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.
Merges Chef
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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.
Garden Grid Quest
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Garden Grid Quest is a calm block puzzle with a heart. Place blocks on an 8ร8 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 โข Absolutely no ads โ ever โข Play fully offline โข Soft music & sounds you can turn off โข Gentle boosters, never pay-to-win โข Game Center leaderboards & achievements Cozy, poetic, and quietly addictive. Plant your first block and let the garden grow.
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Verdict
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.
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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.
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.
| Parameter | Merges Chef | Garden Grid Quest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 5 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 18.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 252 MB | 651 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Omer Derhy | Thanh My DUONG |
In-app purchases
Merges Chef
- 250 Gems$0.99
- 600 Gems$1.99
- 2000 Gems$5.99
Garden Grid Quest
- Starter Offer$1.99
- Small Basket$1.99
- Light Pack$4.99
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- Garden Chest$4.99
- Light Coffer$9.99
- Fireflies' Treasure$19.99
Questions
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