# Merge Kingdoms vs Funplay chat

The clearest difference is rating: Funplay chat at 4.2 against Merge Kingdoms's 3.1. Funplay chat also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 18%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Merge Kingdoms's advantage is ratings volume (216 vs 45) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Merge Kingdoms sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Funplay chat sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Funplay chat holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 216 and 45 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Merge Kingdoms's written reviews are positive against 56% of Funplay chat's.

Merge Kingdoms ships an update every 3 weeks, Funplay chat every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Merge Kingdoms | Funplay chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (216 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-kingdoms/id1610685843/reviews) | **[4.2 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funplay-chat/id6476964706/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **216** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | 17.7% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 675 MB | 348 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [YG Technology FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610685845) | [WENEXT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609428770) |

## What reviewers say

### Merge Kingdoms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-kingdoms/id1610685843)

Build and merge troops and buildings to create powerful units and structures. Recruit legendary heroes, join alliances, and engage in real-time PVP and PVE battles. Participate in events and challenges to test your skills and conquer lands.

**Highlights:** Match and merge troops and buildings, Recruit legendary heroes with unique abilities, Create and join alliances, Engage in real-time PVP and PVE battles, Communicate with voice chat rooms, Participate in daily and weekly events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Diamond | $0.99 | one-time |
| Preferential Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Preferential Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Diamond | $4.99 | one-time |
| Preferential Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Preferential Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Preferential Pack 6 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Preferential Pack 7 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Preferential Pack 9 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Preferential Pack 10 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging strategy gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Attractive game icon and visual design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Severe server lag and freezing during combat
- 💰 Excessive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
- 😤 Repetitive events with no new content
- 👎 Poor customer support and unresponsive management
- ⚖️ Unfair balance and inequality between players

**Reported bugs**

- Server hanging and freezing during battles
- Game crashes and performance issues
- Server exploits via auto-clicker programs
- Duplicate hero glitches
- Character stat changes without explanation

**Requested features**

- New and varied events instead of repetitive ones
- Better server optimization and load distribution
- Fair companion system with equal distribution
- Improved customer support responsiveness
- New heroes with meaningful abilities


### Funplay chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funplay-chat/id6476964706)

This is a free Ludo game with a voice chat feature, allowing players to connect with friends online or offline. It offers various game modes, including classic, quick, and team-based play, along with interactive emojis and dedicated voice chat rooms for discussion.

**Highlights:** Play Ludo online or offline, Real-time voice chat, Multiple Ludo game modes, Play with friends and family, Team up for 2v2 matches, Interactive emojis

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Emoji-angry | $0.99 | one-time |
| Emoji-fight | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blue Diamonds 200000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins 50000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advanced welfare gift | $3.99 | one-time |
| Season Trophy Gift Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Blue Diamonds 1000000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins 250000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Leader Renew | $8.49 | one-time |
| Blue Diamond 2000000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins 500000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Leader | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Gift Pack: All Rewards | $12.99 | one-time |
| Blue Diamonds 4000000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1000000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Vip2-Minister(14days)-Renew | $25.49 | one-time |
| Blue Diamond 10000000 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coins 2500000 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Blue Diamond 20000000 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Coins 5000000 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Vip4-Noble(14 days) | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merge Kingdoms free?

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

### Is Funplay chat free?

Funplay chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Merge Kingdoms or Funplay chat?

Funplay chat is rated higher. Merge Kingdoms averages 3.1 out of 5 from 216 ratings, while Funplay chat averages 4.2 from 45 ratings.

### Do Merge Kingdoms or Funplay chat have ads?

Neither Merge Kingdoms nor Funplay chat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Merge Kingdoms or Funplay chat?

Merge Kingdoms ships an update every 3 weeks, and Funplay chat every 5 days. Most recently, Merge Kingdoms was updated on October 21, 2026 and Funplay chat on October 25, 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.*