Merge Gardens review

Merge Gardens is the only game on this list that builds match-3 levels into its core loop. In the garden you merge three of a kind to evolve items, clear Evergrowth to open new areas and collect rare creatures, while hundreds of match-3 levels with 3D blocks earn rewards for the garden. The story follows Daisy, who inherits her missing uncle's estate and finds that its topiary statues and spreading roots hide a family secret. The App Store rates it 4+, which makes it one of two family-friendly picks here alongside EverMerge, and it runs on Apple Vision Pro as well as iPhone, iPad and Android. Offers start at $1.99 and a 30 day basket costs $3.99. The listing does show advertising, and three-item merges fill the board faster than Travel Town's two-item rule. Choose it if you already enjoy match-3 games and want a merge garden on the side. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not rate puzzle difficulty.

Who it is for

Players who want merge gameplay and match-3 levels in one game, with a 4+ rating.

Price

Free to play; in-app offers from $1.99 (Special Offer) on the US App Store.

Special Offer $1.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Merge three of a kind to evolve items
• Hundreds of match-3 puzzle levels with 3D blocks
• Clear Evergrowth to open new garden areas
• Collect rare creatures for the garden
• A story set on the Myrtlegrove Estate

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Two puzzle styles in one game
• Strength: Rated 4+, suitable for the whole family
• Strength: Runs on Apple Vision Pro
• Weakness: Contains advertising
• Weakness: Three-item merges need more board space
• Weakness: No Mac support listed

Key facts

• Developer: Futureplay
• Age rating: 4+
• Languages: English and 10 more
• Requires: iOS 15.0 or later

Where it ranks

Merge Gardens is No. 9 in our Best Merge Games verdict.