Comparison

Squishy Slime Merge vs Burrow

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

Head to head
About

Squishy Slime Merge

Features
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Drop. Merge. Squish! Slime Merge is the cutest, most satisfying drop-and-merge game around. Drop adorable slimes into the bowl, line up two of the same, and watch them merge into a bigger, wobblier blob. Easy to learn, impossible to put down. HOW TO PLAY - Tap to drop a slime - Two matching slimes merge into the next one up - Keep merging and don't let the bowl overflow - Chase the biggest slime and your highest score WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT - Oddly satisfying, squishy soft-body slimes that jiggle, pop and gooey-merge - Relaxing one-hand play, perfect for chilling out or killing time - Plays offline, no Wi-Fi needed - Discover rare mutation slimes with special looks - Power-ups to clear space and pull off huge combos - Climb the Game Center leaderboard and beat your friends - Free to play, pick up and play anytime Every merge feels good. Every drop counts. Can you reach the final slime and top the leaderboard? Drop your first slime now!

About

Burrow

Merge cute woodland creatures by dropping them into a burrow. Discover new animals, plan your merges, and clear space when the burrow gets crowded. Enjoy a cozy, ad-free experience with customizable art styles and scenes.

Highlights
  • Merge animals to discover new species
  • Discover 11 unique woodland animals
  • Unlock different art styles and scenes
  • Cozy design with soft sounds and haptics
  • Offline play and one-handed controls
  • No ads, accounts, or in-app purchases
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Drop critters into the burrow. When two of the same animal meet, they merge into the next, bigger one. Mouse becomes hedgehog, hedgehog becomes chipmunk… eleven woodland animals stand between you and the bear. It's easy to start and hard to put down: the jar fills fast, big critters need room, and one careless drop can bury the pair you were saving. Plan ahead, set up chain merges, and dig yourself out when the burrow gets crowded. MAKE IT TO BEAR • 11 critters to discover, from mouse all the way to bear • Fill in your evolution chain as you meet each new animal • Reach your first bear and the whole forest celebrates • Two bears? They wander off to hibernate — clearing space and earning a big bonus MAKE IT YOURS • 8 art styles: Sticker, Plushie, Kawaii, Ghibli, Sparkle, Stained Glass, Cel-Shaded, and Pixel • 5 scenes: Forest, Twilight, Burrow, Tabletop, and Pastel • Switch any time — your critters re-dress instantly, mid-game COZY BY DESIGN • Soft sounds and gentle haptics • A heartbeat warning when the burrow is nearly full — no cheap game overs • Your game saves itself, so you can pick up right where you left off • Play offline, anywhere, one-handed NOTHING IN YOUR WAY • No ads. No accounts. No in-app purchases. • No data collection One more drop. The fox is right there.

Screenshots

Squishy Slime Merge4 screens
Burrow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Burrow at none against Squishy Slime Merge's 1. Burrow also leads on ads (none vs shown). Squishy Slime Merge's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Squishy Slime Merge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Burrow asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Squishy Slime Merge ships an update every 4 days, Burrow every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Squishy Slime Merge versus Burrow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquishy Slime MergeBurrow
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB22 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFabian MehlhornKHADEM KADE BADIYAN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Squishy Slime Merge

One-time1
  • No Ads$4.99
None

Burrow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Squishy Slime Merge free?
Squishy Slime Merge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Burrow free?
Burrow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Squishy Slime Merge or Burrow have ads?
Squishy Slime Merge shows ads; Burrow does not.
Which is updated more often, Squishy Slime Merge or Burrow?
Squishy Slime Merge ships an update every 4 days, and Burrow every 11 days. Most recently, Squishy Slime Merge was updated on November 5, 2026 and Burrow on October 31, 2026.

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