Comparison

Cogwheel vs Mergin

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

Head to head
About

Cogwheel

An arcade game where you guide a small gear through challenging levels. Solve puzzles by moving blocks and avoiding magnets. Manage your oil level to maintain strength and progress through this exciting adventure.

Highlights
  • Unique arcade gameplay
  • Challenging levels
  • Obstacle navigation
  • Block manipulation
  • Magnet avoidance
  • Oil level management
Features
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Welcome to the world of mechanical Cogwheel! This you have not seen in the AppStore! Arcade game with unique gameplay, easy only at first sight story and challenging levels are sure to impress even the most demanding fans to have fun! Help the little gear wheel overcome all obstacles in its path! Move the blocks, turn away from the magnets, do everything possible! Do not forget to increase oil level, because you need the strength to go through the wall between the levels! Do not think that to keep gear is easy! We promise that you will spend time in exciting adventure!

About

Mergin

Features
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Welcome to Mergin, a one-of-a-kind puzzle game where strategy, freedom, and relaxation come together for an unforgettable experience! Tap from the edges of the board to push numbered pieces into the playing area. Create your own strategy by moving pieces vertically or horizontally, and watch the magic happen when matching numbers align—merging into the next higher number. With breathtaking tasks and endless strategic possibilities, Mergin offers a truly unique and freeform gameplay experience. As you manage the entire board, your goal is to complete challenging tasks without running out of space. The game's soothing yet vibrant colors make it a joy to play for hours on end, delivering both relaxation and excitement. Features: Unique Gameplay: Push pieces from the edges and merge identical numbers to level up. Strategic Freedom: Choose vertical or horizontal moves and create your own winning strategy. Challenging Tasks: Complete diverse objectives while managing the entire board. Relaxing Visuals: Enjoy stunning, calming colors that enhance your gameplay. Endless Fun: A puzzle experience you’ll keep coming back to! Download Mergin now and dive into a world of strategy, freedom, and vibrant relaxation. Can you master the board and complete all tasks?

Screenshots

Cogwheel4 screens
Mergin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cogwheel at none against Mergin's shown. Cogwheel also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). Mergin's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 8 days). On price, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cogwheel ships an update every 8 days, Mergin daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cogwheel versus Mergin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCogwheelMergin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTSIFROVYE PRIVYCHKI, OOOFatih Can Temel

In-app purchases

None

Cogwheel

No in-app purchases

None

Mergin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cogwheel free?
Cogwheel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mergin free?
Mergin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cogwheel or Mergin have ads?
Mergin shows ads; Cogwheel does not.
Which is updated more often, Cogwheel or Mergin?
Cogwheel ships an update every 8 days, and Mergin daily. Most recently, Cogwheel was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mergin on October 25, 2026.

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