Comparison

NumNom~ vs Marimo Merge

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

Head to head
About

NumNom~

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NumNom is a fast arcade number game. Bigger number eats smaller number. - Drag Anywhere to Move. - Smaller numbers can be eaten to help you grow. - Negative numbers reduce your score, so avoid them. - Bigger numbers can eat you and end the game.

About

Marimo Merge

Features
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Marimo Merge is a physics merge puzzle game where you drop cute marimo (green algae balls, moss balls) into an aquarium and combine those with the same numbers to grow them bigger and bigger. The rules are simple, but creating large marimo requires careful thinking, and the satisfying merges and addictive chain reactions give the game surprising depth. ● Basic Rules Tap to drop marimo into the field (aquarium) from above. Before dropping, the marimo automatically moves left and right—tap the screen at the right moment to place it where you want. Each marimo has a random number (1, 3, 9, …). When three marimo with the same number come together, they merge into a larger marimo with a higher value. Repeat this to create bigger marimo and earn points by growing them or reaching target sizes and clearing them from the tank. The game ends when five marimo overflow from the field. ● Special Actions + Hold You can hold one marimo before dropping it. By choosing when and which number to drop, you can avoid creating unnecessary gaps and grow your marimo more efficiently. + Shake After dropping several marimo, you can shake the entire tank. This can send separated marimo flying together or force near-misses to merge—potentially saving you from tricky situations. ● Game Modes + Max 2187 Mode When a marimo reaches 2187, it can be cleared from the tank. Clearing creates space, allowing you to continue merging and score even higher. + Max 6561 Mode The maximum value increases to 6561 (three 2187 marimo merged). Enjoy a more challenging and strategic merge puzzle experience. + Max Unlimited Mode Marimo never disappear, no matter how large they become. See how big you can grow them! ● Rankings Compete with marimo masters around the world for the highest merge points. Aim to become the ultimate marimo master!

Screenshots

NumNom~4 screens
Marimo Merge4 screens

Verdict

The call

NumNom~ and Marimo Merge are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
NumNom~ versus Marimo Merge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNumNom~Marimo Merge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB199 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Ningdom Technology Co., Ltd.Masaki Kanno

In-app purchases

None

NumNom~

No in-app purchases

None

Marimo Merge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NumNom~ free?
NumNom~ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Marimo Merge free?
Marimo Merge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NumNom~ or Marimo Merge have ads?
Both NumNom~ and Marimo Merge show ads.

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