Comparison

World Map Puzzle vs Number Merge

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

Head to head
About

World Map Puzzle

Features
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Learn the shapes, locations and names of countries by placing pieces on a world map. FEATURES - Choose a continent, then an easy region or a whole-continent puzzle. - Play with country shapes or flag-and-name cards. - Small countries use readable badge pieces. - Tap hints or hold for help placing a piece. - Choose Japanese notation or English in Settings; interface text follows your selection. - Hear country names and celebrate completing a stage. - Track clear records and best times, and work toward a world-tour certificate. PLEASE NOTE Map data comes from Natural Earth (public domain). Borders and country names follow the Japan POV dataset. This reflects the data source and does not express a political position. Puzzles and bundled maps can be played offline.

About

Number Merge

Features
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The classic 2048 puzzle experience meets a brand-new physics and merging mechanic! Number Merge: Bubble Cascade is the most satisfying number merge game that will test your strategic mind and reflexes. Drop the falling numbers (2, 4, 8, 16...) into the right spots on the board, merge identical numbers to make them grow, and complete the level objectives. Plan your moves carefully before the board fills up! Features: - Addictive Gameplay: Drop numbers on top of each other and enjoy colorful burst effects and satisfying screen shakes. - Challenging Levels & Targets: Reaching high numbers isn't enough; you need to hit target scores and specific number goals with limited moves. - Powerful Boosters: Stuck in a corner? Use the "Shuffle" to refresh the board or the "Magnet" to pull identical numbers together! - Strategic Depth: Be careful when the board gets 65% full; if you don't plan your next move wisely, the game is over. - Customization & Comfort: Enjoy a seamless experience with the No Ads option for uninterrupted gameplay. Whether you want to play for a few minutes to relax or spend hours pushing your limits to reach the highest number, this game is for you. Start merging numbers today!

Screenshots

World Map Puzzle2 screens
Number Merge3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: World Map Puzzle at none against Number Merge's 6. World Map Puzzle also leads on ads (none vs shown). Number Merge's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. Number Merge sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. World Map Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
World Map Puzzle versus Number Merge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWorld Map PuzzleNumber Merge
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB158 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaoki ChibaKerem Demirkol

In-app purchases

None

World Map Puzzle

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Number Merge

One-time6
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • NoADs bundle$4.99
  • Small Pack$4.99
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  • NoAds$4.99
  • Medium Pack$9.99
  • Large Pack$19.99

Questions

Is World Map Puzzle free?
World Map Puzzle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Number Merge free?
Number Merge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do World Map Puzzle or Number Merge have ads?
Number Merge shows ads; World Map Puzzle does not.

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