MergeBuckets vs Cosmic Drop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MergeBuckets
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MergeBuckets is a chill merge game. Merge anywhere with no ads, no internet required and no in app purchases. Explore different worlds by unlocking new themes, progress through the game by unlocking artefacts and show off your high score to your friends.
Cosmic Drop
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Welcome to Cosmic Drop — the ultimate space-themed merging puzzle game! Drop, match, and evolve celestial bodies in this highly addictive, physics-based challenge. Can you merge your way to the ultimate Black Hole? HOW TO PLAY Tap to drop planets into the cosmic gravity well. When two identical planets collide, they merge and evolve into the next, larger celestial body! Plan your drops carefully—if the planets pile up and cross the top line, your cosmic journey is over. STRATEGIC GAMEPLAY Hold & Swap: Need a different planet? Use the HOLD slot to save a planet for the perfect moment. Preview Next: Always see what’s coming next in the HUD so you can plan your drops like a true strategist. Combo Multipliers: Chain together multiple merges in a row to rack up massive high scores! POWERFUL COSMIC BOOSTERS Unleash spectacular abilities to get out of tight spots: Quake: Shake the gravity well to settle planets and trigger unexpected chain reactions! Pulse: Emits a powerful magnetic wave that pulls identical planets together for instant merges. Singularity: Deploy a mini black hole to absorb and destroy the smallest, most annoying planets blocking your way. FEATURES Stunning, high-quality 2D space visuals and glowing neon UI. Smooth, satisfying physics engine. Daily Streaks: Come back every day to earn coins and unlock powerful boosters! Game Center Leaderboards: Compete against your friends and players worldwide for the highest score. Are you ready to build the universe? Download Cosmic Drop now and start merging!
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Verdict
MergeBuckets and Cosmic Drop are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MergeBuckets ships an update every 2 months, Cosmic Drop every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | MergeBuckets | Cosmic Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SandenHub | Loc Truong |
In-app purchases
MergeBuckets
No in-app purchases
Cosmic Drop
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MergeBuckets free?
Is Cosmic Drop free?
Do MergeBuckets or Cosmic Drop have ads?
Which is updated more often, MergeBuckets or Cosmic Drop?
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