Comparison

Mergies vs Paint Worm

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

Head to head
About

Mergies

Features
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Mergies – Match, Merge, and Pop! Step into a colorful and relaxing world of merging fun! :rainbow: In Mergies, you’ll meet cute characters of all colors and shapes — some even wear stylish accessories! :tophat::sparkles: :video_game: How to play: Hold & Drag to bring identical characters together. When they meet, they merge and pop with a satisfying blast! :boom: Clear the board to earn points and unlock new combinations! :brain: It’s simple, relaxing, and addictive — a perfect mix of fun and strategy. :art: Smooth visuals, bright colors, and satisfying sounds make every merge feel rewarding. Ready to start merging? Dive into the world of Mergies now! :dizzy:

About

Paint Worm

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Paint Worm is a minimalist puzzle game where you guide a worm across a grid, painting every cell exactly once before escaping through the exit. HOW TO PLAY Move the worm using arrow keys (or on-screen D-pad). Your goal is simple: paint every paintable cell on the board, then reach the exit. The catch — you can never revisit a painted cell, and running into a wall too long ends your run. FEATURES • 370 handcrafted stages across 13 grid sizes — from relaxed 6×7 grids to demanding 14×18 puzzles • Smooth difficulty curve from beginner to expert • Full keyboard support — play entirely with arrow keys on Mac • 4 color themes: Mint, Berry, Sunny, Ocean • Dark mode support • Haptic feedback on mobile • Background music with toggle A pure logic puzzle. No timers, no ads interrupting gameplay, no in-app purchases. Just you and the grid.

Screenshots

Mergies4 screens
Paint Worm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Paint Worm at every 3 days against Mergies's every 8 months. Mergies's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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

Mergies ships an update every 8 months, Paint Worm every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Mergies versus Paint Worm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMergiesPaint Worm
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVedat Alpaydinjaegeun so

In-app purchases

None

Mergies

No in-app purchases

None

Paint Worm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mergies free?
Mergies is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paint Worm free?
Paint Worm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mergies or Paint Worm have ads?
Both Mergies and Paint Worm show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mergies or Paint Worm?
Mergies ships an update every 8 months, and Paint Worm every 3 days. Most recently, Mergies was updated on November 6, 2026 and Paint Worm on October 31, 2026.

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