# Merge Kingdoms vs XO

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XO at none against Merge Kingdoms's 10. XO also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Merge Kingdoms | XO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (216 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-kingdoms/id1610685843/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **216** | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 675 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [YG Technology FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610685845) | [LOURENCO ARNASALON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492939173) |

## 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


### XO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xo-tactic/id6478049865)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merge Kingdoms free?

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

### Is XO free?

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

### Do Merge Kingdoms or XO have ads?

Neither Merge Kingdoms nor XO 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.*