# Merc - commodity trading game — Learn trading basics

> Commodity trading simulation game for learning market manipulation and strategy. (iPhone/iPad app by Jevgenijs Latisevs.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merc-commodity-trading-game/id748438921 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jevgenijs Latisevs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596952695)
- Category: Games, Board, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 42 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 31 MB
- Languages: American English, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Hebrew, Italian and 11 more
- Released: 2014-02-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merc-commodity-trading-game/id748438921/reviews.md

## What is Merc?

Merc is a commodity trading game.  As a player you will need to succeed
 in outsmarting your competitors by building your own strategies and trying to get rich
 by manipulating commodity market.

- Play against your friends or random opponent from anywhere across the globe
- Game Features: Bank, Pro Mode, Margin Call and more soon
- 2-4 Players
- 3 levels of computer difficulties
- Global and Local statistics

Note: "Merc" stands for Mercantile Exchange

## Key features

- Commodity market manipulation
- Build trading strategies
- Compete with friends or global opponents
- Bank, Pro Mode, Margin Call features
- Adjustable computer difficulty
- Global and local statistics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CPU Medium | $0.99 | one-time |
| CPU Hard | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bank | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Mode | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Luxury Goods | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 42)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merc-commodity-trading-game/id748438921/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love the game so far!

*2025-08-17, version 3.0*

Just played my first game and I love it so far. The only thing I would say is that I wish I could type the values in ourselves. I think this would speed things up.

### 5/5 — Simplemente excelente

*2020-12-29, version 3.0*

Súper dinámica de juego, la estructura está perfectamente diseñada y permite el desarrollo de estrategias, excelente app

### 5/5 — Is this possible

*2020-12-02, version 3.0*

I want to put real money

### 5/5 — Love the game

*2019-12-26, version 3.0*

Amazing

### 1/5 — Деньги 149 ₽ сняли, а зайти под действующим I’d и паролем невозможно.

*2019-08-01, version 3.0*

Почему не работает??

### 1/5 — Cannot get past tutorial screen (loops)

*2017-11-05, version 2.0*

Looked fun but never got to the actual game screen due to overbearingly stubborn tutorial screen loop. I need not fuss with a non-intuitive UI. Deleted app.

### 5/5 — ¡Ya estoy aprendiendo!

*2017-06-24, version 2.0*

👌🏻😃

### 5/5 — Прикольно и бесплатно

*2016-04-01, version 2.0*

Игра интересная хотя компьютер тупит. Поэтому я всегда выигрываю. Зато с друзьями играть класс. Но покупки в приложении не нужны, так как драгоценности можно выиграть в игре.

### 1/5 — ОБМАН.

*2016-01-10, version 2.0*

Игра мне понравилась. Давно искал что-то подобное. Наверное неплохо было бы расширить список товаров и событий, но даже в таком виде игра радует. Звук правда недоделанный какой-то. Нельзя убрать музыку, а эффекты оставить. Ну и про обман..хотел купить комплект драгоценностей..подтвердил покупку 10-ти драгоценностей за 59р., а с карты списалось 128р. Такой наглости я не ожидал. ОБМАН В ЧИСТОМ ВИДЕ.

### 2/5 — Как-то так

*2015-10-13, version 2.0*

Мультиплеер сырой. Нет лимита по времени на ход, поэтому оппоненты часто тупят. Убила монетизация - помимо того, что само приложение 120р, так еще и элементарные возможности нужно открывать за деньги. Обучение очень короткое, по интерфейсу пришлось догадываться самому

## Frequently asked questions about Merc

### What is Merc?

Merc is a commodity trading game designed to teach players about market manipulation and trading strategies. Players compete to build wealth by outsmarting opponents in simulated commodity markets.

### Does Merc have ads?

No, Merc does not contain advertisements. This allows for an uninterrupted trading simulation experience.

### How many players can play Merc?

Merc supports 2 to 4 players. You can play against friends or random opponents from around the globe.

### What game modes are available in Merc?

Merc includes features like Bank, Pro Mode, and Margin Call to enhance gameplay. It also offers three levels of computer difficulty for solo play.

### What is the rating of Merc?

Merc has a rating of 3.9 stars based on 19 ratings. This indicates a generally positive reception from its player base.

### Is Merc available on all devices?

Merc is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed for iOS users looking for a trading simulation experience.

### When was Merc last updated?

The latest version of Merc, 3.0, was released on February 18, 2019. The game was initially released on February 4, 2014.

### What is the age rating for Merc?

Merc has an age rating of 12+. This suggests the content is suitable for players aged 12 and above.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2019-02-18

Minor bug fixes.

### 2.0 — 2015-03-30

iOS 8 update

### 1.4 — 2014-05-15

- Margin Call option added;
- Previously purchased option bug fixed (you may need to sync with iTune in order to restore purchased options).

### 1.3 — 2014-04-03

- Bug fixes
- Card swap
- Revised bank option

### 1.2 — 2014-01-29

- iOS7 integration
- bug fixes

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