# Make More! vs Merge Defense!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Make More! at 88% against Merge Defense!'s 23%. Make More! also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (8.7K vs 27). Merge Defense!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Make More! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Merge Defense! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Make More! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Make More! has 8.7K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Make More!'s written reviews are positive against 23% of Merge Defense!'s.

Make More! ships an update every 2 months, Merge Defense! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Make More! | Merge Defense! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-more/id1061093841/reviews)** | [3.4 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-defense/id1473122527/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.7K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **88.3% of reviews** | 23.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bad Crane Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/637469988) | [Tatem Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667306793) |

## What reviewers say

### Make More!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-more/id1061093841)

Build and manage a factory empire, starting with one employee and expanding to multiple locations. Hire, train, and even replace workers with robots to automate production and maximize profits. Collect unique workers and products while aiming to become a billionaire tycoon.

**Highlights:** Hire and train workers, Automate production, Run multiple factories, Collect unique workers and products, Prestige system for bonuses, Time Challenge events

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| S Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tool Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| M Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Autoclicker Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special 2 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Tool Bundle 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| L Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| XL Package | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Minimal ads and no forced monetization
- 💡 Variety of characters and factories
- 🎨 Charming art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Accidental golden robot purchases
- 🔍 Confusing UI and lack of tutorials
- ⏱️ Slow progression and repetitive tapping
- 💰 Expensive permanent upgrades

**Reported bugs**

- Lost progress after app updates
- Ads not working or getting stuck
- Tapping speed limitations on higher factories

**Requested features**

- Add difficulty settings or challenges
- Implement cloud save/restore functionality
- Allow switching between factories more easily
- Improve visual feedback and animations


### Merge Defense!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-defense/id1473122527)

Engage in a strategic tower defense experience where you merge units to enhance their power and defend against advancing enemies. Collect resources to unlock upgrades and power-ups in this offline, turn-based challenge.

**Highlights:** Merge defenders to upgrade power, Turn-based gameplay, Place defenders to protect from enemies, Collect keys and gems for power-ups, Offline play

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove All Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Make More! free?

Make More! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Merge Defense! free?

Merge Defense! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Make More! or Merge Defense!?

Make More! is rated higher. Make More! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.7K ratings, while Merge Defense! averages 3.4 from 27 ratings.

### Do Make More! or Merge Defense! have ads?

Make More! shows ads; Merge Defense! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Make More! or Merge Defense!?

Make More! ships an update every 2 months, and Merge Defense! fortnightly. Most recently, Make More! was updated on October 29, 2026 and Merge Defense! on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*