# Ghost TD : Merge Defense

> Merge-style tower defense game with roguelike progression and auto-battling. (iPhone/iPad app by 泳坚 陈.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-td-merge-defense/id6738767598 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [泳坚 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764191809)
- Category: Games, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.71/5 from 24 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 172 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-01-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-td-merge-defense/id6738767598/reviews.md

## What is Ghost TD?

MERGE & SURVIVE in this unique tower defense adventure!
Battle endless waves of ghosts in this addictive merge-style TD game. Master your backpack, combine weapons, and watch your defenses demolish the supernatural!

 KEY FEATURES:
** SIMPLE TO PLAY **
• Auto-battle system - your weapons fight for you
• Perfect for quick gaming sessions
• Easy to learn, challenging to master

** MERGE and UPGRADE **
• Combine identical weapons to create stronger ones
• Discover secret weapon combinations
• Unlock powerful super weapons

** STRATEGIC DEPTH **
• Optimize your limited backpack space
• Position weapons for maximum effectiveness
• Create devastating weapon synergies

** ROGUELIKE PROGRESSION **
• Explore haunted mansion rooms
• Face increasingly challenging ghost waves
• Unlock new abilities and weapons

** ENDLESS CONTENT **
• Multiple difficulty modes
• Daily challenges
• Regular updates with new content
Perfect for fans of:
• Merge games
• Tower defense
• Roguelike RPGs
• Auto-battlers
• Strategy games

## Key features

- Merge and upgrade weapons
- Auto-battle system
- Strategic backpack optimization
- Roguelike mansion exploration
- Endless content and daily challenges
- Unlock new abilities

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond x 60 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamond x 300 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond x 1280 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Monthly Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 45 Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 55 Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 70 Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 65 Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 75 Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 80 Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 85 Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 90 Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 95 Pack | $99.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 100 Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Ghost TD?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Lag seems fixed
- 👍 Fun game

**Cons**

- 🐛 Very long tutorial
- 🐛 Game restarted progress and has ads
- 🐛 Optimization issues
- 🐛 Lag issues
- 🐛 Lag kills the game

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Lag issues
- Optimization problems

**Most requested features**

- Improve animation
- Optimize performance

## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-td-merge-defense/id6738767598/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Lag seems fixed

*2025-03-18*

So my one major complaint seems to have been fixed, the lag that was present before is now gone.

### 2/5 — Very long tutorial

*2025-03-12*

Can’t get a pack that my mom said I’m allowed because I am on a really long tutorial.

### 1/5 — Restarted my game and ads

*2025-03-09*

The game restarted my progress and 
there’s ads unacceptable

### 4/5 — Lag but fun

*2025-03-05*

If you have a lot of time on your hand play this but if you don’t then wait because this game takes lots of patience but it is fun just fix the lag.

### 1/5 — Optimization issues

*2025-02-28*

A game this simple has no reason to cause my phone to rapidly heat up and deplete my battery so quickly. Massive lag after a few rounds once you have a few items deployed. There are glaring optimization issues that make this unplayable. The constant ads and subscriptions to remove them is hilarious considering the state of the game.

### 2/5 — Lag

*2025-02-22*

Its a great game but it’s way to laggy

### 1/5 — Super laggy

*2025-02-14*

It is almost unplayable and un fun because of the constant lag I can’t play the game without spending twenty minutes a level waiting for the lag to go away I had to delete it from all the lag DO NOT RECOMMEND

### 3/5 — Lag kills it

*2025-02-13*

Love the game, I’ll get that out of the way first. Merge is great, TD is great, and I love the fact that past tier 4 you can merge two completely different things and make hybrids!? Great concept love it. The problem? It’s unplayable. I understand it’s a new game so it’s still going to be worked on but man, the lag hits you chapter one wave 4 and at wave 6 or 7? Unplayable. This needs serious optimization. I recommend making the weapons bulge or pulse instead of sending out visible projectiles or making the enemies less in number or a lot more spread out. Hope this helps.

### 1/5 — Horrible performance

*2025-02-12*

The game may be good, but the performance lags out so badly it turns into a slide show to the point it’s nearly unplayable.

### 1/5 — Lag

*2025-02-05*

game lags too much, unplayable.

## Frequently asked questions about Ghost TD

### What is Ghost TD: Merge Defense?

Ghost TD: Merge Defense is a tower defense game where you merge weapons to create stronger defenses against waves of ghosts. It features auto-battling and roguelike progression elements.

### How do I play Ghost TD: Merge Defense?

You play by merging identical weapons to create more powerful ones and strategically placing them to defend against incoming ghost waves. The game features an auto-battle system, so your weapons fight automatically.

### Is Ghost TD: Merge Defense free to play?

Yes, Ghost TD: Merge Defense is free to download and play. It does include in-app purchases and advertisements.

### What devices does Ghost TD: Merge Defense support?

Ghost TD: Merge Defense is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on March 14, 2025, with version 5.0.

### What is the age rating for Ghost TD: Merge Defense?

The age rating for Ghost TD: Merge Defense is 9+. This indicates it is suitable for players aged 9 and above.

### Does Ghost TD: Merge Defense have offline play?

The description does not explicitly mention offline play. However, the auto-battle system and focus on quick gaming sessions suggest it may be playable without a constant internet connection.

### What do users think of Ghost TD: Merge Defense?

User reviews indicate some positive aspects like fixed lag and fun gameplay. However, there are significant negative sentiments regarding a long tutorial, progress resets, ads, and optimization/lag issues.

### How often is Ghost TD: Merge Defense updated?

The game was last updated on March 14, 2025, indicating recent development activity. The description also mentions regular updates with new content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0 — 2025-03-14

Optimized performance

### 4.0 — 2025-02-19

Optimized the game experience.

### 3.0 — 2025-02-14

Optimized game performance.

### 2.0 — 2025-01-15

The new version optimizes the gaming experience.

### 1.0 — 2025-01-10

No release notes.

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All apps by 泳坚 陈: https://appshunter.io/developer/1764191809

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*