# SWITCH! vs MergeCrafter

The clearest difference is ads: SWITCH! at none against MergeCrafter's shown. SWITCH! also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). MergeCrafter's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (630 vs 15). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SWITCH! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and MergeCrafter sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MergeCrafter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MergeCrafter has 630 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of SWITCH!'s written reviews are positive against 91% of MergeCrafter's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SWITCH! | MergeCrafter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switch/id1255366865/reviews) | **[4.8 (630 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mergecrafter-3d-mining-merge/id1490637133/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **630** |
| Positive reviews | 84.0% of reviews | **91.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TippyTap](https://appshunter.io/developer/1148221549) | [Fiveamp](https://appshunter.io/developer/848728693) |

## What reviewers say

### SWITCH!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switch/id1255366865)

Control the environment to guide a rolling ball, switching obstacles and platforms to avoid falls. Navigate an endless path filled with puzzles, collect coins, and unlock new balls.

**Highlights:** Control the environment, Switch obstacles, Position platforms, Endless path gameplay, Collect coins, Unlock new balls

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3,600 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10,400 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |


### MergeCrafter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mergecrafter-3d-mining-merge/id1490637133)

Combine items to create better goods and explore a magical world. Delve into dungeons, solve puzzles, and return to your Home Camp to expand and upgrade. Manage resources, craft tools, and enchant them to become more powerful in this adventure.

**Highlights:** Combine over 600 items, Craft and upgrade tools, Enchant tools for power, Explore diverse dungeons, Complete quests for rewards, Expand and upgrade Home Camp, Offline gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Runic Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Extra Crafting Area | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Runic Pack 8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium Land I | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 9 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Land II | $12.99 | one-time |
| Runic Pack 20 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Fun and varied content
- 🎨 Cute pixel art style
- 💎 Great game overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Device overheating issues
- ⏱️ Slow energy regeneration when offline

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing on some devices
- Enchantment system not working as expected
- Incorrect item names and descriptions

**Requested features**

- Add auto-merge feature
- Improve progression and unlock system
- Introduce cloud/account sync


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SWITCH! free?

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

### Is MergeCrafter free?

MergeCrafter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SWITCH! or MergeCrafter?

MergeCrafter is rated higher. SWITCH! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while MergeCrafter averages 4.8 from 630 ratings.

### Do SWITCH! or MergeCrafter have ads?

MergeCrafter shows ads; SWITCH! does not.

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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.*