRetroMerge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClaremont Computer Network LLCClara Lehmann

In-app purchases

None

Platform Hopper

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RetroMerge

One-time2
  • Hammer Bundle$1.99
  • Fruit Bundle$2.99

Questions

Is Platform Hopper free?
Platform Hopper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RetroMerge free?
RetroMerge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Platform Hopper or RetroMerge have ads?
Neither Platform Hopper nor RetroMerge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Platform Hopper or RetroMerge?
Platform Hopper ships an update every 3 days, and RetroMerge every 5 months. Most recently, Platform Hopper was updated on October 28, 2026 and RetroMerge on October 30, 2026.

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