# Merge Hooks vs Mega Bounce Hero

Merge Hooks and Mega Bounce Hero both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 42% of Mega Bounce Hero's written reviews are positive against 19% of Merge Hooks's. Mega Bounce Hero also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Merge Hooks's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 215). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Merge Hooks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mega Bounce Hero sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Merge Hooks against 4.7 for Mega Bounce Hero. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Hooks has 4.3K ratings behind it against 215, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 19% of Merge Hooks's written reviews are positive against 42% of Mega Bounce Hero's.

Merge Hooks ships an update weekly, Mega Bounce Hero every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Merge Hooks | Mega Bounce Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-hooks/id6444926994/reviews) | **[4.7 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-bounce-hero/id6744597080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 215 |
| Positive reviews | 18.6% of reviews | **41.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 287 MB | 352 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games Oyun Yazilim ve Pazarlama Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [Grenge, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/592086406) |

## What reviewers say

### Merge Hooks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-hooks/id6444926994)

Combine hooks to make them stronger and pull vehicles into a grinder. Test your strength and see how many cars you can pull. A fun and engaging casual game.

**Highlights:** Combine hooks, Increase hook strength, Pull cars, Grind cars, Test your strength

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎁 Rewarding ad-based rewards
- 💡 Unique hook merging mechanic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 False advertising about no ads
- 🔁 Frequent ad breaks disrupting gameplay
- 🔒 No option to remove ads
- 🐛 Game breaking bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Excessive battery and heat issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing at level 12
- Unable to launch hooks after updates
- Inability to progress past certain levels

**Requested features**

- More levels and hook upgrades
- Improved progression system
- Customization options for hooks


### Mega Bounce Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-bounce-hero/id6744597080)

Enlarge your hero to bounce into and knock away attacking monsters, protecting the fortress. This addictive puzzle game features roguelite skill selection and simple tap-and-swipe controls for strategic, casual fun.

**Highlights:** Enlarge hero to bounce into enemies, Roguelite skill selection, Addictive puzzle gameplay, Tap to combine, swipe to shoot, Protect the fortress

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newbie Pass 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| first gem 80 | $0.99 | one-time |
| clear stage 5 pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| clear stage 7 pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| monthly pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| clear stage 10 pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| first gem 500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level 10 Achievement Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Level 20 Achievement Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| first gem 1200 | $9.99 | one-time |
| clear stage 15 pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| lifetime ad free pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| stage clear pass step1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| stage clear pass step5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| stage clear pass step4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Level 30 Achievement Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| stage clear pass step2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| stage clear pass step3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| clear stage 25 pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Level 40 Achievement Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| first gem 2500 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Inferno Pack 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| gem 6500 | $49.99 | one-time |
| first gem 6500 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merge Hooks free?

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

### Is Mega Bounce Hero free?

Mega Bounce Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Merge Hooks or Mega Bounce Hero?

Mega Bounce Hero is rated higher. Merge Hooks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Mega Bounce Hero averages 4.7 from 215 ratings.

### Do Merge Hooks or Mega Bounce Hero have ads?

Both Merge Hooks and Mega Bounce Hero show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Merge Hooks or Mega Bounce Hero?

Merge Hooks ships an update weekly, and Mega Bounce Hero every 9 days. Most recently, Merge Hooks was updated on October 22, 2026 and Mega Bounce Hero on October 24, 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.*