Marimo Merge vs Circuit Break
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Marimo Merge
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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!
Circuit Break
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Chain the spark. Break the grid. Enter a glowing cyberpunk puzzle world where every move matters. Launch sparks through directional tiles, trigger massive combos, and clear the board with precision strategy. Tap directional tiles to launch sparks across the grid. Clear all the red glitch tiles to advance. Plan your routes carefully, trigger combos, and maximize your chain length before you run out of moves. The bigger the chain, the bigger the score. Easy to learn but difficult to master, CIRCUIT BREAK combines satisfying chain reactions with quick decision-making and score-chasing gameplay.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Circuit Break at none against Marimo Merge's shown. Circuit Break also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Marimo Merge ships an update every 3 months, Circuit Break every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marimo Merge | Circuit Break |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 199 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masaki Kanno | Gareth DeWalt |
In-app purchases
Marimo Merge
No in-app purchases
Circuit Break
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Marimo Merge free?
Is Circuit Break free?
Do Marimo Merge or Circuit Break have ads?
Which is updated more often, Marimo Merge or Circuit Break?
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