Comparison

RetroMerge vs Bumpy Bus

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

Head to head
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 โ€“ 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 โ€“ 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

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Bumpy Bus

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Keep the bus balanced โ€” or watch everything (and everyone) go flying. You're behind the wheel of an old minibus on a long, bumpy route. Sharp turns, sudden braking, potholes and surprise events constantly try to tip your cargo off balance. React fast, shift your weight, and keep the ride steady for as long as you can. FEATURES โ€ข Simple one-tap balance controls, hard to master โ€ข A long route through 19+ unique locations โ€” countryside, city, mountains, harbor, historic center, winter roads, village fairs and more โ€ข Dynamic day/night cycle and four full seasons, from spring to a brutal winter โ€ข Weather that matters: rain, snow, and sudden thunderstorms with startling lightning โ€ข Random road events keep every run different โ€ข Watch a short ad for a second chance when you crash How far can you make it before everything comes crashing down?

Screenshots

RetroMerge4 screens
Bumpy Bus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bumpy Bus at none against RetroMerge's 2. RetroMerge's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. RetroMerge sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Bumpy Bus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
RetroMerge versus Bumpy Bus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetroMergeBumpy Bus
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size57 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClara LehmannOleksandr Mizin

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RetroMerge

One-time2
  • Hammer Bundle$1.99
  • Fruit Bundle$2.99
None

Bumpy Bus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RetroMerge free?
RetroMerge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bumpy Bus free?
Bumpy Bus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RetroMerge or Bumpy Bus have ads?
Bumpy Bus shows ads; RetroMerge does not.

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