# Merge Bistro vs Mine Defender

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mine Defender at none against Merge Bistro's 10. Mine Defender also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Merge Bistro's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Merge Bistro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Mine Defender asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Merge Bistro | Mine Defender |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-bistro/id6444039464/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **41** | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 76 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GMonsters Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791868703) | [Svyatoslav Fedoriv](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435065838) |

## What reviewers say

### Merge Bistro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-bistro/id6444039464)

Merge ingredients to create unique dishes and manage your own restaurant. Explore exotic locations, meet characters, and expand your culinary empire. This game combines merge mechanics with restaurant simulation for addictive gameplay.

**Highlights:** Merge elements for recipes, Manage restaurant efficiency, Expand to new locations, Discover rare ingredients, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Endless Energy 1hour | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Worker 1day | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Diamond | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Energy 2hours | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bunny Pack | $2.49 | one-time |
| Butter Cake Island | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tiger Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Strawberry Parfait Island | $6.99 | one-time |
| Fine Diamond | $9.99 | one-time |


### Mine Defender

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mine-defender/id6452008239)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merge Bistro free?

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

### Is Mine Defender free?

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

### Do Merge Bistro or Mine Defender have ads?

Mine Defender shows ads; Merge Bistro does not.

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