Comparison

Bison Blast vs Merge Splash

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

Head to head
About

Bison Blast

A hyper-casual puzzle game where players match colorful totems to unleash a bison that smashes pixel blocks. It offers satisfying destruction and strategic planning with simple one-touch controls.

Highlights
  • Satisfying pixel crash action
  • Smart spatial strategy
  • Easy one-touch controls
  • Endless vibrant patterns
  • Perfect quick break
Features
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Unleash the power of the stampede in Bison Blast! This unique hyper-casual puzzle game combines clever color matching with the thrilling satisfaction of pure pixel destruction. Clear your mind and crush your stress with every single run! The rules are simple but the action is intense. Place colorful totems on the shelf to summon the mighty bison. If the matching block at the bottom of the pixel grid has an open path, the bison will charge forward, shattering the blocks into pieces. Watch the pixels crumble in this fast-paced, high-satisfaction arcade puzzle! Key Features ● Satisfying Pixel Crash Action: Feel the incredible sensory thrill as the roaring bison smashes through layers of colorful pixel blocks. ● Smart Spatial Strategy: The bison can only charge if a block's sides are unblocked. Plan your totem order wisely to clear a path! ● Easy One-Touch Controls: Just select a totem and place it on the shelf. Intuitve mechanics make it instantly accessible for players of all ages. ● Endless Vibrant Patterns: Discover a wide variety of beautifully designed pixel art grids that challenge your tactical thinking at every level. ● Perfect Quick Break: No complicated rules—just pure, addictive fun. Play at your own pace anytime, anywhere to refresh your day. How to Play 1. Analyze the Grid: Look at the color and structure of the bottom row of pixel blocks at the top of the screen. 2. Place Your Totems: Select a matching color totem from the bottom selection and place it onto the center shelf. 3. Release the Bison: As long as the targeted block is not trapped on all four sides, a powerful bison will dash out and crush it instantly! 4. Clear the Stage: Smash every last pixel block on the board to clear the level and claim your victory! Tired of ordinary, slow-paced puzzle games? It is time to experience the untamed energy of the stampede. Clear the grid, unleash the charge, and become the ultimate crash master! Download Bison Blast now and smash your way to a new high score!

About

Merge Splash

Merge colorful droplets to power up launchers and blast away pixel art. Clear all blocks to reveal the artwork and unlock new levels in this relaxing puzzle game. Play offline and enjoy satisfying splash effects.

Highlights
  • Merge matching droplets
  • Launch droplets to clear artwork
  • Hundreds of pixel art pictures
  • Bite-sized levels
  • Offline play
  • Satisfying splash effects
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Meet the Splashies! A colorful little droplets with one job: splash the picture away. Merge matching Splashies on your grid to grow their numbers, then load them into your launchers. Each Splashie fires a stream of its own color at the artwork above, blasting away every block that matches. The bigger the number, the more shots it has so smart merges mean bigger splashes. Clear the very last block and the picture is yours. HOW TO PLAY Merge two matching Splashies to combine their numbers into a bigger droplet Load your Splashies into the launcher slots Each one fires at the picture, clearing blocks in its matching color The number on a Splashie is its ammo, merge higher for longer, bigger splashes Clear every block to complete the artwork and unlock the next one WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT Merge, aim, clear: simple to pick up, surprisingly clever to master Hundreds of pixel art pictures to blast away, from smiley faces to fruit, hearts and more… Bite-sized levels perfect for a quick break or a long unwind Charming Splashie characters and deeply satisfying splash effects Play fully offline! no Wi-Fi needed! Fun, relaxing, and just brainy enough to keep you sharp. Merge the Splashies, clear the art, collect them all. Ready, Merge, Splash!

Screenshots

Bison Blast4 screens
Merge Splash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bison Blast at none against Merge Splash's shown. Bison Blast also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Merge Splash's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (47 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Bison Blast sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Merge Splash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bison Blast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Splash has 47 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bison Blast ships an update every 6 weeks, Merge Splash weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bison Blast versus Merge Splash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBison BlastMerge Splash
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (47 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings147 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB215 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKite GamesWhalo Games LTD

Customer experience

Bison Blast

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Merge Splash

All ratings45 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral8.9%
Negative4.4%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Bison Blast

One-time7
  • 1,000 Coins$1.99
  • No Ads Offer$7.99
  • 5,000 Coins$7.99
Show 4 more
  • 10,000 Coins$14.99
  • 25,000 Coins$29.99
  • 50,000 Coins$59.99
  • 100,000 Coins$99.99
10 purchases

Merge Splash

One-time10
  • M Coins Package$2.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • L Coins Package$3.99
Show 7 more
  • L Coins Package$4.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Failed Offer$5.99
  • XXL Coins Package$7.99
  • XXXL Coins Package$9.99
  • Mega Coins Package$19.99
  • Ultimate Coins Package$49.99

Questions

Is Bison Blast free?
Bison Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Merge Splash free?
Merge Splash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bison Blast or Merge Splash?
Bison Blast is rated higher. Bison Blast averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Merge Splash averages 4.7 from 47 ratings.
Do Bison Blast or Merge Splash have ads?
Merge Splash shows ads; Bison Blast does not.
Which is updated more often, Bison Blast or Merge Splash?
Bison Blast ships an update every 6 weeks, and Merge Splash weekly. Most recently, Bison Blast was updated on November 5, 2026 and Merge Splash on October 31, 2026.

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