# Merge Match March

> Merge puzzle RPG with strategic battles and army customization. (iPhone/iPad app by zoo.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-match-march/id6535655275 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [zoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/332177812)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Puzzle, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 46 App Store ratings · 55 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 131 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2024-09-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-match-march/id6535655275/reviews.md

## What is Merge Match March?

Merge Match March is an exciting RPG that blends merge puzzles and epic battles, where you lead a heroic army to defend the kingdom from monstrous threats.
Merge three weapons to evolve into a powerful unit, then deploy these units to defeat the monsters!

◆Become a master strategist and repel the monsters!
As the commander of a hero-led army, you will orchestrate your troops to fend off monstrous invasions and restore peace to the kingdom!

◆Rank up units through strategic merging!
Combine identical units to upgrade them! Create high-rank units and dominate the battlefield!"

◆Train and customize your favorite units!
Select from a variety of units with unique abilities and professions to form your ultimate army! Enhance your troops by training them and equipping them with powerful weapons!

◆Utilize skills to turn the tide of battle!
Activate special skills by making strategic matches during battles! Analyze the battlefield and use skills to gain the upper hand against your foes!

## Key features

- Merge puzzles for unit upgrades
- Epic RPG battles
- Strategic troop deployment
- Unit customization and training
- Special skill activation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Hiding Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Add Hero "Dork" | $0.49 | one-time |
| Add Hero "Gald" | $0.49 | one-time |


## What do users think of Merge Match March?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging core gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Cute pixel art and character design
- ⏱️ Casual, relaxing gameplay suitable for short sessions
- 💰 Generous free-to-play monetization with F2P options
- 📈 Satisfying progression system with gradual character strengthening
- 🧩 Unique hybrid of merge mechanics and match-3 puzzle gameplay
- 📱 Intuitive drag-and-drop puzzle controls
- 💎 Reasonable gem acquisition without excessive grinding
- ❓ Comprehensive FAQ addressing common questions
- 🎯 Varied stage objectives beyond simple enemy defeat

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent lag and performance issues
- 📺 Excessive forced advertisements
- 🎨 Confusing UI with similar-looking icons and character sprites
- 💔 Lack of content and limited endgame
- 🔧 Poor tutorial and unclear game mechanics explanation
- 💸 Inconsistent monetization with missing customer support
- 🎯 Unclear battle mechanics and difficulty spikes
- 🔐 Missing data transfer and account linking features
- ⚠️ Inappropriate ads shown to players
- 🎪 Unbalanced character progression requiring duplicates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Character EXP stuck at 0 and unable to accumulate
- Purchased characters not received after payment
- Ad reward system not functioning (gems/characters not awarded)
- Ad button for soldier recruitment permanently disabled
- Frequent freezing during intense puzzle matches
- Simultaneous character rank-up causing skill selection freeze
- Game balance changes not explained after updates
- Stage progression not updating despite completion
- Button UI elements accidentally triggering (info button vs close button)
- Flying enemies not being targeted by ranged troops
- Hero change feature not functioning
- Contact form submission failing with valid credentials

**Most requested features**

- Graphics settings to reduce lag and improve rendering
- Alternative gold/gem earning methods beyond level grinding
- Character/equipment lock feature to prevent accidental merging
- Clearer visual distinction between character merge levels
- More intuitive stat display with full names instead of abbreviations
- Character and enemy encyclopedia/codex
- Global hero buffs instead of single-target hero skills
- Weapon management and selling system
- Background exploration/idle earning system
- iCloud and cloud save support
- Discord or wiki for community information
- Regular content updates and new stages
- Improved character icon differentiation (scouts vs warriors, archers vs crates)
- Better explanation of skill evolution mechanics
- Contact/support form in-game

## Recent user reviews (10 of 55)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-match-march/id6535655275/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great game unless lag is involved

*2025-05-11, version 1.0.6*

If you there was a way to turn off or turn down effects to assist with game rendering it would be very helpful but otherwise I do enjoy the concept idea and the FAQs are awesome seemingly answering every question the second it comes up I honestly wouldn’t mind a system where we could. Earn more gold/gems in different game modes would be pretty neat as well besides just running levels and waiting on time bonus’s luck

### 5/5 — 良きゲーム

*2025-04-29*

このデベロッパーさんのゲーム全部僕に刺さってます。特にこのゲームはジワジワレベルを上げて少しずつ強くなる感じがとても面白いですし、可愛いドット絵もとても良いです。続き楽しませてもらいます。

