# 僕の釣り物語 vs Merge Monster Evolution

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Merge Monster Evolution at 1.8K against 僕の釣り物語's 2. Merge Monster Evolution also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 僕の釣り物語's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (88% vs 75%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 僕の釣り物語 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Merge Monster Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

僕の釣り物語 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Monster Evolution has 1.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of 僕の釣り物語's written reviews are positive against 75% of Merge Monster Evolution's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 僕の釣り物語 | Merge Monster Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1118896213/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-monster-evolution/id1568436359/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 74.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [BTD STUDIO Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/329323106) | [Super Awesome Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/918383565) |

## What reviewers say

### 僕の釣り物語

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1118896213)

Engage in a realistic fishing adventure, collecting over 500 types of fish from 24 global locations. Enjoy online multiplayer, cooking, town building, and character customization. Even play passively with fishing assistance.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D underwater graphics, Over 500 fish species to collect, 24 global fishing locations, Online multiplayer and clubs, Cooking and restaurant management, Town building and customization, Character fashion customization, Passive fishing assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ひと握りのブルーダイア | $2.99 | one-time |
| 小袋に入ったブルーダイア | $7.99 | one-time |
| 大袋に入ったブルーダイア | $14.99 | one-time |
| 【期間1】イベント期間限定AパックVol.3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 確定ガチャチケパック | $26.99 | one-time |
| 【期間1】イベント期間限定AパックVol.1 | $26.99 | one-time |
| 箱に詰まったブルーダイア | $37.99 | one-time |
| 【期間1】AnniversaryパックC | $54.99 | one-time |
| 宝箱に詰まったブルーダイア | $54.99 | one-time |
| 【期間1】イベント期間限定AパックVol.2 | $54.99 | one-time |


### Merge Monster Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-monster-evolution/id1568436359)

Summon and merge monsters to create an epic army with unique skills. Build a powerful squad to defeat challenging boss monsters and claim victory in this role-playing game.

**Highlights:** Summon Epic Monsters, Merge Monsters to Evolve, Collect 50+ Monsters, Build Monster Squads, Defeat Boss Monsters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Red Summon Stones | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pocket | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Package 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Red Summon Stone Pocket | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Package 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Growth Support Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gem Box | $49.99 | one-time |
| Red Summon Stone Box | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Unique monster designs
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💎 Rewarding progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔒 Issues with purchased content

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased VIP features not working
- Deleted rare monsters cannot be recovered
- Frequent loading issues and freezes
- Inconsistent ad rewards

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content
- Improve the battle system
- Introduce multiplayer or social features
- Allow for more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 僕の釣り物語 free?

僕の釣り物語 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Merge Monster Evolution free?

Merge Monster Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 僕の釣り物語 or Merge Monster Evolution?

僕の釣り物語 is rated higher. 僕の釣り物語 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Merge Monster Evolution averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do 僕の釣り物語 or Merge Monster Evolution have ads?

Both 僕の釣り物語 and Merge Monster Evolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 僕の釣り物語 or Merge Monster Evolution?

僕の釣り物語 ships an update fortnightly, and Merge Monster Evolution fortnightly. Most recently, 僕の釣り物語 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Merge Monster Evolution on November 3, 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.*