# Merge: Cafe Story > Merge puzzle game with cafe renovation, story, and business expansion. (iPhone/iPad app by HippoTap, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-cafe-story/id1566407033 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [HippoTap, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400495244) - Category: Games, Puzzle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.39/5 from 82 App Store ratings · 43 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 253 MB - Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese - Released: 2021-07-09 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-cafe-story/id1566407033/reviews.md ## What is Merge? Drama, relaxing puzzles, and an inspiring story, put together in one captivating merge game. Are you ready to help Aria build a cafe she always dreamed of? Unpack the boxes, renovate your first cafe and complete orders from your new customers. Explore the story of Aria, her friends and, who knows, maybe lovers? Unlock new areas, new cafes and expand your small coffee business into a worldwide franchise! Features: STORY – Discover the fascinating world of Aria and follow her transformation from an office clerk to a serial cafe entrepreneur. MERGE – Enjoy the relaxing puzzles, solve problems and help Aria fulfil her dreams, one order at a time! RENOVATE – Rebuild and decorate each cafe, as you go from area to area slowly expanding your business! NO STRESS – This game doesn't require you to drink 2 coffees before playing, despite the title. Kick back, grab your favourite beverage of choice and enjoy the story at your own pace. NO PRESSURE – Play whenever you want, wherever you are. -- Merge: Cafe Story is the ultimate coffee break game -- ## Key features - Engaging storyline with character development - Relaxing merge puzzle mechanics - Cafe renovation and decoration - Business expansion and franchise building - Unlock new areas and cafes - Stress-free and no-pressure gameplay ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 100 Gems | $1.99 | one-time | | 260 Gems | $4.99 | one-time | | 550 Gems | $9.99 | one-time | | 1400 Gems | $19.99 | one-time | | Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time | | Buy 1 Get 2 Deal | $9.99 | one-time | | Huge Deal | $14.99 | one-time | | Sale Time! | $4.99 | one-time | | Secret Deal | $2.99 | one-time | | 10000 Gems | $99.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 43) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-cafe-story/id1566407033/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Scam *2024-10-12, version 0.5* So I’m pretty upset. I spent money getting gems a long time ago to support the development of the game. Turns out the last update would be 3 years ago. Really upsetting that this was probably a scam so they could just accrue money to develop other money pit games. So shameful. ### 2/5 — My Review 2.0 *2024-02-04, version 0.5* This game needs to have more levels. And my gifts keep disappearing whenever they’re on the board or in inventory. Sometimes when I go into inventory it shows a bunch of cookies for some reason. I love the concept of this game and I love the no ads though. ### 4/5 — Love the game but *2023-10-10, version 0.5* This is a great game but please update more stories to it Level 4 has been saying Coming Soon for like 6 months Please add it ### 4/5 — someone update this game *2022-10-30, version 0.5* sad to see that this game hasn’t been updated in a year. it’s really good. i would keep playing but ive run out of things to do since there is no more content. plz consider updating! :) ### 5/5 — Need to update the game I finished all the levels *2022-09-21, version 0.5* I had finished all the levels that it has given me but now I am not really able to do anything ### 1/5 — Game has very few levels and no updates *2022-08-11, version 0.5* Very few levels and no updates ### 4/5 — I love this game but, *2022-07-09, version 0.5* I have downloaded and re-downloaded this game over and over to replay it. But the updates are taking tooooo long! please update it, I love playing it ### 2/5 — Updates *2022-06-06, version 0.5* I love the game but where is cafe 4?? I have been waiting for months now. Please give me cafe 4 and then I will change my review. ### 5/5 — Please please update this game I’ve been waiting and waiting since this game came out *2022-05-29, version 0.5* I would love this game even more if you guys update it even add some events to it and finish it ### 2/5 — Ends too quickly *2022-05-19, version 0.5* I already finished everything, the updates are taking forever. It’s really fun though but I’m not going to wait. ## Frequently asked questions about Merge ### What is Merge: Cafe Story about? Merge: Cafe Story is a captivating game that combines drama, relaxing puzzles, and an inspiring story. Players help Aria build her dream cafe business by unpacking, renovating, completing customer orders, and expanding her coffee empire. ### What are the main features of the game? Key features include an engaging storyline following Aria's transformation, relaxing merge puzzles to solve orders, cafe renovation and decoration, and the ability to unlock new areas and cafes to expand the business into a worldwide franchise. ### Is Merge: Cafe Story free to play? Yes, the game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases for players who wish to enhance their gaming experience or progress faster. ### What kind of gameplay can I expect? You can expect a stress-free and no-pressure gaming experience. The game allows you to play at your own pace, enjoying the story and puzzles whenever and wherever you like, making it a perfect 'coffee break' game. ### What is the story behind the game? The game follows Aria, an office clerk who dreams of becoming a serial cafe entrepreneur. Players will explore her story, her relationships with friends and potential lovers, and her journey of transforming a small coffee business into a global franchise. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 0.5 — 2021-09-01 - Bug Fixes ### 0.4 — 2021-07-29 - Bug Fixes ### 0.3 — 2021-07-09 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Merge | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Merge House - Design Makeover](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-house-design-makeover/id1612604398) | 4.3 (84) | Free | Games | | [Miss Merge: Mystery Story](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miss-merge-mystery-story/id1548482921) | 4.6 (1,584) | Free | Games | | [Merge Town : Design Farm](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-town-design-farm/id1570807393) | 4.3 (282) | Free | Games | | [Merge Mystery: Adventure Story](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-mystery-adventure-story/id1572829821) | 4.6 (463) | Free | Games | | [Merge Out](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-out/id1633187703) | 4.6 (226) | Free | Games | | [Merge Design](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-design/id1612521720) | 1.4 (8) | Free | Games | ## More apps by HippoTap, LLC - [Pocket Zoo: Idle Keeper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-zoo-idle-keeper/id1419405693) - [Bad Spy - Spy Puzzle Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-spy-spy-puzzle-game/id1458397315) - [Idle Ride Empire: Startup Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-ride-empire-startup-game/id1459694555) - [I Can Dig It](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-can-dig-it/id1485275157) - [Ent@ngled](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/entngled/id1496078236) - [St@ck Burger](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stck-burger/id1496286867) All apps by HippoTap, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1400495244 --- *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.*