# Merge & Shoot! vs Ever Beyond

The clearest difference is rating: Merge & Shoot! at 4.7 against Ever Beyond's 4.1. Merge & Shoot! also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 33%) and ratings volume (318 vs 32). Ever Beyond's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Merge & Shoot! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Ever Beyond sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Merge & Shoot! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge & Shoot! has 318 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Merge & Shoot!'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Ever Beyond's.

Merge & Shoot! ships an update fortnightly, Ever Beyond every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Merge & Shoot! | Ever Beyond |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (318 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-and-shoot/id1625879244/reviews)** | [4.1 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ever-beyond-space-conquest/id6451055949/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **318** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **56.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 269 MB | 362 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 9+ |
| Developer | [Macaca Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1278612016) | [Kazim Gokhan Dogramaci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654065784) |

## What reviewers say

### Merge & Shoot!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-and-shoot/id1625879244)

Combine and upgrade powerful auto-shooting turrets to create an unstoppable force. Unleash a barrage of bullets to overcome challenging waves of enemies in this action-packed game.

**Highlights:** Merge and assemble turrets, Auto-shooting mechanics, Bullet-hell combat, Upgrade turrets, Epic mayhem

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem (Tiny) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hand of Midas 1 Day | $2.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle (Medium) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem (Small) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem (Medium) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hand of Midas 7 Days | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem (Big) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Growth Fund | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Impressive playability without paying
- 👍 Reasonable in-app purchases
- 👍 Enjoyable arena mode
- 👍 Good improvements with updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 High prices for passes
- 😴 Monotonous gameplay
- 🚫 Forced ads
- 👎 New turret designs disliked
- 🧊 Endless tower won't load

**Reported bugs**

- Endless tower freezes
- Bug: duplicate turret after merge
- Bug: merge doesn't consume item from bag
- Bug: arena won't let player progress
- Bug: incorrect opponent level in arena

**Requested features**

- Remove daily arena cap
- Add ability to buy merge stones
- Add waves game mode
- Add co-op mode
- Add real-time PvP with infinite tiles


### Ever Beyond

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ever-beyond-space-conquest/id6451055949)

Reclaim Earth and conquer the galaxy in this single-player space strategy game. Merge units and power-ups to build an idle empire that generates resources even when you're offline. Engage in tactical battles with unique level designs and unit counters.

**Highlights:** Idle merge empire building, Galactic conquest campaign, Tactical drag-and-drop combat, Daily puzzle battles, Permanent research and upgrades, Story-driven AI companion

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quantum Charges Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cosmic Shards | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| Production Boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merge & Shoot! free?

Merge & Shoot! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ever Beyond free?

Ever Beyond is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Merge & Shoot! or Ever Beyond?

Merge & Shoot! is rated higher. Merge & Shoot! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 318 ratings, while Ever Beyond averages 4.1 from 32 ratings.

### Do Merge & Shoot! or Ever Beyond have ads?

Both Merge & Shoot! and Ever Beyond show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Merge & Shoot! or Ever Beyond?

Merge & Shoot! ships an update fortnightly, and Ever Beyond every 5 days. Most recently, Merge & Shoot! was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ever Beyond 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.*