# Merge Craze: Merge & Design — Renovate & Design Merge Games

> Merge ingredients and design restaurants in a culinary storytelling puzzle game. (iPhone/iPad app by Voodoo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-craze-merge-and-design/id6474115748 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730)
- Category: Games, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,924 App Store ratings · 60 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 278 MB
- Languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese and 2 more
- Released: 2023-12-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-craze-merge-and-design/id6474115748/reviews.md

## What is Merge Craze?

Welcome to Merge Craze - design and merge game, a captivating merge puzzle game that combines the joys of cooking, the excitement of design, and the satisfaction of storytelling in one immersive experience. 

Step into the shoes of a passionate underdog chef Grace, determined to save the culinary soul of a charming town from the clutches of a rival egomaniac chef Edward. This isn’t just a game; it’s a battle for the heart of culinary tradition. One of the fresh and new merge games available on the App Store!

Merge and Cook Your Way to Success:


In Merge Craze, merge various food, ingredients and kitchen tools to create mouth-watering dishes. Each merge not only gets you closer to defeating your rival and create new item. With each level, your skill in merging and cooking grows, unlocking new recipes and discovering new items.

Renovate and Design:
Your journey in merge game isn't limited to the kitchen. You have the creative freedom to renovate, decorate, and design multiple restaurants, cafes, and diners. Transform these areas from ruined spaces into the heart of the Valley town's life. Your design choices reflect your culinary style, making each dining spot uniquely yours.

Engaging Storyline:
Follow the story of an novice but talented chef with the help of her friends and a food critic, fighting against the odds. The narrative is filled with twists and turns, keeping you engaged and motivated.


Live Events and Challenges:
Merge Craze: Merge & Design is continuously evolving with regular live events. Participate in unique challenges, special events, and seasonal events that offer exclusive rewards and add an extra layer of excitement to your matching & merging gaming experience. Free merge games set in merging town!

Social Interactions:
Connect with friends, compete with fellow chefs, and share your achievements. The game's social aspect lets you join a community of players who share your passion for merge puzzles and cooking games.

Download "Merge Craze: Merge & Design" now and start your culinary adventure! Merge, cook, design, and fight to keep the tradition of good food alive. Are you ready to become the hero of this merge cooking saga? Join us in "Merge Craze" and make your mark in the world of merge puzzle games!

## Key features

- Merge food and ingredients
- Cook and unlock recipes
- Renovate and design restaurants
- Engaging storyline
- Live events and challenges
- Social interactions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Charge Offer! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $4.49 | one-time |
| Diamond Dash Offer 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Energy Offer 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Vault | $4.99 | one-time |
| Storage Offer | $2.49 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Fistful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Elegant Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Charge Offer! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Energy Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Charge Offer! | $0.49 | one-time |
| Energy Offer 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Hunt Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Dash Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Merge Craze?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Enjoyable merge gameplay
- 🎁 Generous with extra energy

**Cons**

- 💸 Excessive ads and paywall
- 🐛 Technical issues (crashes, loading problems)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game not loading or getting stuck on logo screen
- Rewards not showing up in inventory

**Most requested features**

- Reduce frequency of ads
- Improve rewards for completing levels

## Recent user reviews (10 of 60)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-craze-merge-and-design/id6474115748/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fun!

*2026-07-26, version 0.24.8*

Love the desserts :)

### 5/5 — So Fun!

*2026-05-12, version 0.24.8*

Totally worth it! Fun events and fair energy versus reward. Great game!

### 3/5 — Fun game

*2026-04-26, version 0.24.8*

This game is great. I’m even willing to watch adds but when you mess up my playlist, due to add sounds,  I’m done

### 5/5 — Jasmine Nicole Jackson

*2026-04-01, version 0.24.8*

Jasmine Nicole Jackson

### 3/5 — Too long ads

*2026-02-19, version 0.24.8*

Too long ads

### 2/5 — Forced Adds

*2026-02-14, version 0.24.8*

Forced Advertising is a hard pass… too many other similar games available to have to sit through forced adds…

### 2/5 — Extra activities

*2025-12-02, version 0.24.8*

Wish there was more extra activities in a lot of the merge games also there is no updates for holidays or anything 
Been playing for awhile now and it’s the same old same old

### 5/5 — Merge craze

*2025-12-02, version 0.24.8*

I hope it not just me but m noticing this game itself when it opens it takes a very long time to load it play hope developers could fix issue

### 5/5 — эээ

*2025-09-30, version 0.24.8*

когда уже выйдут новые уровни😭😭😭💔

### 1/5 — Sad

*2025-09-22, version 0.24.8*

More levels plz

## Frequently asked questions about Merge Craze

### What is Merge Craze: Merge & Design?

Merge Craze is a captivating merge puzzle game that combines cooking, design, and storytelling. Players merge food and ingredients to create dishes, renovate and design restaurants, and follow a narrative about saving a town's culinary tradition.

### What are the main gameplay mechanics?

The core mechanics involve merging various food items, ingredients, and kitchen tools to unlock new recipes and items. Players also have the creative freedom to renovate, decorate, and design multiple restaurants and diners.

### Is Merge Craze free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases for additional items or features, and also includes advertisements.

### What kind of story does the game have?

The game features an engaging storyline where you play as a talented underdog chef named Grace, determined to save the culinary soul of a charming town from a rival chef. The narrative is filled with twists and turns, supported by friends and a food critic.

### Are there any special events or social features?

Yes, the game hosts regular live events, unique challenges, and seasonal events that offer exclusive rewards. It also includes social interactions, allowing players to connect with friends, compete, and share achievements within a community.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.24.8 — 2024-10-15

Performance Improvements
Bug Fixes

### 0.24.7 — 2024-09-25

Performance Improvements
Bug Fixes

### 0.24.6 — 2024-09-20

Performance Improvements
Bug Fixes

### 0.24.4 — 2024-09-10

1000 Levels!
Frozen Delights Event!
Performance Improvements 
Bug Fixes

### 0.24.1 — 2024-08-13

Area 16 : Megan's Cafe 
Area 17 : B & B
Bug fixes and improvements.

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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 2026-09-04.*