# Mobile Run vs Magic Merge

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mobile Run at 75% against Magic Merge's 41%. Magic Merge's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile Run sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Magic Merge sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Merge holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 865 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Mobile Run's written reviews are positive against 41% of Magic Merge's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mobile Run ships an update every 2 months, Magic Merge every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Run | Magic Merge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (865 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-run/id1638752899/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-merge-endless-craft/id6499258960/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 865 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.4% of reviews** | 40.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 212 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) | [INWAVE STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656866467) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-run/id1638752899)

Collect virtual apps and harness their unique powers to overcome challenges. Strategize your app collection to unlock new abilities and progress through the game.

**Highlights:** Collect virtual apps, Utilize app powers, Strategic gameplay, Unlock new abilities, Progress through challenges

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skin pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and interesting gameplay
- 💎 Variety of apps/abilities
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 🤩 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🕹️ Controls can be challenging

**Reported bugs**

- Ghost feature staying active
- Ability to bypass levels
- Crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content
- Improve app selection and balancing
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Fix reported bugs and glitches


### Magic Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-merge-endless-craft/id6499258960)

Combine elements to craft a unique world and discover fantastical creatures. Explore an endless library of creations with surprising combinations. Learn fun facts about your discoveries in the in-game encyclopedia.

**Highlights:** Combine elements to craft, Discover fantastical creatures, Endless library of items, In-game encyclopedia, Visually stunning art style, Charming soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Element Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Element Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Vip Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cash Pack 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Pack 3 | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and educational game
- 🎉 Engaging and rewarding gameplay
- 🧠 Teaches about combining elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive pop-up ads
- 🤦‍♀️ Ads covering half the screen
- 😡 Ads restricting gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Ads freezing the game
- Difficulty accessing elements due to ad placement

**Requested features**

- Reduce frequency of ads
- Option to remove ads for a fee
- Improve ad placement to avoid obstructing gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Run free?

Mobile Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Magic Merge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mobile Run or Magic Merge?

Magic Merge is rated higher. Mobile Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 865 ratings, while Magic Merge averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Mobile Run or Magic Merge have ads?

Both Mobile Run and Magic Merge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile Run or Magic Merge?

Mobile Run ships an update every 2 months, and Magic Merge every 6 weeks. Most recently, Mobile Run was updated on October 24, 2026 and Magic Merge on October 26, 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.*