# Astro Merge vs Beanbound

The clearest difference is ads: Beanbound at none against Astro Merge's shown. Beanbound also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Astro Merge's advantage is ratings volume (776 vs 4) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Astro Merge holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astro Merge has 776 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astro Merge | Beanbound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (776 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-merge/id6759088199/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanbound/id6818844668/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **776** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 289 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Gimica GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654487825) | [Brent Hassevoort](https://appshunter.io/developer/6818844670) |

## What reviewers say

### Astro Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-merge/id6759088199)

Launch planets into orbit and merge matching worlds to create larger celestial bodies. Strategically plan your placements to manage limited space and build combos for higher scores. Enjoy quick sessions or aim for a new personal best in this expanding universe.

**Highlights:** Launch planets with aim-and-release controls, Merge matching planets, Plan trajectories, Build combos, Manage limited space, Challenge high scores

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Beanbound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanbound/id6818844668)

Guide a growing bean upwards through a hazardous environment. Discover new evolutions and reach for the stars. Test your climbing skills and see how high you can go.

**Highlights:** Grow your bean, Dodge hazards, Climb higher, Discover new evolutions, Reach for space

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astro Merge free?

Astro Merge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Beanbound free?

Beanbound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Astro Merge or Beanbound?

Astro Merge is rated higher. Astro Merge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 776 ratings, while Beanbound averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Astro Merge or Beanbound have ads?

Astro Merge shows ads; Beanbound does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*