Games v0.0.963
Does Hollywood Merge work on iPhone Duo?
It works, but with black bars. Hollywood Merge 0.0.963 is built with the iOS 26.2 SDK, so iPhone Duo runs it in a phone-sized window on the inner display.
At a glance
- Inner display (7.6″)
- Black bars
- Outer display (5.4″)
- Works normally
- Built with
- iOS 26.2 SDK
- Version 0.0.963, read Nov 3, 2026
- iPad version
- Yes
- Layout already handles big screens
- Latest version
- v0.0.963
- Nov 2, 2026
- Duo in release notes
- Not yet
About Hollywood Merge
Hollywood Merge is made by VoyagerOne and first came out on the App Store in February 2026. It's #58 on today's US App Store top charts. It has 46,029 ratings on the US App Store, averaging 4.8 stars. Version 0.0.963 came out on Nov 2, 2026 and needs iOS 15.0 or later. It's free to download. Among the 238 games we track on the US App Store, 34 already fill the inner display, 9 are partly adapted and 187 still show black bars. By number of ratings, Hollywood Merge is #144 of them.
From its App Store listing:
Breaking News: You are a Hollywood Heiress! Just yesterday, you were struggling to book a role as an extra. But today, it's revealed that you're the long-lost daughter of the legendary actor, Peter Dake! From rags to riches, your life just got a major upgrade. But in Hollywood, every dream comes with a caveat. Your jealous half-sister Rose wants you out of the picture. The paparazzi are watching y…
On the inner display
Apps built with older SDKs are placed in a phone-sized safe area on a black background. Everything works; you just don't get the bigger screen.
In Split View
iPhone Duo is the first iPhone that can show two apps side by side, and every app takes part — including Hollywood Merge. Open it on the inner display, then add a second app next to it. You can save the pair and come back to it later.
Duo-specific features
None confirmed yet. Duo-specific features include side toolbars, layouts that react to the fold, and content on the outer display while the app is open inside.
Evidence & history
App build,
Version 0.0.963 is built with the iOS 26.2 SDK
Apple runs apps built with the iOS 26 SDK or earlier in a phone-sized window on the inner display.
- : Not confirmed yet → Black bars — built with the iOS 26.2 SDK
Latest release notes
Version 0.0.963 · Nov 2, 2026
Update Now for Exciting New Features! - Episode 76 is live! Your Rheinburg journey begins. But who is this mysterious tour guide? - The Fearless Journey sticker event starts on October 27! Collect stickers to win fabulous rewards. - A Glory Challenges event begins on November 2. Complete tasks to collect the autumn set. - Twilight Halloween arrives on October 24. Put together a dazzling costume for Nate! - The Marigold Festival event debuts on November 1. Let's meet among the golden flowers!
Questions
Does Hollywood Merge work on iPhone Duo?
It works, but with black bars. Hollywood Merge 0.0.963 is built with the iOS 26.2 SDK, so iPhone Duo runs it in a phone-sized window on the inner display.
Does Hollywood Merge work on the outer display?
Yes. iPhone Duo's 5.4-inch outer display behaves like a regular iPhone screen, so every iPhone app works there as usual.
Can I use Hollywood Merge in Split View on iPhone Duo?
Yes. On iPhone Duo every app can be placed side by side with another app on the inner display — developers don't need to opt in. How comfortable it feels at half width depends on the app's layout.
Why does Hollywood Merge have black bars on iPhone Duo?
Apps built with the iOS 26 SDK or earlier run in a phone-sized window on the inner display, and iOS 27 builds can still leave some space empty. The bars disappear once the developer rebuilds the app with the iOS 27.1 SDK — you only need to update the app.
When will Hollywood Merge fill iPhone Duo's inner display?
When its developer releases an update built with the iOS 27.1 SDK or later. We read the SDK of every new version of Hollywood Merge within about a day of its release and update this page.
What can I do about the black bars until then?
Use Hollywood Merge on the outer display, where it works like on any iPhone, or put it in Split View next to another app on the inner display so less of the screen goes unused.