# Merge Isle vs DV Guide

Merge Isle and DV Guide both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of DV Guide's written reviews are positive against 22% of Merge Isle's. DV Guide also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11). Merge Isle's advantage is ratings volume (146 vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Merge Isle sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. DV Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Merge Isle against 4.8 for DV Guide. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Isle has 146 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Merge Isle's written reviews are positive against 100% of DV Guide's.

Merge Isle ships an update monthly, DV Guide every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Merge Isle | DV Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-isle-magic-princess/id1585607440/reviews)** | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dv-guide/id6446436161/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 223 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hour Games Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/580495657) | [Wesley de Groot](https://appshunter.io/developer/602359900) |

## What reviewers say

### Merge Isle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-isle-magic-princess/id1585607440)

Restore a magical island and design your dream home by merging items, collecting resources, and crafting furniture. Help charming princesses rebuild their homes and unlock new regions filled with secrets and treasures. Engage in strategic merge puzzles and enjoy frequent events and updates.

**Highlights:** Merge items to discover and craft new objects, Restore themed regions and unlock secrets, Collect furniture materials and design your castle, Grow crops and cook dishes for progress boosts, Join alliances and compete in events, Frequent events and updates

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack-T1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack-G1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack-G2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack-T2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack-G3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack-T3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack-G4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pack-T4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack-G5 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pack-T5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pack-T6 | $99.99 | one-time |


### DV Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dv-guide/id6446436161)

This app serves as a comprehensive guide for exploring a magical valley. It offers detailed information on activities like gardening, cooking, and fishing, as well as character quests and storyline progression. Find all necessary details about items, recipes, and more to enhance your in-game experience.

**Highlights:** Activity information (Gardening, Cooking, Fishing, Mining, Digging), Character levels and quests, Storyline quest details, Comprehensive item list (Vegetables, Recipes), Detailed item information (energy, price, location), User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merge Isle free?

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

### Is DV Guide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Merge Isle or DV Guide?

Merge Isle is rated higher. Merge Isle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while DV Guide averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Merge Isle or DV Guide have ads?

Both Merge Isle and DV Guide show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Merge Isle or DV Guide?

Merge Isle ships an update monthly, and DV Guide every 3 weeks. Most recently, Merge Isle was updated on October 22, 2026 and DV Guide on November 3, 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.*