Comparison

Pop N Merge vs Puzzle Steps

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

Head to head
About

Pop N Merge

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Pop-N-Merge is a satisfying physics puzzle game where you shoot, bounce, and merge colorful balls! Launch balls from the bottom of the arena and watch them ricochet off walls in unpredictable ways. When two balls of the same level collide, they merge into a bigger, higher-level ball - creating chain reactions and combo streaks! HOW TO PLAY - Drag to aim, release to shoot - Balls bounce off walls like billiards - Match same-level balls to merge them - Chain reactions = massive combos & scores - Game over when balls block the launcher FEATURES * Simple one-finger controls, easy to learn * Realistic physics with satisfying bounces * 11 ball levels to discover and merge * Power-ups: Wild Ball (merge with any level) * Built-in aim line guide (always visible) * Classic Mode * Chase your high score - how far can you go? Perfect for quick sessions or long play. No internet required - play anytime, anywhere!

About

Puzzle Steps

Features
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Watch the path light up. Memorize it. Then jump! Puzzle Steps is a 3D memory puzzle where a glowing trail appears for just a few seconds โ€” then fades away. Guide your little hero across floating islands from pure memory. One wrong step and the platform crumbles into the clouds! HOW TO PLAY - Watch the golden path light up - Memorize it before it fades - Tap the platforms to hop across - Reach the flag to clear the level FEATURES - Two beautiful 3D worlds: cozy sky islands at sunset, then deep space with planets, crystals and the Milky Way - Levels grow longer and wider as your memory sharpens โ€” every level is tuned for a fair challenge - Fell down? Continue right where you were - Level map: replay any level you have unlocked - Quick sessions, one-hand portrait play - Works offline Train your memory a few steps at a time. How far can you go?

Screenshots

Pop N Merge4 screens
Puzzle Steps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pop N Merge at 12.0 against Puzzle Steps's 14.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Pop N Merge versus Puzzle Steps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPop N MergePuzzle Steps
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 5 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better14.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size130 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer้‚ต้‘ซ ๆŽ0GUN CUKUR

In-app purchases

None

Pop N Merge

No in-app purchases

None

Puzzle Steps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pop N Merge free?
Pop N Merge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Puzzle Steps free?
Puzzle Steps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pop N Merge or Puzzle Steps have ads?
Both Pop N Merge and Puzzle Steps show ads.

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