Comparison

Mermaid match 3. Solve puzzle! vs Silkstar

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

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About

Mermaid match 3. Solve puzzle!

Embark on a match-3 puzzle adventure in a vibrant underwater world. Help a mermaid clean the ocean, rescue sea creatures from pollution, and uncover hidden treasures. Enjoy thousands of levels with unique challenges and boosters.

Highlights
  • Match-3 puzzle gameplay
  • Ocean rescue missions
  • Collect seashells and treasures
  • Unlock secrets and mysteries
  • Hundreds of levels
  • Boosters and bonuses
  • Offline play
Features
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The ocean holds many secrets and mysteries. Mermaid is the princess and the greatest treasure of the ocean. She has always liked to collect seashells, swim trying to outrace pirate ships, keep watch over sea stars, play with fish and dolphins and solve difficult puzzles. But once upon a time, sea animals have found themselves in danger: bunches of trash were dropped into the ocean. Mermaid can’t abandon her friends and her kingdom! Help Mermaid to clean the sea world from the trash and rescue fish, sea stars and dolphins avoiding dangerous sharks and jellyfish. Solve ocean puzzles and don’t get caught in pirate nets! Mermaid match 3” is an exciting match-3 adventure in the sea world: solve puzzles, unlock secrets, collect seashells, rescue fish from glass jars and cans, pop bubbles, save up treasures and get a reward from Princess Mermaid! The main task for the mistress of the sea is to rescue all the fish! And you can help Mermaid to make paradise ashore and in-depth of the ocean. Dive to the sea world and plunge into match-3 adventures! You won’t be able to stop playing the game, because “Mermaid match 3” is: • Well-loved match-3 puzzle genre. • A lot of secrets and mysteries. • You won’t be bored during the game! More than 90 sea worlds and 3500 levels of puzzles. And every 2 weeks they are getting more and more! Adventure continues! • Pretty sea animals: fish, dolphins, sea stars, jellyfish, octopuses, and many others. • It’s even more interesting to play! There are 2 additional ways to complete each level. • All pirates will be defeated! Variety of boosters and bonuses will help to improve your skill! • Offline gaming mode! • It’s absolutely free match-3 game, but you can buy some game elements, for example, additional moves. • NO ADS. Sea world is waiting for you! Install “Mermaid match 3” for free and play right now! Subscribe for official fan-page to know about updates before everyone else! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mermaidgame

About

Silkstar

Features
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Silkstar is a fast arcade game about steering a spider, firing charged webs and keeping your run alive. TWO WAYS TO PLAY • CLASSIC — Eat bugs to earn time, build combos, choose upgrades and chase a high score. • NEST SIEGE — Protect six eggs through escalating waves, repair the nest and prepare between rounds. BUILD EACH RUN • Move with one thumb and charge web shots with the other. • Choose stat upgrades and collect powers from Common to Mythic. • Bank 12 rare Ultimates and arrange a three-slot loadout in the Armory. • Learn the patterns and weak points of nine different bosses. COMPETE AND PROGRESS • Open the global rankings directly from the RANKS button. • Compare Classic scores and Nest Siege waves on two Game Center leaderboards. • Complete 21 achievements and earn XP, coins, daily quests and lifetime records. MAKE IT YOURS • Explore eight arenas, each with distinct scenery, hazards and music. • Earn spider skins, trails, effects, themes, music, voices and permanent charms. • Unlock every gameplay item through play. NO ADS. NO PURCHASES. NO TRACKING. Silkstar works offline, requires no account and stores progress on the device. Game Center is optional. Designed by Josh Seabright.

Screenshots

Mermaid match 3. Solve puzzle!4 screens
Silkstar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Silkstar at none against Mermaid match 3. Solve puzzle!'s 10. Silkstar also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). Mermaid match 3. Solve puzzle!'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. Mermaid match 3. Solve puzzle! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Silkstar asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mermaid match 3. Solve puzzle! ships an update every 3 weeks, Silkstar daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mermaid match 3. Solve puzzle! versus Silkstar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMermaid match 3. Solve puzzle!Silkstar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (187 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings187 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size291 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProgress, OOOOliver Anwyll

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mermaid match 3. Solve puzzle!

One-time10
  • Purchase 300 coins$0.99
  • Purchase 600 coins$1.99
  • Purchase 700 coins$1.99
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  • Purchase 1200 coins$3.99
  • Purchase 1600 coins$4.99
  • Purchase 3500 coins$8.99
  • Limited offer$9.99
  • Purchase 3300 coins$9.99
  • Purchase 10500 coins$16.99
  • Purchase 7500 coins$16.99
None

Silkstar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mermaid match 3. Solve puzzle! free?
Mermaid match 3. Solve puzzle! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Silkstar free?
Silkstar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mermaid match 3. Solve puzzle! or Silkstar have ads?
Mermaid match 3. Solve puzzle! shows ads; Silkstar does not.
Which is updated more often, Mermaid match 3. Solve puzzle! or Silkstar?
Mermaid match 3. Solve puzzle! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Silkstar daily. Most recently, Mermaid match 3. Solve puzzle! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Silkstar on October 31, 2026.

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