Comparison

Meld vs Squishy Drop

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

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About

Meld

A relaxing merge game where you combine cute animal balls to discover new friends and explore enchanting worlds. Designed for calm, it offers a pressure-free experience with no timers, perfect for unwinding.

Highlights
  • Merge cute animals
  • Explore 6 cozy worlds
  • Collect 60 unique friends
  • Play day or night with night mode
  • No timers or pressure
  • Free to start
Features
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Merge sweet pastries, colorful cocktail glasses and so much more. Meld is a cozy merge puzzle with 6 themed worlds and plenty of clever little challenges. Choose your spot and drop a piece. When two matching pieces touch, they merge into something bigger. Plan ahead, make room and turn one well-placed drop into a satisfying chain reaction. DISCOVER 6 THEMED WORLDS Visit a sweet patisserie, explore an ocean paradise and step into a winter wonderland. An enchanted garden, a dreamy world of imagination and an animal kingdom bring even more pieces to discover. Each world has its own look and collection of designs to merge. ONE MORE LEVEL TO EXPLORE Follow the world map and work your way through the levels. Think about where your next piece will land and which pair you can bring together. The idea is easy to learn, but finding room on a busy board takes a clever move. SETTLE INTO YOUR NEXT PUZZLE Soft colors, rounded shapes and playful details make Meld a welcoming place to spend a little time. Enjoy the cozy atmosphere while planning your next combination. One good merge can open up the board and give you a whole new possibility. WHAT YOU'LL FIND - Simple drop-and-merge gameplay - 6 themed worlds with different pieces to discover - A world map with plenty of levels to work through - Bigger pieces and chain reactions from thoughtful placement - Cute designs and clever puzzle challenges Find your favorite world and see what your next merge will bring. Meld is free to download and includes ads and optional in-app purchases. Privacy Policy: https://meldplay.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Squishy Drop

Features
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Squishy Drop is the cutest little merge puzzle you'll play all day. Drop a squishy into the jar, and when two of the same touch, they merge into a bigger, cuter one! Stack them up, chain combos for huge scores, and climb the 14-stage evolution chain — from a tiny Pinky all the way to the dazzling Prism. Just don't let the jar overflow! Easy to learn, satisfying to master. Perfect for a quick break or a long, cozy session. FEATURES • Simple one-touch play — aim, drop, merge • 14 adorable squishies to evolve, ending in the rare Prism • Chain combos for massive score multipliers • Earn gems and unlock 9 dreamy backgrounds — from a Cozy Bedroom to a Galaxy Dream • Stuck? Spend gems on a Shake to jostle the jar loose • Track your all-time biggest squishy • Relaxing music and squishy sound effects • Play offline, anytime Soft, squishy, and endlessly satisfying. Can you fill the jar with the biggest squishies ever?

Screenshots

Meld4 screens
Squishy Drop3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Squishy Drop at none against Meld's 10. Squishy Drop also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). Meld's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Meld sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Squishy Drop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Meld versus Squishy Drop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeldSquishy Drop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (26 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size254 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDreamly Colors GmbHJack White

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Meld

Subscriptions2
  • Meld+ VIP Monthly Pass$1.991 Month
  • Meld+ Yearly Pass7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time8
  • 150 Honey Jar$0.99
  • Night Forest Unlock$1.99
  • Dino Jungle Unlock$1.99
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  • Medium Honey Pot$2.99
  • 900 Honey Jar (Large)$4.99
  • Large Honey Pot$4.99
  • Unlimited + 50,000 Points$4.99
  • Meld Lifetime VIP Pass$29.99
None

Squishy Drop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meld free?
Meld is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Squishy Drop free?
Squishy Drop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Meld or Squishy Drop have ads?
Squishy Drop shows ads; Meld does not.

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