# Merge Villa vs Spin A Spell

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Merge Villa at 23K against Spin A Spell's 1.3K. Merge Villa also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Merge Villa sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Spin A Spell sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spin A Spell holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Villa has 23K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 33% and 33% positive.

Merge Villa ships an update fortnightly, Spin A Spell every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Merge Villa | Spin A Spell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-villa/id1551885855/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-a-spell/id1583568699/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 32.5% of reviews | **32.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 388 MB | 334 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios Plus](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610194568) | [HK DENGSHEN TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890414005) |

## What reviewers say

### Merge Villa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-villa/id1551885855)

Restore a mansion destroyed by a tsunami by merging items to create tools for renovation and decoration. Design unique interiors and exteriors, unlock new rooms, and care for pets. Embark on an addictive adventure filled with puzzles and friendly characters.

**Highlights:** Merge items to create tools, Renovate and decorate mansion rooms, Design interior and exterior, Unlock new rooms, Adopt and care for pets, Solve puzzles and complete tasks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instant Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra Small Crystals Bar Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Flash Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Crystals Bar Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Flash Offer PLUS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Instant Offer LARGE | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Crystals Bar Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Flash Offer GOLD | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Crystals Bar Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Flash Offer EXTRA | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Customizable villa and pet

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of progress updates
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Confusing mechanics and unclear instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to complete certain tasks
- Disappearing progress and lost data
- Unresponsive or freezing app

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to sell or merge unwanted items
- Better energy management system
- Improved customer support and communication


### Spin A Spell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-a-spell/id1583568699)

Spin a slot machine to earn coins, attack other players' mansions for loot, and upgrade characters and pets. Collect cards and trade with friends to decorate your own magic mansion and become the ultimate coin master.

**Highlights:** Spin slot machine for fortune, Attack and raid other players, Decorate and upgrade Magic Mansion, Develop characters and pets, Collect and trade cards, Play with friends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| shopspins1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Awesome game
- 🎨 Good
- 💕 Love this game
- 🎉 Fun and unique
- 🤩 Best game yet!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😤 Frustrated with latest update
- 🤬 Terrible customer service
- 🐛 Game constantly freezes
- 💸 Expensive, too many ads/popups
- 🤯 Glitches, bugs, and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress after updates
- Unable to log in through Facebook
- Rewards/spins not being awarded properly
- Frequent freezing and crashing issues
- Connectivity problems and 'no internet' errors

**Requested features**

- Add ability to remove friends
- Allow listening to music while playing
- Improve tournament system and rewards
- More customization options for boards
- Fix login/progress issues after updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merge Villa free?

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

### Is Spin A Spell free?

Spin A Spell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Merge Villa or Spin A Spell?

Spin A Spell is rated higher. Merge Villa averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Spin A Spell averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Merge Villa or Spin A Spell have ads?

Both Merge Villa and Spin A Spell show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Merge Villa or Spin A Spell?

Merge Villa ships an update fortnightly, and Spin A Spell every 5 weeks. Most recently, Merge Villa was updated on October 28, 2026 and Spin A Spell on October 22, 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.*