# Gossip Harbor®: Merge & Story

> Merge dishes, restore a restaurant, and solve a mystery on Brimwave Island. (iPhone/iPad app by Microfun Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gossip-harbor-merge-and-story/id1623318294 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Microfun Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650531996)
- Category: Games, Casual, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 198,244 App Store ratings · 8,556 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 288 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2022-07-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gossip-harbor-merge-and-story/id1623318294/reviews.md

## What is Gossip Harbor®?

Welcome to Gossip Harbor 
Follow Quinn Castillo as her picture perfect life on Brimwave Island crumbles around her. Divorce, sabotage and secrets. Help answer the question everyone's thinking: Who's trying to ruin her life? 
Merge flavorful dishes, restore and decorate Quinn's restaurant and watch the mystery unfold. 
But who can you trust in Brimwave? 

Whip Up Tasty Dishes
Serve coffee, sandwiches, seafood, and a range of other dishes, to your customers. The more you play, the more dishes you’ll find to add to your menu!

Restore the Restaurant
Rebuild and design the best beach restaurant around! Choose the flooring, wallpaper and furniture to restore restaurant to its former glory! 

Build Relationships
Converse with customers and hang out with old friends. Or explore the possibility of a new budding romance. 

Catch up on the Gossip
You'll renovate and merged to reveal clues, and uncover hidden secrets of the residents on Brimwave Island. And perhaps even unveil the Castillo's hidden secrets…

Enjoying Gossip Harbor? Learn more about the game on our Facebook Fan Page!
https://www.facebook.com/GossipHarbor

Need help? Contact us by sending an email to gossipharbor-service@microfun.com
We're here to help you! 

Privacy Policy: https://www.microfun.com/privacy_EN.html
Terms of Service: https://www.microfun.com/userAgreementEN.html

## Key features

- Merge flavorful dishes
- Restore and decorate a restaurant
- Uncover hidden secrets
- Build relationships with characters
- Follow a dramatic storyline

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pool Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Picnic Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ocean Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| Small Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| VIP PASS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 10-16 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 10-17 | $3.99 | one-time |
| A Pile of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 5-1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack 7-15 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mini Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Bit of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Few Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Energy Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Seafood Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #20 in Top Free · Games (US App Store)
- #11 in Top Free · Casual (US App Store)
- #11 in Top Free · Puzzle (US App Store)
- #5 in Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)
- #3 in Top Grossing · Casual (US App Store)
- #3 in Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)
- #18 in Top Grossing (US App Store)

## What do users think of Gossip Harbor®?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Interesting story
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🎁 Decent free rewards
- 💡 Good representation of LGBTQ+ characters

**Cons**

- ⏱️ Limited playtime due to energy constraints
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Confusing storyline changes
- 🙄 Misleading advertisements
- 🤯 Frustrating difficulty progression

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Disappearing merged items
- Incorrect information in event descriptions
- Glitches in seasonal/special events

**Most requested features**

- More energy sources and recharge options
- Better balance between free and paid content
- Improved storyline consistency
- Ability to review past story events
- More flexible decoration options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 8,556)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gossip-harbor-merge-and-story/id1623318294/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Honesty

*2026-08-30, version 3.97.0*

It is sad when you have an actor attached to this game claiming to be the boss of the game when clearly the ad shows a false game play. Why not show honest game play? You make him and the company behind this disingenuous. Educate yourself folks there are plenty of videos out there showing the truth!

### 1/5 — Not like ads

*2026-08-30, version 3.97.0*

Can’t stand games with fake ads - deleted

### 3/5 — False advertising

*2026-08-30, version 3.97.0*

I got this game via an ad for a different game, I got it because the puzzles looked interesting. Once you download it it’s a merge game. Which is misleading to the person that gets it.

### 1/5 — False advertising

*2026-08-30, version 3.97.0*

Nothing at all like the ads, which is what I downloaded it for. Might have been a fun game otherwise but I quit not far into the game. Felt shady.

