Comparison

The 野菜 vs Merging Cat Balls

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

Head to head
About

The 野菜

Features
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野菜は好きでしょうか? もちろん、好きな野菜があれば嫌いな野菜もあると思います。 嫌いな野菜は消してしまいましょう。

About

Merging Cat Balls

Merge matching cat balls to evolve them through 12 stages and achieve the ultimate cat. Enjoy simple, one-handed gameplay with quick score-attack sessions. Unlock new cat box designs and compete on the leaderboard.

Highlights
  • 12 Cat Ball evolution stages
  • Simple one-handed controls
  • Score-attack gameplay
  • Leaderboard competition
  • Unlockable Cat Box designs
  • Cute BGM and sound effects
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Cute Cat Balls drop into the box—merge matching cats and watch them grow! When two matching Cat Balls touch, they merge into the next evolution stage. Combine all 12 stages and try to reach the final Cat Ball! The rules are simple and easy to understand, so anyone can start playing right away. 【How to Play】  • Drag and drop a Cat Ball wherever you like.  • Matching Cat Balls merge and evolve into the next stage.  • Bigger Cat Balls are worth more points!  • The game ends when the Cat Balls cross the game-over line.  • Beat your high score and climb the leaderboard! 【Helpful Items】  • Remove 1 Cat Ball  Remove one unwanted Cat Ball from the box.  •Shake the Box   Shake the box to move the Cat Balls around.  Each item has a limited number of uses.  After you run out, you can watch a video ad to get 1 extra use per game. 【Cat Box Collection】  Play until Game Over to unlock new Cat Box designs.  Choose your favorite box and enjoy playing with a new look! 【Features】  • 12 adorable Cat Ball evolution stages  • Simple controls designed for easy one-handed play  • Quick score-attack gameplay perfect for short breaks  • Compete with players on the leaderboard  • Unlock new Cat Boxes as you play  • Cute BGM and sound effects that match the world of the game 【Recommended for Players Who】  • Enjoy merge puzzle games  • Love cats  • Like cute and relaxing games  • Want a simple, intuitive game with easy controls  • Want something fun to play during commutes, breaks, or before bed

Screenshots

The 野菜2 screens
Merging Cat Balls4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The 野菜 at none against Merging Cat Balls's 1. The 野菜 also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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. Merging Cat Balls sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The 野菜 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The 野菜 ships an update daily, Merging Cat Balls fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
The 野菜 versus Merging Cat Balls: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe 野菜Merging Cat Balls
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS1616.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB176 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKumagai TomokiHisashi Yoshizawa

In-app purchases

None

The 野菜

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Merging Cat Balls

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is The 野菜 free?
The 野菜 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Merging Cat Balls free?
Merging Cat Balls is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The 野菜 or Merging Cat Balls have ads?
Both The 野菜 and Merging Cat Balls show ads.
Which is updated more often, The 野菜 or Merging Cat Balls?
The 野菜 ships an update daily, and Merging Cat Balls fortnightly. Most recently, The 野菜 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Merging Cat Balls on October 30, 2026.

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