# Trap Master: Merge Defense — Thrilling merge defense game!

> Merge and deploy unique traps to defend treasure from invading villains. (iPhone/iPad app by PLAYHARD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trap-master-merge-defense/id1553873169 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PLAYHARD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229939286)
- Category: Games, Casual, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 995 App Store ratings · 344 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 257 MB
- Languages: American English, Catalan, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2021-03-12
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trap-master-merge-defense/id1553873169/reviews.md

## What is Trap Master?

Villains are rushing into the cave to steal the treasure!
Set up traps to punish the villains!

▶ Game Features
[Unique Traps]
Set up traps that can fling, push, or stun your enemies!
Lock up villains between walls and melt them with flamethrowers!

[Interesting Strategies]
Tactically select from randomized skills!
Strategically set up traps to successfully clear the stage!

[Exciting Combinations]
Combine the same traps to create stronger ones!
Defeat villains by combining various traps and skills!

[Breathtaking Tension]
Stop the villains from stealing the jewels!
Eliminate the villains running away with the jewels!

◇ Notes
Trap Master is free-to-play and offers in-game purchases.
You can turn off in-app purchases in your device settings.

▶ Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
https://playhardlab.com/termsofuse/
https://playhardlab.com/privacypolicy/

▶ Developer Contact
Contact email : trapmaster@playhardlab.com

## Key features

- Unique trap placement
- Tactical skill selection
- Trap merging for upgrades
- Villain defense
- Stage clearing challenges

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DIA 500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| BATTLE PACKAGE 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| LIMITED BEE PACKAGE | $7.99 | one-time |
| LIMITED VENOM PACKAGE | $7.99 | one-time |
| FLAME PACKAGE | $4.99 | one-time |
| RAY PACKAGE | $4.99 | one-time |
| LIMITED TELEPORT PACKAGE | $7.99 | one-time |
| TRAP PASS | $4.99 | one-time |
| BATTLE PACKAGE 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| REMOVE ADS PACKAGE | $12.99 | one-time |
| DIA 14000 | $99.99 | one-time |
| DIA 1200 | $10.99 | one-time |
| DIA 100 | $1.99 | one-time |
| DIA 2500 | $22.99 | one-time |
| BATTLE PACKAGE 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| FOREST PACKAGE | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Trap Master?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and creative gameplay
- 🚀 No forced ads
- 🚀 Easy to learn
- 🚀 Balanced gameplay
- 🚀 Good graphics and animations

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Limited energy system restricts playtime
- 🔒 Unbalanced PvP mode
- 🔒 Lack of content updates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Saved progress being lost
- Daily tasks not closing properly
- Energy system displaying incorrect values
- Legendary items not working as expected

**Most requested features**

- More trap and enemy variety
- Endless/survival game mode
- Ability to create custom maps
- Improved PvP balance
- More frequent content updates

## Recent user reviews (10 of 344)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trap-master-merge-defense/id1553873169/reviews.md

### 3/5 — App doesn’t want my money

*2026-08-14, version 0.7.0*

Usually I don’t spend money on games but I found a tower I really wanted for $8 so I was like “why not?” And bought it said purchase successful and then just wouldn’t give me the rewards. I ended up spending $42 on the same pack over and over and still didn’t give it to me

### 5/5 — W

*2026-07-13, version 0.7.0*

This is one of the best games I played there is no ads that are force

### 5/5 — Best game

*2026-04-09, version 0.7.0*

I’ve played a lot of games and none compared to this one

### 5/5 — It’s good

*2026-03-19, version 0.7.0*

It is an actual good tycoon game I enjoy it for car rides and ect but I recommend it if your bored Yk

### 5/5 — one word

*2026-01-11, version 0.7.0*

AWSOME

### 5/5 — nice

*2025-09-28, version 0.7.0*

fire game

### 4/5 — Towers

*2025-09-05, version 0.7.0*

The game is fun but need more towers that really all it needs

### 5/5 — Классная игра

*2025-09-02, version 0.7.0*

Баланс между тупо позалипать и челенджем. Жаль только важных характеристик не. Типа дпс

### 4/5 — Amazing game

*2025-07-30, version 0.7.0*

This is an absolutely amazing game I would definitely recommend it!!!

### 5/5 — Best game ever!

*2025-06-20, version 0.7.0*

I’m going to need some games like this on my iPad!

## Frequently asked questions about Trap Master

### What is Trap Master: Merge Defense?

Trap Master: Merge Defense is a thrilling game where players set up and combine various traps to defend treasure from waves of villains. It combines strategic trap placement with merge mechanics to create stronger defenses and clear challenging stages.

### How do I play Trap Master: Merge Defense?

You play by strategically placing unique traps to stop villains from reaching the treasure. You can combine identical traps to create more powerful versions and select randomized skills to enhance your defense. The goal is to eliminate all villains and prevent them from stealing the jewels.

### Is Trap Master: Merge Defense free to play?

Yes, Trap Master: Merge Defense is free-to-play. However, it does offer in-game purchases for items or advantages. Players can disable in-app purchases through their device settings if they prefer.

### What makes the traps unique in this game?

The game features unique traps that can fling, push, or stun enemies. Players can also combine traps with flamethrowers or lock villains between walls, offering a variety of offensive and defensive capabilities to stop the invaders.

### What kind of strategies can I use?

You can employ interesting strategies by tactically selecting from randomized skills that appear during gameplay. Combining these skills with strategically placed and merged traps allows for effective clearing of stages and defeating different types of villains.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.7.0 — 2021-10-15

- Fixed some bugs.

### 0.6.5 — 2021-10-02

- Daily quest bug fixed.

### 0.6.4 — 2021-09-28

- A defense game enjoyed by people all over the world!

### 0.6.3 — 2021-09-03

- Some bugs have been fixed.

### 0.6.0 — 2021-08-30

- Fixed a bug where chapter 3 could not be progressed

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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 2026-09-03.*