# Meld vs Squishy Drop

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meld | Squishy Drop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meld-cozy-merge-puzzle/id6777501498/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **26** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 254 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dreamly Colors GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877426068) | [Jack White](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868150262) |

## What reviewers say

### Meld

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meld-cozy-merge-puzzle/id6777501498)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Meld+ VIP Monthly Pass | $1.99 | per month |
| Meld+ Yearly Pass | $12.99 | per year |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Night Forest Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dino Jungle Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Honey Pot | $2.99 | one-time |
| 900 Honey Jar (Large) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Honey Pot | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited + 50,000 Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| Meld Lifetime VIP Pass | $29.99 | one-time |


### Squishy Drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squishy-drop/id6781873725)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*