# Mana Merge: Swarm Defense — Merge Puzzle Gate Shooter

> Merge Puzzle Gate Shooter (iPhone/iPad app by Areeb Zahid.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mana-merge-swarm-defense/id6776401174 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Areeb Zahid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715377928)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Strategy
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 330 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mana-merge-swarm-defense/id6776401174/reviews.md

## What is Mana Merge?

Solve the mana merge puzzle. Jump straight into swarm defense. Hold the barricade.

Merge matching mana blocks until the puzzle is complete, then move directly into combat. Hold to fire and drag to aim. Guide magic shots through x2, +15, and x3 number gates to build a barrage, break HP obstacles, and defend the barricade from wave after wave of enemies.

HOW IT PLAYS
1. MERGE: Join matching mana blocks. Stuck? Use a hint.
2. ENTER COMBAT: Complete the puzzle and move directly into swarm defense.
3. AIM & FIRE: Hold to shoot, drag to aim, and use number gates to increase your shots.
4. UPGRADE: Spend Gold Coins on fire rate, damage, and barricade HP.

FEATURES
• A direct loop from merge puzzle to swarm defense
• x2, +15, and x3 gates that build huge magical volleys
• Endless enemy waves and breakable HP obstacles
• Persistent combat and barricade upgrades
• Bright voxel-fantasy art

Free to play with banner ads and optional rewarded videos. No interstitial ads or in-app purchases.

Merge. Aim. Defend to the last wave.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.8 — 2026-08-14

Mana Merge has a refreshed app icon featuring its wizard hero.

### 1.0.7 — 2026-08-05

Puzzle boards now stay centered and correctly framed when the viewport changes. Softer lighting and tile detail make puzzle and combat scenes easier on the eyes, and privacy links now open the correct policy page.

### 1.0.6 — 2026-08-05

Build your defenses with clearer upgrade prices and compact coin and gem totals that stay readable as your fortune grows. Defeat now flows back into the next puzzle with a polished transition.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-08-04

Puzzle-to-combat flow improvements.

- Added a polished transition into combat
- Improved puzzle and wave progression
- Refined results and reward handling

### 1.0.4 — 2026-07-28

Combat and environment improvements.

- Refined environment layout and visuals
- Improved enemy movement and edge containment

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All apps by Areeb Zahid: https://appshunter.io/developer/1715377928

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