# Merge Friends - Fix the Shop — Rebuild the town general store

> Casual merge game to rebuild a town by merging items and fulfilling orders. (iPhone/iPad app by Potato Play Pte. Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-friends-fix-the-shop/id1520374873 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Potato Play Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467734917)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 2,203 App Store ratings · 180 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 737 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), European Spanish, American English, Italian, French (France)
- Released: 2021-03-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-friends-fix-the-shop/id1520374873/reviews.md

## What is Merge Friends?

Merge Friends is a thrilling and addictive free casual merge game. Your goal is to help the community rebuild the small town by merging hundreds of exciting items, trading with neighbors, giving old houses makeovers, and building new ones. 
 
Level up by filling orders while you discover and merge hundreds of exciting items from the small-town shop. How many screwdrivers do you have to merge to find an electric drill? How many items does it take to fill an order for chilled champagne and strawberries? How does merging hangers lead to one of the fiercest pair of high heels ever seen in a game?
 
Merge Friends is the exciting free merger that you can enjoy for a few minutes on the go or sit back and take your time to immerse yourself into the world of this small town.
 
There is always something new to uncover and discover with exciting daily challenges, seasonal events, and regular updates.  
 

How to play Merge Friends
 
Playing Merge Friends is easy and exciting. Rebuild the town, discover hundreds of exciting items, and nurture friendships.
 
As the new owner of the town's General Store, it is your goal to fill neighbors' orders, trade with neighboring cities, and help the townies build their houses to rebuild the town. 
 
Merging items to fill orders is fun as you uncover exciting items while rummaging through old, dusty boxes left behind in the shop. Find hidden objects and earn rewards to unlock new levels and discover hidden areas of the shop.
 
Merge Friends features a diverse cast of characters to interact with. Each character has their own story and secrets to uncover. By helping them, you will discover all the nuances, intricacies, and drama of their past. As with all great friendships, there might be some growing pains along the way.
 
Are you ready to help fix the town and bring the community together? 
 
Download today and get lost in the small-town world of Merge Friends.
 
Questions about the game? Contact our support team at mf_support@potatoplay.com

## Key features

- Merge hundreds of items
- Fulfill neighbor orders
- Trade with neighbors
- Renovate and build houses
- Discover hidden items
- Interact with diverse characters

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Gem Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Very Large Gem Pack | $23.99 | one-time |
| Dirk's Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jane's Power Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lily's Gardening Tools | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Vault | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7-Day VIP Pass | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Merge Friends?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable merge mechanics
- 💡 Expandable and customizable
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive and monotonous tasks
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases required
- 🕰️ Slow progress and energy limitations

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game resets progress after updates
- Delivery tab and other features not functioning
- Inability to load game past initial screen
- Inconsistent performance and stability issues

**Most requested features**

- More varied and challenging deliveries
- Ability to disable or skip animations
- Improved energy management system
- Expanded storyline and character development

## Recent user reviews (10 of 180)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-friends-fix-the-shop/id1520374873/reviews.md

### 5/5 — No points

*2025-10-28, version 1.20.6*

I am not getting my points for reaching levels

### 1/5 — Doesn’t Open After Download

*2025-10-21, version 1.20.6*

I’ve tried deleting and re-downloading, but can’t play the game at all.

### 5/5 — Stolen music

*2025-03-24*

This game has stolen a popular game music which is… pet simulator x! It is from Roblox and Roblox should sue you -5 stars

### 1/5 — Game play

*2025-01-15, version 1.20.2*

Been playing this game for some time not, hasn't loaded for several days. When I send a message (sent 3) to fix, I get no response. Not good customer service.  Ready to delete.

### 3/5 — Can’t open the app to play anymore

*2024-11-14, version 1.20.2*

There’s a bug, guys!  The app won’t even load anymore.

### 1/5 — Newly downloaded won’t load

*2024-09-01, version 1.20.0*

So I was playing another merge game and came across this one and thought it would be interested so I downloaded it and when I went to open it I kept getting an error message so I just went ahead and uninstalled it.

### 1/5 — Something went wrong please contact support.

*2024-08-26*

First time downloading and got this message. Tried another few times then deleted it.

### 1/5 — Loading issues

*2024-08-01, version 1.20.0*

Game won’t open once you download it ?

### 1/5 — Will not connect or load

*2024-07-17*

Looks a good game but I can not get it to connect or load despite doing everything said in support it just freezes 😡

### 5/5 — Keeps saying something went wrong and to contact creator

*2024-06-13*

I downloaded this and it keeps saying something went wrong please try again so I deleted it to redownload it and it still said the same thing please fix this. But I have had this game before and it is very good game

## Frequently asked questions about Merge Friends

### What is Merge Friends about?

Merge Friends is a free casual merge game where your goal is to help a small town rebuild its general store and community. You achieve this by merging hundreds of different items to fulfill orders, trade with neighbors, and renovate houses.

### What are the main features of Merge Friends?

Key features include merging a vast array of items, filling orders for townspeople, trading with neighboring cities, renovating and building new houses, discovering hidden objects, and interacting with a diverse cast of characters who have their own stories.

### Is Merge Friends free to play?

Yes, Merge Friends is a free-to-play game. However, it does offer in-app purchases and contains ads, which can be used to speed up progress or acquire special items.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect in Merge Friends?

The gameplay revolves around a merge mechanic where you combine identical items to create more advanced ones. These merged items are then used to complete orders for the town's residents, helping them rebuild and improve their homes.

### Who is Merge Friends designed for?

This game is designed for players who enjoy relaxing, casual gameplay with a focus on merging, collecting, and light simulation elements. It's suitable for those who like to see tangible progress in rebuilding a virtual environment and uncovering character narratives.

## Version history (last 5 of 5)

### 1.20.6 — 2025-10-14

- Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.20.5 — 2025-08-16

- Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.20.4 — 2025-08-12

- Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.20.2 — 2024-09-04

- Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.20.0 — 2024-05-29

- Bug fixes and improvements

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