# Merge Mayor vs Tappzi

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tappzi at none against Merge Mayor's 10. Tappzi also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Merge Mayor's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Merge Mayor sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Tappzi asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tappzi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Mayor has 27K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Merge Mayor | Tappzi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-mayor/id1487461340/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tappzi/id6799321835/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 383 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Starberry Games GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1228073651) | [CHRISTOPHER B HAYES](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798113921) |

## What reviewers say

### Merge Mayor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-mayor/id1487461340)

Become the new Mayor of a small town and transform it into a thriving metropolis by solving merge puzzles. Restore buildings, discover secrets, and enjoy fresh 3D graphics and ever-expanding content. Relaxing yet challenging gameplay awaits.

**Highlights:** Build and upgrade your city, Solve merge puzzles, Repair and renovate homes, Discover hidden stories, Fresh 3D graphics, Regular new content

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shop Offer S | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shop Offer M | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shop Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hat full of gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shop Offer L | $4.99 | one-time |
| Safe key | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shop Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Box of gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Shop Offer XL | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 No forced ads
- 👍 Cute and appealing graphics
- 💡 Generous rewards for watching optional ads
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Ability to progress without spending money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Energy system depletes quickly
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after recent updates
- 🔋 Slow energy recharge time
- 💰 Progression feels gated by in-app purchases
- 🔋 Limited storage space requiring frequent selling/trashing of items

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when trying to claim rewards
- Ads sometimes fail to load or freeze the game
- Progression blocked due to inability to unlock new areas

**Requested features**

- Ability to sell/trade excess items
- Faster energy recharge
- More storage space
- Ability to skip or dismiss pop-up bubbles
- More varied and frequent content updates


### Tappzi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tappzi/id6799321835)

A fast-paced arithmetic puzzle game where you tap number tiles to reach a specific goal total before time runs out. It features 130 levels across 13 worlds, introducing new mechanics gradually. Enjoy a daily challenge and replayable levels with no ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Arithmetic puzzle gameplay, 130 levels across 13 worlds, Progressive difficulty and mechanics, Daily challenge mode, Replayable levels, No ads or in-app purchases

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merge Mayor free?

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

### Is Tappzi free?

Tappzi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Merge Mayor or Tappzi?

Tappzi is rated higher. Merge Mayor averages 4.8 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Tappzi averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Merge Mayor or Tappzi have ads?

Neither Merge Mayor nor Tappzi shows ads.

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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.*