### 5/5 — 오우 굿잼

*2025-04-12, version 1.0.5*

영어 몰라도 플레이 하는대 지장 없네요
며칠간 잠도 안자고 이것만 해버림

### 5/5 — 広告を削除だけ課金した

*2025-04-10, version 1.0.5*

めっちゃ楽しい！！
けど、使用していたキャラクター2体のEXPが0になって、永遠に貯まらないバグが発生してて、めっちゃ悲しいです。

キャラクター強化ができず、やり込めない。早めに修正お願いいたします。

### 5/5 — 和製マージパズル×ハクスラ

*2025-04-08, version 1.0.5*

一見してマージゲームのなかでも複雑な部類なのかなと思ってたのですが、編成も過度に凝りすぎなくても良さそうなところが助かりました。
勝利条件もステージによってただ討伐ってだけではないところもよかったです。
タイトルには勝手に和製と付けてしまいましたが、デベロッパーの名前や、チュートリアル等の文脈からそうなのかなと…違ってたらすみません。

### 1/5 — Bad in many ways

*2025-03-28, version 1.0.5*

Bad graphics, gameplay, tutorial. Boring and hectic at the same time somehow. “Click here” style tutorial that leaves you not knowing much anyway. Like everyone else,they’ve forgotten that people learn Bert through play not being told something.

### 5/5 — 재밌어요!

*2025-03-25, version 1.0.4*

번역만 되면 사람들이 더 많이 할거같네요!

### 3/5 — 課金したのに！！

*2025-03-13*

課金したのにキャラクターがもらえませんでした。。
返金対応もなし？？
問い合わせフォームくらいは設置して欲しいです😭
ゲームが楽しい分残念。。

**Developer response:** この度はレビューをご投稿いただきありがとうございます。
お問い合わせフォームわかりにくく申し訳ございません。
下記にてご利用いただけます。

"ストアの「アプリサポート」または「デベロッパのWebサイト」リンク > アプリWebサイト「お問い合わせ」 > 弊社お問い合わせ「iphone/ipod touch」リンク > お問い合わせフォーム"

尚、処理上課金直後に英雄が追加されない場合はアプリ再起動か、アプリ内のショップ「リストア」で再度追加処理が行われます。
また、英雄の切り替えは「編成」タブの「ヒーロー変更」より行うことが可能です。
色々わかりにくくご不便おかけしました。今後ともMerge Match Marchをよろしくお願い申し上げます。

### 1/5 — Needs Redesign

*2025-03-06, version 1.0.4*

After playing for well over an hour, I’m still confused how battle works.  Don’t get me wrong, I’m great at matching … but sometimes I’ll get 3* easily and other times I’m just barely winning.  On top of that, some of the forced ads it was showing were downright nasty!  I surely hope they’re not showing those ads to kids!!!

Overall, the game was confusing with a terrible user interface that is not intuitive and the nasty ads forced me to delete the game immediately.

### 2/5 — Forced Ads stink

*2025-03-01, version 1.0.4*

Started out fun. Then forced ads start to play after completing missions. Uninstalled.

## Frequently asked questions about Merge Match March

### What is Merge Match March?

Merge Match March is an RPG that combines merge puzzle mechanics with strategic battles. Players lead an army, merge units to upgrade them, and deploy them to defend a kingdom from monsters.

### How do I upgrade units in Merge Match March?

You can rank up your units by merging three identical units together. This process evolves them into more powerful versions, allowing you to dominate the battlefield.

### Is Merge Match March free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases for additional content or advantages, and may also include advertisements.

### What kind of units can I use?

The game allows you to select from a variety of units, each with unique abilities and professions. You can train and customize these units to form your ultimate army.

### How do I win battles?

Winning battles involves strategic merging to create strong units, deploying them effectively on the battlefield, and utilizing special skills by making strategic matches during combat to gain an advantage.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.9 — 2025-10-23

* Updating libraries in use
* Fixing minor issues

### 1.0.7 — 2025-06-17

* Update libraries in use

### 1.0.6 — 2025-04-25

* Update libraries in use

### 1.0.5 — 2025-03-26

Commander! Here is the battle report!

* We've vanquished the "bug where daggers were not displayed in the inventory."
* We've crushed the "misspelled words in the English localization."

That concludes my report.

### 1.0.4 — 2024-11-06

Commander! Here is the battle report!

* We've achieved the "Display of equipped characters in the inventory function."
* We've acquired the "Addition of the experience point item 'Crystal Stone'."
* The "Addition of idle rewards based on idle time" has been confirmed.
* We've secured the "Support for enemy marker display on the puzzle board."
* The "ON/OFF setting for enemy marker display on the puzzle board" has been confirmed.
* We've vanquished "several bugs."

That concludes my report.

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