Comparison

Fences Puzzle vs Thrive Merge

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

Head to head
About

Fences Puzzle

Features
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Build the perfect loop! Fences is a relaxing yet challenging puzzle game where you connect dots (poles) to form a single closed loop with no intersections. Each puzzle tests your logic, planning, and spatial thinking. With 6 difficulty levels from Novice to Expert and 1000 puzzles per level, you’ll enjoy endless gameplay that grows with your skill. How to Play • Connect all dots to form one continuous closed loop. • Each dot must have exactly two connections. • Only horizontal and vertical lines are allowed. • The loop must be simple—no intersections or multiple loops. Helpful Game Modes • Connect Line – Draw or remove lines between dots. • Mark No Line – Block paths where lines cannot go. • Mark Outside (Red) – Highlight areas outside the loop. • Mark Inside (Green) – Mark areas enclosed by the loop. Tips • Start with dots that already have lines or limited possible connections. • Use No Line mode to eliminate impossible paths. • Mark inside/outside areas to visualize the final fence. Win When • Every dot has two lines. • The loop is fully closed with no intersections. Challenge yourself, relax your mind, and enjoy thousands of puzzles!

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Thrive Merge

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Thrive Merge is a calm, beautiful merge puzzle with a wellness twist. Combine items to build your wellness hub, fulfill orders, and grow through four themed worlds - at your own relaxed pace, or against the clock when you want a challenge. MERGE & BUILD Combine items to discover higher tiers and furnish your wellness hub. FOUR WORLDS Holistic, Gym & Fitness, Wellness Retreat (Spa), and Sports Academy - each with its own chains, art, and feel. WELLNESS JOURNEY A relaxed, stress-free mode focused on progress and satisfying merges. DAILY CHALLENGES Three hand-tuned challenges a day (Easy / Medium / Hard) with timers, move limits, and real fail states. Clear the Hard one for an exclusive cosmetic. COLLECTIONS Discover and complete every chain across all worlds. SATISFYING FEEL Bouncy merges, particle bursts, and gentle motion designed to relax. Free to play. Optional ads and in-app purchases support development.

Screenshots

Fences Puzzle4 screens
Thrive Merge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fences Puzzle at none against Thrive Merge's 9. Fences Puzzle also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Thrive Merge's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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. Thrive Merge sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Fences Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fences Puzzle ships an update every 2 months, Thrive Merge every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Fences Puzzle versus Thrive Merge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFences PuzzleThrive Merge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB119 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAliaksandr UvarauRafael Ton

In-app purchases

None

Fences Puzzle

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Thrive Merge

One-time9
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • Energy Drink$0.99
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
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  • Pouch of Gems$2.99
  • Unlock Gym & Fitness$2.99
  • Unlock Wellness Retreat$3.99
  • Unlock Sports Academy$4.99
  • Chest of Gems$7.99
  • Wellness Bundle$9.99

Questions

Is Fences Puzzle free?
Fences Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thrive Merge free?
Thrive Merge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fences Puzzle or Thrive Merge have ads?
Both Fences Puzzle and Thrive Merge show ads.
Which is updated more often, Fences Puzzle or Thrive Merge?
Fences Puzzle ships an update every 2 months, and Thrive Merge every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fences Puzzle was updated on October 23, 2026 and Thrive Merge on October 25, 2026.

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