Comparison

Mellow Blocks vs Kinoko Merge

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

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Mellow Blocks

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Five hand-painted worlds. Fifty levels. Six companions waiting to meet you. Mellow Blocks is a cozy puzzle adventure โ€” a journey from the soft drift of the Clouds to the edge of Infinity, told through watercolor worlds and the friends you meet along the way. โ€” A JOURNEY UPWARD โ€” Rise through the Clouds, the Stars, the Moon, and a sparkling Galaxy, all the way to Infinity. Five hand-painted watercolor worlds, 10 levels each, with a boss waiting at the top. Meet Mellow, Cloud, Stella, Luna, Cosmo, and Nova โ€” each with their own story to share as you climb. โ€” THREE WAYS TO PLAY โ€” - Dreamscape โ€” a 50-level Adventure Map across 5 rising worlds, with characters, dialogue, and story moments - Gravity โ€” clear a line and watch the blocks above tumble down into chain clears - Classic โ€” endless, calming play; clear lines and chase your best score โ€” CLEVER POWER-UPS โ€” Bomb, Lightning, Color Bomb, and Multiplier โ€” plus combo bonuses, color-harmony rewards, ghost previews, and wildcard blocks to keep every board fresh. โ€” MORE THAN A PUZZLE โ€” - Soft landings โ€” no harsh "Game Over," just a gentle nudge to try again - Soothing music and floating, theme-based particles - Six visual themes and seasonal shifts through the year โ€” MADE FOR EVERYONE โ€” - Fully localized in 13 languages (including right-to-left Arabic) - Color-blindโ€“friendly palettes and customization โ€” PLAY ANYWHERE โ€” No Wi-Fi, no servers, no pressure. Mellow Blocks plays fully offline โ€” perfect for commutes, breaks, or winding down before bed. One-time Remove Ads available if you'd like an uninterrupted flow. Whether you've got 30 seconds or 30 minutes, this is the cozy puzzle you'll keep coming back to. โ€” MADE BY BEMO LABS โ€” An independent studio in Istanbul. Every world, character, and line of code was made by one person, for people who like their puzzles calm. Got feedback or a feature idea? Write to us: hello@bemolabs.com

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Kinoko Merge

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Dive into the cozy, colorful world of mushroom merging! In Kinoko Merge: Match Game, your mission is simple: match mushrooms of the same kind to grow bigger and bigger ones. When two identical mushrooms touch, they pop together into a larger, rarer, even cuter cap. Aim to create the legendary Ancient Mushroom without letting them spill out of the pit! Unlike other merge games, you don't just drop from the top. You stand at the rim of a soft 3D pit, aim wherever you like, and toss each mushroom into the pile. Bounce shots off the wooden walls, plan the perfect landing, and watch your little mushroom friends grow. Relaxing Merge Fun Match identical mushrooms and watch them transform into larger, charming creations. Easy to learn, soothing to play, and impossible to put down. Aim and Toss Swipe to rotate your view, then tap anywhere to send a mushroom flying. Set up the perfect shot and let it land. Strategic Merging Plan every move to keep the pit from overflowing as space runs out. One clever bank shot can trigger a whole chain of merges. 10 Adorable Mushrooms to Grow From the Tiny Button to the mighty Ancient Mushroom, every stage has its own face, color, and personality. Keep merging to see how big you can grow them. A Warm, Cozy World Soft cel-shaded visuals, a gentle seaside soundtrack, and bouncy toy-like physics make every session feel like a little vacation. Bright, friendly, and perfect for all ages. Quick, Calming Sessions Runs last just a few minutes โ€” ideal for a break, a commute, or unwinding before bed. No timers, no pressure, just merge and relax. Handy Power-Ups Clear the clutter with a Shroom Bomb, settle the pile with a gentle Shake, upgrade a cap with Fertilizer, or pluck out a troublemaker when things get crowded. Only the most clever mergers ever grow the Ancient Mushroom. Can you take on the challenge? Prepare for a mushroom-filled journey in Kinoko Merge: Match Game. Download now and start merging!

Screenshots

Mellow Blocks4 screens
Kinoko Merge3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kinoko Merge at none against Mellow Blocks's 1. Kinoko Merge also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Mellow Blocks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kinoko Merge asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mellow Blocks ships an update every 6 weeks, Kinoko Merge weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Mellow Blocks versus Kinoko Merge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMellow BlocksKinoko Merge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size211 MB323 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperOnder GencAdrian Legaspi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mellow Blocks

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
None

Kinoko Merge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mellow Blocks free?
Mellow Blocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kinoko Merge free?
Kinoko Merge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mellow Blocks or Kinoko Merge have ads?
Both Mellow Blocks and Kinoko Merge show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mellow Blocks or Kinoko Merge?
Mellow Blocks ships an update every 6 weeks, and Kinoko Merge weekly. Most recently, Mellow Blocks was updated on October 31, 2026 and Kinoko Merge on October 25, 2026.

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