Comparison

Merges Chef vs Garden Grid Quest

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

Head to head
About

Merges Chef

Features
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Welcome to Merges Chef, the ultimate culinary puzzle adventure! Merge simple ingredients to serve up mouth-watering dishes, build your dream restaurant, and unlock the cutest pet companions to help you along the way. Dive into a world where cooking meets merging! In Merges Chef, every swipe brings you closer to building a world-class dining empire. Combine everything from fresh veggies to sweet desserts, discover secret recipes, and watch your kitchen come to life. But you won't be cooking alone! As you expand your menu, you'll collect a squad of adorable, helpful pets. From loyal pups to cuddly kittens, your furry friends are here to cheer you on and bring special perks to your restaurant.

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Garden Grid Quest

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Garden Grid Quest is a calm block puzzle with a heart. Place blocks on an 8ร—8 grid, clear lines and columns, and watch a forgotten garden bloom back to life โ€” one peaceful move at a time. No timers rushing you. No ads interrupting you. Just you, the blocks, and the soft glow of Lumi the firefly. RESTORE THE GARDEN Bring five enchanted zones back to life โ€” the Ancient Portal, the Flower Path, the Sleeping Fountain, the Forgotten Greenhouse, and the Night Garden. 200 HANDCRAFTED LEVELS + ENDLESS A gentle difficulty curve, clever objectives, and a relaxing endless mode when you just want to unwind. THE LIGHT GAUGE & FIREFLIES Fill the Light Gauge to release a firefly that clears the board where you need it most โ€” our little signature twist on the block puzzle. ZEN MODE No objectives, no pressure. Pure, meditative block placing. MADE TO FEEL GOOD โ€ข Absolutely no ads โ€” ever โ€ข Play fully offline โ€ข Soft music & sounds you can turn off โ€ข Gentle boosters, never pay-to-win โ€ข Game Center leaderboards & achievements Cozy, poetic, and quietly addictive. Plant your first block and let the garden grow.

Screenshots

Merges Chef3 screens
Garden Grid Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Merges Chef at 13.0 against Garden Grid Quest's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Merges Chef sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Garden Grid Quest sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Merges Chef ships an update every 9 days, Garden Grid Quest every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Merges Chef versus Garden Grid Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerges ChefGarden Grid Quest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better18.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size252 MB651 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOmer DerhyThanh My DUONG

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Merges Chef

One-time3
  • 250 Gems$0.99
  • 600 Gems$1.99
  • 2000 Gems$5.99
6 purchases

Garden Grid Quest

One-time6
  • Starter Offer$1.99
  • Small Basket$1.99
  • Light Pack$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Garden Chest$4.99
  • Light Coffer$9.99
  • Fireflies' Treasure$19.99

Questions

Is Merges Chef free?
Merges Chef is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Garden Grid Quest free?
Garden Grid Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Merges Chef or Garden Grid Quest have ads?
Neither Merges Chef nor Garden Grid Quest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Merges Chef or Garden Grid Quest?
Merges Chef ships an update every 9 days, and Garden Grid Quest every 5 days. Most recently, Merges Chef was updated on October 25, 2026 and Garden Grid Quest on November 5, 2026.

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