Comparison

Meadow Merge vs Shopopia

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

Head to head
About

Meadow Merge

A relaxing puzzle game where you merge cute farm animals to grow your herd. Drop animals, match them to evolve, and expand your meadow at your own pace. Enjoy endless gameplay with no timers or stress.

Highlights
  • Merge cute farm animals
  • Grow your herd
  • No timers or stress
  • Endless gameplay
  • One-tap controls
  • The Tilt feature
Features
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Welcome to Meadow Merge: the cozy, laid-back puzzle game where cute farm animals tumble, bump, and merge into even cuter ones! Drop animals into your meadow and match them up to grow your herd. Two frogs become a chick, two chicks become a chicken, all the way up through ducks, rabbits, dogs, goats, pigs, and cows. How big can your meadow get? No timers. No stress. Just satisfying merges and adorable animals at your own pace. FEATURES • Simple one-tap controls — easy to pick up, hard to put down • Grow your herd from tiny frogs all the way to... well, you'll see • The Tilt — fill your meter and shake things up when the meadow gets crowded • Endless gameplay — every run is a fresh start • Cute farm animal cast with a surprise waiting at the top of the chain Perfect for a quiet moment, a commute, or whenever you need something cheerful to tap on.

About

Shopopia

Features
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Escape to Shopopia, the coziest corner of the world where you can build your dream shops alongside the cutest animal companions! From flipping juicy burgers to rolling fresh sushi, you can sit back, relax, and watch your friendly team handle the rush. It’s the perfect, stress-free idle tycoon adventure to brighten your day one delicious order at a time! Game Features: • Cook Up a Global Food Empire: Start with a simple beach stand and expand into a world-class culinary map! Open up a bustling burger joint at McBurgys or serve traditional, comforting meals at the local Sushi Bar. • Meet & Collect Special Friends: Unlock a charming cast of unique "Special Employees" to manage your counters, alongside legendary "Special Customers" who bring massive bonuses and rewards to your shops when they visit. • Stress-Free Idle Play: No stress here! Your cute animal staff keeps cooking, managing, and serving even when you’re offline. Pop back in whenever you want to collect your idle earnings and enjoy your progress. • Satisfying Upgrades: Level up your menu with a single tap! Upgrade your ingredients from classic steamed buns and miso soup to towering dream burgers and delicious ice cream to maximize your business success. • Pure Cozy Tycoon Vibes: Immerse yourself in a beautiful, colorful world filled with friendly faces, delightful animations, and peaceful gameplay designed to help you unwind. Ready to start your delicious new restaurant simulator adventure? Download Shopopia today and meet your new animal best friends!

Screenshots

Meadow Merge4 screens
Shopopia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meadow Merge at none against Shopopia's 9. Meadow Merge also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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. Shopopia sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Meadow Merge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meadow Merge ships an update weekly, Shopopia every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Meadow Merge versus Shopopia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeadow MergeShopopia
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB622 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFarside B.V.Capsule 15 S.L.

In-app purchases

None

Meadow Merge

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Shopopia

One-time9
  • Tiny Jewel Box$1.99
  • Starter Pack$3.49
  • Small Jewel Box$5.49
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  • Advanced Pack$6.99
  • Jewel Box$10.99
  • Premier Pack$13.99
  • Large Jewel Box$21.99
  • Huge Jewel Box$54.99
  • Giant Jewel Box$109.99

Questions

Is Meadow Merge free?
Meadow Merge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shopopia free?
Shopopia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Meadow Merge or Shopopia have ads?
Both Meadow Merge and Shopopia show ads.
Which is updated more often, Meadow Merge or Shopopia?
Meadow Merge ships an update weekly, and Shopopia every 10 days. Most recently, Meadow Merge was updated on October 31, 2026 and Shopopia on October 25, 2026.

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