Comparison

StarhandProtocol2 vs Bloom Meld

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

Head to head
About

StarhandProtocol2

Features
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The starship is drifting into an unstable quantum sector. Its systems can only be restored through the Starhand Protocol—a tactical simulation where every poker hand powers the next stage of your journey.

About

Bloom Meld

Features
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Bloom Meld is a tile-based puzzle and strategy game built around planning, pattern recognition, and satisfying decisions. Read the objective, study the board, and create the best tile combinations. Build combos, solve challenging boards, unlock jade styles, and enjoy a polished puzzle experience. The rules are easy to learn, but each new board challenges you to think ahead, manage your remaining moves, and find the smartest combination. Improve your score and decide when to use a refresh, a hint, or a protective ward to keep your strategy on track. FEATURES • A distinctive blend of tile-based puzzle mechanics, logic, and strategy • Fast, satisfying rounds with increasingly thoughtful decisions • Combo scoring that encourages accurate and efficient play • Refresh options, hints, and wards for deeper tactical choices • Beautiful Jade, Cinnabar, and Obsidian tile styles to unlock • Polished interactions, elegant transitions, and rich visual effects • Relaxing to play, challenging to master • Designed for both short breaks and longer strategy sessions Every decision creates a new possibility. Every tile matters. Can you read the board, master the objective, and complete every challenge with strategy?

Screenshots

StarhandProtocol24 screens
Bloom Meld3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bloom Meld at 13 against StarhandProtocol2's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
StarhandProtocol2 versus Bloom Meld: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarhandProtocol2Bloom Meld
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB18 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNguyen Thu Thuy ThiJORDAN FINLEY

In-app purchases

None

StarhandProtocol2

No in-app purchases

None

Bloom Meld

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StarhandProtocol2 free?
StarhandProtocol2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bloom Meld free?
Bloom Meld is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StarhandProtocol2 or Bloom Meld have ads?
Neither StarhandProtocol2 nor Bloom Meld shows ads.

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