### 5/5 — The best game to exist

*2026-08-30, version 3.97.0*

This game is so addictive and fun!!! So glad it doesn’t come with ads, it makes the game much easier and faster to play

### 2/5 — Haha

*2026-08-30, version 3.97.0*

Nothing like the ads show. While entertaining it’s not the story shown and no graphics like the ads

### 5/5 — Good game

*2026-08-30, version 3.97.0*

10

### 2/5 — Change the hair color

*2026-08-30, version 3.97.0*

Seriously, give us the option to change the green hair to something we personally prefer. I can’t stand the game because of this.

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2026-08-30, version 3.97.0*

Very entertaining, love the game in general.

### 5/5 — AmZing

*2026-08-30, version 3.97.0*

The game was amazing no ads fun game and you could even play offline

## Frequently asked questions about Gossip Harbor®

### What is Gossip Harbor about?

Gossip Harbor is a mobile game where you follow Quinn Castillo's dramatic life on Brimwave Island. You'll help her by merging dishes to serve customers, restoring and decorating her restaurant, and uncovering secrets to find out who is trying to ruin her life.

### What are the main gameplay mechanics?

The core gameplay involves merging various dishes to fulfill customer orders and earn rewards. You'll also use these rewards to renovate and design Quinn's beach restaurant, choosing flooring, wallpaper, and furniture. Additionally, you can build relationships with characters and uncover the island's secrets.

### Is Gossip Harbor free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. However, it offers in-app purchases for items that can enhance your gameplay experience. The game also includes advertisements.

### What kind of story does Gossip Harbor have?

The game features a dramatic storyline centered around Quinn Castillo's life falling apart due to divorce, sabotage, and secrets on Brimwave Island. Players will help Quinn investigate and uncover who is behind the attempts to ruin her life and discover hidden family secrets.

### Can I customize the restaurant?

Yes, a significant part of the game involves restoring and designing Quinn's restaurant. You can choose different flooring, wallpaper, and furniture options to bring the establishment back to its former glory and make it your own.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.97.0 — 2026-08-26

NEW EPISODE EVERY FRIDAY!
- NEW EPISODE: With new chapter updates every Friday; follow Quinn as she exposes secrets and solves puzzles.
- NEW EVENT:Survive an unexpected trip to a raccoon-infested wasteland! Collect points to unlock strange new decorations.

### 3.96.0 — 2026-08-12

NEW EPISODE EVERY FRIDAY!
- NEW EPISODE: With new chapter updates every Friday; follow Quinn as she exposes secrets and solves puzzles.
- NEW EVENT:Mark's been kidnapped by a dragon! Guide Sam through the forest to rescue Mark and get them both home safely!

### 3.95.0 — 2026-07-29

NEW EPISODE EVERY FRIDAY!
 - NEW EPISODE: With new chapter updates every Friday; follow Quinn as she exposes secrets and solves puzzles.
 - NEW EVENT:Childhood fantasies of the future feel infinite in the Dollhouse of Dreams! Join Quinn, Amala, and Olivia in a playful career pop-up. Explore by collecting points to unlock exclusive decorations and complete the event.

### 3.94.5 — 2026-07-24

NEW EPISODE EVERY FRIDAY!
- NEW EPISODE: With new chapter updates every Friday; follow Quinn as she exposes secrets and solves puzzles.
- NEW EVENT:Coconut was daydreaming when he was suddenly transported to Ancient Egypt! Now he's a lost cat in an unfamiliar place. Help Coconut explore the legendary lands and return to his family in Brimwave!

### 3.94.0 — 2026-07-17

NEW EPISODE EVERY FRIDAY!
- NEW EPISODE: With new chapter updates every Friday; follow Quinn as she exposes secrets and solves puzzles.
- NEW EVENT:Coconut was daydreaming when he was suddenly transported to Ancient Egypt! Now he's a lost cat in an unfamiliar place. Help Coconut explore the legendary lands and return to his family in Brimwave!

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