# Ship Merger vs BitBrain Crypto Tycoon

The clearest difference is rating: BitBrain Crypto Tycoon at 5.0 against Ship Merger's 4.4. Ship Merger's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ship Merger sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and BitBrain Crypto Tycoon sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BitBrain Crypto Tycoon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ship Merger has 81 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ship Merger | BitBrain Crypto Tycoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-merger/id1440452766/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitbrain-crypto-tycoon/id6766283577/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 102 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hongkong Vega Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440452765) | [Muhammed Eliwat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886571719) |

## What reviewers say

### Ship Merger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ship-merger/id1440452766)

Merge and develop a fleet of over 30 unique ships to explore more than 40 islands. Earn money, level up your ships, and battle sea monsters for treasure. Unlock new eras and expand your sailing adventure.

**Highlights:** Merge and develop ships, Explore 40+ unique islands, Battle sea monsters, Collect treasure, Unlock new eras, VIP membership benefits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip Membership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Tiny pack of Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small pack of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Normal pack of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large pack of Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Grand pack of Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ex grand pack of Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |


### BitBrain Crypto Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitbrain-crypto-tycoon/id6766283577)

Build a fictional cryptocurrency empire by tapping to mine, upgrading your lab, and deploying mining rigs. Research boosts and prestige for permanent upgrades in this idle tycoon game. Enjoy quick sessions and offline progress without real-world financial involvement.

**Highlights:** Tap to collect fictional coins, Upgrade GPU power and lab boosts, Deploy mining rigs, Allocate mining power across simulated market, Claim offline gains, Research timed boosts, Prestige for permanent upgrades

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Hash Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| GPU Power Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| BitBrain Pro | $7.99 | one-time |
| Quantum Surge Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ship Merger free?

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

### Is BitBrain Crypto Tycoon free?

BitBrain Crypto Tycoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ship Merger or BitBrain Crypto Tycoon?

BitBrain Crypto Tycoon is rated higher. Ship Merger averages 4.4 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while BitBrain Crypto Tycoon averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ship Merger or BitBrain Crypto Tycoon have ads?

Neither Ship Merger nor BitBrain Crypto Tycoon shows ads.

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