Comparison

Tiny Merge Blocks vs Link Grid

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

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Tiny Merge Blocks

Features
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Tiny Merge Block โ€“ Number Puzzle Stack Game Relax, tap, and merge your way to bigger numbers in Tiny Merge Block โ€” a cozy little puzzle game that turns simple number-matching into a habit you won't want to break. Drop small numbered blocks onto the board, watch matching pairs fuse into bigger ones, and keep going until you've built your way up to 2048 and beyond. No rush, no pressure โ€” just you, a board, and the satisfying click of two blocks becoming one. Why people get hooked: Tiny Merge Block takes the classic "merge until you can't" puzzle formula and wraps it in a clean, minimal design that's easy on the eyes and easy on the brain. Every drop is a tiny decision โ€” where should this block go? Could you set up a bigger merge next turn? It's the kind of light strategic thinking that keeps your mind sharp without ever feeling like work. Game Highlights: Endless Play โ€“ No levels to run out of, no timer ticking down. Play a quick round on your break or settle in for a longer session. Clean, Minimal Look โ€“ A calm color palette and smooth animations make every merge feel satisfying, not chaotic. Real Brain Training โ€“ Every drop matters. Plan ahead, spot patterns, and think a few moves before you place a block. Handy Power-Ups โ€“ Stuck with a messy board? Use boosters to clear space, swap blocks, or rescue a tricky spot. Chase Your Best Score โ€“ Beat your own high score every time you play, and watch your biggest merged number climb. How to Play: Tap where you want your next block to land. Line up two blocks with the same number and they'll merge into one bigger block. Keep merging to reach higher numbers โ€” 2, 4, 8, 16... all the way up. Use boosters when the board gets tight, and keep the chain going as long as you can. Simple enough to pick up in seconds, deep enough to keep you playing for hours. Download Tiny Merge Block and see how high you can merge!

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Link Grid

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Link Grid is a relaxing number-path puzzle: connect every matching pair of numbers with a single unbroken line, without crossing any other path, until the entire grid is filled. Simple to learn in seconds โ€” deep enough to keep you thinking for months. HOW TO PLAY Drag from one numbered node to its match. Every path you draw has to reach its partner without crossing itself or another colour, and when the whole board is covered, the level is solved. No timers forcing your hand, no penalties for taking your time โ€” just you, the grid, and the satisfaction of a perfect fill. 100 LEVELS, 10 CHAPTERS A hand-tuned difficulty curve takes you from an easy 4x4 warm-up through ten themed chapters, each introducing one new twist before folding it into the puzzles that follow: - Bonus Stars to route your paths through for extra rewards - Stone Walls that block direct routes and force real detours - Locked Doors that only open for their matching colour - One-Way Streets that only let you enter from one direction - Portal Networks that teleport your path across the board - Switches & Gates that only open once another path crosses their switch - Crossing Bridges where two paths pass over each other without connecting The final Convergence and Mastery chapters combine everything you've learned into the toughest grids in the game. DAILY CHALLENGE A brand-new puzzle every day, completely separate from your main progress, with its own streak counter and history strip โ€” so a rough week on the main levels never costs you your streak, and a big campaign push never spoils tomorrow's daily puzzle. EARN YOUR HINTS Hints aren't handed out for free and they don't refill just by restarting โ€” you earn them by clearing a level with all three stars for the first time, or by keeping your Daily Challenge streak alive. When you do use one, it nudges you a few steps along the right path instead of just solving the whole thing for you. MAKE IT YOURS Seven distinct visual themes โ€” from a glowing Neon Grid to a calm Zen Garden, an Ice World, and beyond โ€” plus a colour-blind assist mode that labels every path with its number so colour is never the only clue. CHASE YOUR AWARDS A dozen achievements track everything from your very first connection to flawless no-hint clears, full-chapter sweeps, and long Daily Challenge streaks, each with live progress so you always know how close you are. Link Grid plays entirely offline โ€” no account, no always-on connection required, just open it and start connecting.

Screenshots

Tiny Merge Blocks4 screens
Link Grid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Link Grid at none against Tiny Merge Blocks's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Tiny Merge Blocks versus Link Grid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiny Merge BlocksLink Grid
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size168 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUsama AzizKinjal Rajodiya

In-app purchases

None

Tiny Merge Blocks

No in-app purchases

None

Link Grid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tiny Merge Blocks free?
Tiny Merge Blocks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Link Grid free?
Link Grid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tiny Merge Blocks or Link Grid have ads?
Tiny Merge Blocks shows ads; Link Grid does not.

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