# Merge City vs Tiny Tractor

The clearest difference is ads: Tiny Tractor at none against Merge City's shown. Tiny Tractor also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 months). Merge City's advantage is ratings volume (141 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Merge City sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Tiny Tractor sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiny Tractor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge City has 141 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Merge City ships an update every 9 months, Tiny Tractor every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Merge City | Tiny Tractor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-city-idle-city-builder/id1473045409/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-tractor/id6782220800/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **141** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeffrey Koers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1299068386) | [SARAH PISZEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885914777) |

## What reviewers say

### Merge City

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-city-idle-city-builder/id1473045409)

Build and manage a city from the ground up, starting with small houses and merging them into larger structures like mansions and skyscrapers. Attract citizens, collect taxes, and expand to multiple cities, even while offline. Enjoy idle gameplay with no internet access required.

**Highlights:** Build and manage cities, Merge houses into skyscrapers, Collect taxes, Offline gameplay, Expand to multiple cities, Idle progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 700 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1600 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4250 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| 9500 Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |


### Tiny Tractor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-tractor/id6782220800)

Race against the clock to harvest crops in this fast-paced arcade game. Dodge obstacles, collect power-ups, and unlock a variety of tractors across four distinct seasons. Enjoy endless fun with easy-to-learn, challenging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Fast one-thumb arcade gameplay, Four seasonal worlds, Collectible tractors, Powerful boosters, Surprise cameo events, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 800 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Farm Boss Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Farm Fortune | $14.99 | one-time |
| Harvest Jackpot | $24.99 | one-time |
| Gold Rush | $49.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Haul | $74.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merge City free?

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

### Is Tiny Tractor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Merge City or Tiny Tractor?

Tiny Tractor is rated higher. Merge City averages 4.8 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while Tiny Tractor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Merge City or Tiny Tractor have ads?

Merge City shows ads; Tiny Tractor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Merge City or Tiny Tractor?

Merge City ships an update every 9 months, and Tiny Tractor every 2 days. Most recently, Merge City was updated on October 26, 2026 and Tiny Tractor on October 28, 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.*