# Pin it. vs Merge Empress

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pin it. at 100% against Merge Empress's 25%. Pin it. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). Merge Empress's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pin it. sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Merge Empress sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pin it. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Empress has 26 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Pin it.'s written reviews are positive against 25% of Merge Empress's.

Pin it. ships an update every 6 weeks, Merge Empress every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pin it. | Merge Empress |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-it/id966457010/reviews)** | [4.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-empress/id1661297300/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 399 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HungChun Lai](https://appshunter.io/developer/736005087) | [Tiny Kraken Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471296840) |

## What reviewers say

### Pin it.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-it/id966457010)

This app offers a simple yet engaging experience for moments of boredom or any emotional state. It provides a creative outlet for users to express themselves and pass the time. Designed for quick, casual engagement, it's there for you whenever you need a distraction.

**Highlights:** Engaging gameplay for boredom, Expressive outlet, Casual and quick sessions, Simple to learn, Creative interaction

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skip Level | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $2.99 | one-time |


### Merge Empress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-empress/id1661297300)

Engage in a relaxing puzzle game where you match and merge items to renovate and restore a kingdom. Help Princess Amelia rebuild her home, uncover secrets, and complete quests to bring prosperity back to the land.

**Highlights:** Match and merge items to upgrade, Renovate and rebuild the kingdom, Uncover royal family secrets, Complete quests and challenges, Explore new areas and unlock rewards, Play offline with no time pressure

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy to Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pin it. free?

Pin it. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Merge Empress free?

Merge Empress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pin it. or Merge Empress?

Pin it. is rated higher. Pin it. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Merge Empress averages 4.3 from 26 ratings.

### Do Pin it. or Merge Empress have ads?

Merge Empress shows ads; Pin it. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pin it. or Merge Empress?

Pin it. ships an update every 6 weeks, and Merge Empress every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pin it. was updated on November 6, 2026 and Merge Empress on November 3, 2026.

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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.*