# Merge Dragons! vs MONOPOLY GO!

The clearest difference is ads: MONOPOLY GO! at none against Merge Dragons!'s shown. MONOPOLY GO! also leads on ratings volume (3.9M vs 423K) and chart position (#1 vs #4). Merge Dragons!'s advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 63%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Merge Dragons! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and MONOPOLY GO! sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Merge Dragons! against 4.8 for MONOPOLY GO!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MONOPOLY GO! has 3.9M ratings behind it against 423K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Merge Dragons!'s written reviews are positive against 63% of MONOPOLY GO!'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Merge Dragons! | MONOPOLY GO! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (423K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-dragons/id1208952944/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monopoly-go/id1621328561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 423K | **3.9M** |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 63.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #4 | **#1** |
| Size | 416 MB | 285 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +9 | 9+ |
| Developer | [Gram Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1202264615) | [Scopely, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/305003647) |

## What reviewers say

### Merge Dragons!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-dragons/id1208952944)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Grossing · Family, #55 Top Free · Family, #59 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #159 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Combine magical items to heal a cursed land and discover new dragon breeds. Solve puzzles, build your camp, and evolve your dragons to uncover secrets and restore a mystical world.

**Highlights:** Combine objects to create better items, Hatch and evolve dragon breeds, Solve challenging puzzle levels, Build and customize your dragon camp, Complete daily quests and weekly themes, Play with friends in Dens

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Day Dragon Gem Payout | $3.99 | one-time |
| BONUS Pile of Dragon Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Dragon Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Land | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Dragon Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Merge Dragons! Event Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Royal Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Dragon Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cauldron of Dragon Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Volcano of Dragon Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Five stars
- 😊 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Great animations and graphics
- 🎉 Frequent updates and events
- 💰 Free to play with optional in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐉 Dragons can be frustrating to control
- ⏰ Long wait times for chalices and dragon energy
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for gems
- 📦 Excessive locked chests and eggs
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and progress loss
- Disappearing items and dragons
- Glitches with event progress tracking

**Requested features**

- Ability to name dragons
- Option to disable automatic harvesting
- More ways to earn gems without spending money
- Reduced chalice and dragon energy recharge times
- Increased camp storage space


### MONOPOLY GO!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monopoly-go/id1621328561)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Family, #1 Top Grossing · Board, #1 Top Grossing · Family, #4 Top Free · Board, #5 Top Grossing · Games, #17 Top Grossing, #24 Top Free · Games, #149 Top Free (US App Store)

Experience the classic board game in a new digital format. Roll dice, collect properties, build houses and hotels, and interact with friends worldwide. Compete in tournaments and events for rewards.

**Highlights:** Roll dice and earn money, Collect property sets and build, Play with friends and family, Trade stickers with others, Participate in tournaments and events, Explore themed boards

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offer 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $3.99 | one-time |
| Offer 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offer 43 Type 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Offer 5 Type 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Offer 5 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Offer 8 Type 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offer 11 Type 1 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Offer 7 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Offer 18 Type 1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Offer 10 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Offer 33 Type 1 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Offer 15 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Polished and visually appealing
- 🤝 Enjoyable social aspects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win elements
- ⏱️ Slow dice regeneration and limited gameplay time
- 🤖 Suspected use of bots in competitive events
- 🔁 Repetitive and monotonous gameplay over time

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent dice roll outcomes
- Glitches causing loss of progress or rewards
- Issues with Facebook integration and friend invites

**Requested features**

- Increase dice regeneration rate
- Improve trading and sticker exchange system
- Introduce more varied gameplay modes
- Implement better anti-cheat measures


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merge Dragons! free?

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

### Is MONOPOLY GO! free?

MONOPOLY GO! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Merge Dragons! or MONOPOLY GO!?

MONOPOLY GO! is rated higher. Merge Dragons! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 423K ratings, while MONOPOLY GO! averages 4.8 from 3.9M ratings.

### Do Merge Dragons! or MONOPOLY GO! have ads?

Merge Dragons! shows ads; MONOPOLY GO! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Merge Dragons! or MONOPOLY GO!?

Merge Dragons! ships an update weekly, and MONOPOLY GO! weekly. Most recently, Merge Dragons! was updated on October 29, 2026 and MONOPOLY GO! on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Merge Dragons! or MONOPOLY GO!?

Merge Dragons! currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and MONOPOLY GO! at #1. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*