# Merge Ninja Star vs DarkSlayer AFK RPG

The clearest difference is ads: Merge Ninja Star at none against DarkSlayer AFK RPG's shown. DarkSlayer AFK RPG's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (33 vs 11). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Merge Ninja Star sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and DarkSlayer AFK RPG sells 27 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DarkSlayer AFK RPG holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 33 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Merge Ninja Star's written reviews are positive against 82% of DarkSlayer AFK RPG's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Merge Ninja Star | DarkSlayer AFK RPG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-ninja-star/id1207645924/reviews) | **[4.7 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkslayer-afk-rpg/id6446265751/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | **87.9% of reviews** | 81.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 407 MB | 788 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MouseDuck Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170186515) | [studiobreeze](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876746733) |

## What reviewers say

### Merge Ninja Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-ninja-star/id1207645924)

Merge shurikens to create stronger ones and battle powerful bosses. This idle game offers endless growth, even when you're not playing, with mini-games and rewards. Experience the addicting fun of growing your shurikens to new levels.

**Highlights:** Endless shuriken merging and growth, Idle battle system for offline rewards, Boss battles and mini-games, Record breaking challenges, Renewed interface and easier gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 70000 Rubies | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boosting Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Rubies | $4.99 | one-time |
| AD Remove package +  5000Ruby | $4.99 | one-time |
| One Box of Rubies | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spring package 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5th Anniversary Package 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Watermelon Package 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Box of Ninja Star Fragment | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ninjastar growth package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stage growth package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chuseok Step-Up Package1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Umbrella Package1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Two Boxes of Rubies | $19.99 | one-time |
| Heavyweight pacakage | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Package 1 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ninja Star Fragment Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| A Pack of Rubies | $39.99 | one-time |
| Two Packs of Rubies | $79.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Package 2 | $89.99 | one-time |


### DarkSlayer AFK RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkslayer-afk-rpg/id6446265751)

Embark on an epic adventure to save a world overrun by zombies. Master three distinct combat styles and enjoy effortless character progression through idle gameplay. Collect stylish costumes and powerful gear to enhance your hero's abilities, even while offline.

**Highlights:** Switch between swordsmanship, marksmanship, and spellcasting, Infinite idle action with simple controls, Collect costumes and gear sets, Offline growth and resource acquisition, Stylish monster-slaying action

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

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Day1 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Daily OneTime Purchase Package | $1.19 | one-time |
| Promotion&Reforge Stone Ticket | $2.89 | one-time |
| 주간 티켓 세일 : 2일차 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 주간 티켓 세일 : 4일차 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Swordsman Costume | $3.99 | one-time |
| GoldenGoblinPlaque StarterPack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Tower of Rings Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Tower of Necklaces Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Day2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 주간 티켓 세일 : 9일차 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 주간 티켓 세일 : 11일차 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 주간 티켓 세일 : 6일차 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal Pack | $5.49 | one-time |
| 1100 Gacha Package | $5.49 | one-time |
| 주간 티켓 세일 : 13일차 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Day3 | $7.49 | one-time |
| Veteran Sorcerer Corps Member | $8.49 | one-time |
| Tower Package | $10.99 | one-time |
| 3 Dungeon Tickets Pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| Blue Dragon's Sorcerer Costume | $11.99 | one-time |
| Blue Dragon's Swordman Costume | $11.99 | one-time |
| Breakthrough King 1 | $27.99 | one-time |
| 칼/총/보주 MMM 세트 패키지 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 버프 강화 특별 패키지 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond spirits Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special Costume Enhance Pack 2 | $139.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merge Ninja Star free?

Merge Ninja Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DarkSlayer AFK RPG free?

DarkSlayer AFK RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Merge Ninja Star or DarkSlayer AFK RPG?

DarkSlayer AFK RPG is rated higher. Merge Ninja Star averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while DarkSlayer AFK RPG averages 4.7 from 33 ratings.

### Do Merge Ninja Star or DarkSlayer AFK RPG have ads?

DarkSlayer AFK RPG shows ads; Merge Ninja Star does not.

### Which is updated more often, Merge Ninja Star or DarkSlayer AFK RPG?

Merge Ninja Star ships an update fortnightly, and DarkSlayer AFK RPG fortnightly. Most recently, Merge Ninja Star was updated on October 30, 2026 and DarkSlayer AFK RPG on October 30, 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.*