Comparison

Merge Loop vs Magic.io

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Merge Loop

Features
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It's time to storm the keep and lead your soldiers to victory! Before you take the castle, you must create stronger knights to topple the evil army holding it captive. Loop around the track with your army towards the stronghold, and along the way managing & buying more units, then merge them to create strong soldiers before upgrading them into a superior army to destroy your foe! Loop around the track again and continue upgrading your units, merging them and buying more as you near the fort. Can you strategise to use the right method of action and decide what's best to spend your in-game currency on? Will you invest in upgrades for your troops? Or will you hire more mercenaries to merge together? Do what you can to avoid falling before your enemy and losing on the battlefield! A clash with the enemies is the way to find out as you merge your army into the ultimate fully geared battalion at max level! HOW TO PLAY Hold down to walk around the loop and let go to stop at buy stations. Once ready to move, hold down again to continue around the track. Your soldiers will automatically attack once near enemies. FEATURES Awesome battles! Lots of upgrading and merging your troops. Create the ultimate knight to destroy the enemy army. Easy to learn but with depth and mastery. Gain more power by upgrading, merging and buying more units with in-game cash! Free to Play with support for lots of devices. JOIN THE FULL FAT COMMUNITY Like: http://facebook.com/fullfatgames

About

Magic.io

Embark on a magical roguelike adventure to defeat dark forces. Master unique spellcasting, navigate challenging chapters, and strategically use a dash mechanic to overcome enemies and epic bosses. Collect and customize equipment to enhance your power and earn daily rewards.

Highlights
  • Unique spellcasting mechanic
  • Thrilling chapter battles
  • Dash mechanic for evasion
  • Customizable equipment
  • Epic boss fights
  • Daily rewards and upgrades
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Dive into the magical world of Magic.io: Spells & Zombies, a thrilling adventure where dark forces have overrun the land. Magic.io: Spells & Zombies offers an exhilarating journey through dangerous chapters, where your spells have the power to vanquish enemies. Key Features: • Unique Spellcasting Mechanic: Unleash powerful spells to defeat your foes. • Thrilling Chapter Battles: Navigate through challenging levels in each chapter, unlocking secrets and defeating formidable bosses to advance. • Dash Mechanic: Use the swipe gesture to trigger a dash, allowing you to evade attacks and reposition strategically. • Customizable Equipment: Collect various wands and magical gear with special powers and ultimate abilities to enhance your strength and magical prowess. • Epic Boss Fights: Each chapter culminates in a climactic battle against a powerful boss, testing your skills and strategy. • Daily Rewards and Upgrades: Earn daily rewards and upgrade your equipment to stay ahead of the dark forces. Join the adventure in Magic.io: Spells & Zombies and harness the power of spells to conquer the foes and bring peace back to the land!

Screenshots

Merge Loop4 screens
Magic.io4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Merge Loop at none against Magic.io's 10. Merge Loop also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Magic.io's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Merge Loop ships an update monthly, Magic.io every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Merge Loop versus Magic.io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerge LoopMagic.io
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—24.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.1K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB925 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperFull Fat Productions LtdRollic Games

Bugs and requests

Merge Loop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Magic.io

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Game crashes during gameplay
  • Progression and rewards not tracking properly
  • Wands and abilities not functioning as described
  • Invisible walls and unresponsive controls
  • Gear and equipment not merging correctly
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  • Daily and weekly goals freezing or not updating

Requested features

4 requests
  • Reduce swipe requirement for dashing
  • Add option to disable damage numbers
  • Improve in-game support and bug reporting
  • Increase stamina regeneration or add more methods to obtain it

In-app purchases

None

Merge Loop

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Magic.io

One-time10
  • Three Day Offer 1$0.99
  • Magic Mastery Card$4.99
  • Limited Time Offer 2$4.99
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  • Standard Monthly Pass$4.99
  • Three Day Offer 2$6.99
  • Chapter Fund 1$9.99
  • Premium Monthly Pass$9.99
  • Permanent Ad Free Card$19.99
  • Chapter Fund 2$19.99
  • Battlepass Discount$29.99

Questions

Is Merge Loop free?
Merge Loop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magic.io free?
Magic.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Merge Loop or Magic.io have ads?
Both Merge Loop and Magic.io show ads.
Which is updated more often, Merge Loop or Magic.io?
Merge Loop ships an update monthly, and Magic.io every 4 days. Most recently, Merge Loop was updated on November 7, 2026 and Magic.io on November 12, 2026.

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