Comparison

BlockBaaz vs Thrive Merge

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

Head to head
About

BlockBaaz

Features
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BLOCKBAAZ โ€” block ยท clear ยท conquer A cosmic-themed block puzzle that's easy to learn and hard to put down. Drag, drop, clear lines, and chase combos on an 11ร—11 grid that fills up faster than you think. ENDLESS, TIME ATTACK & PASS-AND-PLAY - Endless โ€” keep going until the board fills up. Track your personal best. - Time Attack โ€” a 60-second sprint. Score as much as you can before the buzzer. - Pass and Play โ€” two players take turns on one device with the same shape sequence. Highest score wins. No internet required. DAILY CHALLENGE A new puzzle every day, identical worldwide. Same shapes, same goal โ€” beat the global mark and keep your streak alive. POWER-UPS YOU'LL ACTUALLY USE - Row Eraser, Column Eraser, Color Bomb โ€” clear chunks of the board in one tap. - Lightning Strike โ€” a jagged bolt destroys 5 random filled cells. - Cross Blast, Diagonal Sweep, Magnet โ€” bigger plays for bigger combos. - Block Multiplier โ€” your next placement scores 3ร—. - Phoenix โ€” auto-revive once if you fail a run. - Time Stop, Galaxy Clear โ€” mythic-tier last-resort saves. EARN โ€” DON'T PAY Every coin in the game is earned by playing or by watching a short opt-in rewarded ad. Every player can reach every power-up. There are no in-app purchases. There is no pay-to-win. DESIGNED FOR INDIAN PLAYERS Made in India. Hindi support for everyday strings. Festival banners on Diwali, Holi, Republic Day, Independence Day, Ganesh Chaturthi and New Year. Combo callouts in everyday Hinglish โ€” JHAKAS!, DHAMAKA!, BAAZ MODE! ACCESSIBILITY - Colorblind-safe block palette toggle in Settings. - Big-tap controls โ€” every chip and button sized for thumbs. - Strong contrast ratios, no flashing patterns. NO ACCOUNTS REQUIRED Your scores, streaks and inventory live on your iPhone or iPad. No sign-up, no email, no password. Your data stays yours. WHAT'S ALREADY IN - 12-item power-up catalog with rarity tiers (Rare โ†’ Mythic). - Daily Lucky Wheel with eight distinct prizes. - A 6-item starter pack on first install โ€” try every rarity before spending a single coin. - Per-tier daily ad-claim caps (Rare 5/day, Epic 3/day, Legendary 2/day, Mythic 1/day). - Cosmic dark theme throughout โ€” gentle on the eyes, easy at night. PRIVACY We don't collect personal information. The only third party that sees data from this app is Google AdMob (and only when you opt into a rewarded ad). You can read exactly what Google collects at admob.google.com/privacy. Block. Clear. Conquer. Welcome, Baaz!

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Thrive Merge

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Thrive Merge is a calm, beautiful merge puzzle with a wellness twist. Combine items to build your wellness hub, fulfill orders, and grow through four themed worlds - at your own relaxed pace, or against the clock when you want a challenge. MERGE & BUILD Combine items to discover higher tiers and furnish your wellness hub. FOUR WORLDS Holistic, Gym & Fitness, Wellness Retreat (Spa), and Sports Academy - each with its own chains, art, and feel. WELLNESS JOURNEY A relaxed, stress-free mode focused on progress and satisfying merges. DAILY CHALLENGES Three hand-tuned challenges a day (Easy / Medium / Hard) with timers, move limits, and real fail states. Clear the Hard one for an exclusive cosmetic. COLLECTIONS Discover and complete every chain across all worlds. SATISFYING FEEL Bouncy merges, particle bursts, and gentle motion designed to relax. Free to play. Optional ads and in-app purchases support development.

Screenshots

BlockBaaz4 screens
Thrive Merge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BlockBaaz at none against Thrive Merge's 9. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Thrive Merge sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. BlockBaaz asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlockBaaz ships an update every 6 days, Thrive Merge every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
BlockBaaz versus Thrive Merge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockBaazThrive Merge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days โ€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size90 MB119 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperACKPlus Solutions Private LimitedRafael Ton

In-app purchases

None

BlockBaaz

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Thrive Merge

One-time9
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • Energy Drink$0.99
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
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  • Pouch of Gems$2.99
  • Unlock Gym & Fitness$2.99
  • Unlock Wellness Retreat$3.99
  • Unlock Sports Academy$4.99
  • Chest of Gems$7.99
  • Wellness Bundle$9.99

Questions

Is BlockBaaz free?
BlockBaaz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thrive Merge free?
Thrive Merge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BlockBaaz or Thrive Merge have ads?
Both BlockBaaz and Thrive Merge show ads.
Which is updated more often, BlockBaaz or Thrive Merge?
BlockBaaz ships an update every 6 days, and Thrive Merge every 2 weeks. Most recently, BlockBaaz was updated on October 25, 2026 and Thrive Merge on October 25, 2026.

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