# Merge Magic! vs Animal Catch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Merge Magic! at 59% against Animal Catch's 0%. Merge Magic! also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (91K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Merge Magic! sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Animal Catch sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Merge Magic! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Magic! has 91K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Merge Magic!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Animal Catch's.

Merge Magic! ships an update fortnightly, Animal Catch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Merge Magic! | Animal Catch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (91K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-magic/id1462419002/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-catch/id1557197070/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **91K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **58.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#67** | — |
| Size | 346 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gram Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1202264615) | [Artuvan UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508866360) |

## What reviewers say

### Merge Magic!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-magic/id1462419002)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Grossing · Family (US App Store)

Combine magical items and creatures to restore a cursed land. Hatch and evolve mythical beings, solve puzzle levels, and clear fog to bring life back to your garden. Discover hundreds of objects and unique hybrid creatures.

**Highlights:** Combine over 500 objects, Hatch and evolve mythical creatures, Solve 81 challenging puzzle levels, Lift curses and fight fog, Discover unique hybrid creatures, Participate in frequent events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Day Magic Gem Payout | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Land | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Magic Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium Land | $8.99 | one-time |
| Goblet of Magic Gems | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Bowl of Magic Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Magic Gems | $59.99 | one-time |
| Wagon of Magic Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Relaxing and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful and creative creature designs
- 🕹️ Satisfying merging mechanics
- 🔍 Enjoyable event challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- ⏱️ Slow progression due to limited resources
- 🐛 Technical issues like crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Lack of cloud save functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Creatures disappearing from garden
- Inability to sell or delete items
- Compasses not properly regenerating
- Compatibility issues with device updates

**Requested features**

- More frequent level updates
- Ability to delete or sell unwanted items
- Shorter cooldown times for creatures and compasses
- More ways to earn premium currency without spending money


### Animal Catch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animal-catch/id1557197070)

Test your reflexes and speed in this fast-paced arcade game. Catch animals, dodge obstacles, and compete against others in real-time multiplayer. Easy to learn but challenging to master, it offers endless action for all ages.

**Highlights:** Action-packed arcade gameplay, Real-time multiplayer mode, Variety of unlockable animals, Increasing difficulty, Smooth, responsive controls, Endless levels

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hippopotamus | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spider | $1.99 | one-time |
| Worm | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dragon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Otter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shrimp | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dove | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mosquito | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kiwi | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merge Magic! free?

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

### Is Animal Catch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Merge Magic! or Animal Catch?

Merge Magic! is rated higher. Merge Magic! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 91K ratings, while Animal Catch averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Merge Magic! or Animal Catch have ads?

Both Merge Magic! and Animal Catch show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Merge Magic! or Animal Catch?

Merge Magic! ships an update fortnightly, and Animal Catch every 2 months. Most recently, Merge Magic! was updated on October 29, 2026 and Animal Catch on October 23, 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.*