Merging Cat Balls vs Beanmino
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Beanmino
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Place it. Stretch it. Clear it. A brand-new block puzzle — Beanmino. HOW TO PLAY Fill a complete row and it clears — just like you'd expect. But Beanmino has a twist: some pieces have numbers on them. Place a numbered piece, and it stretches by that many cells! Clear lines one by one as you go, or let them pile up for a big clear? Two steps — place and stretch — that's all it takes. Simple to pick up, with surprisingly deep strategy. FEATURES · Touch, drag, and flick — fully intuitive controls · Numbered pieces that stretch and shift your strategy · Adventure Mode: 100 stages at launch (Easy to Hard) · Endless Mode: push to your limit and chase the high score! · Play offline, anytime. PERFECT FOR · Anyone who wants a quick brain workout on the go · Block puzzle fans looking for something with a twist · Players who want simple controls that never get old Plant the bean, grow the sprout, fill the board with flowers!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Merging Cat Balls at fortnightly against Beanmino's every 5 weeks. Beanmino's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Merging Cat Balls sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Beanmino sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Merging Cat Balls ships an update fortnightly, Beanmino every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Merging Cat Balls | Beanmino |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 176 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hisashi Yoshizawa | TAKASAGO SEWOI |
In-app purchases
Merging Cat Balls
- Remove Ads$1.99
Beanmino
- remove ads (30 days)$0.49
Questions
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