Comparison

Grow Mergemon Masters vs Returned Warrior RPG

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

Head to head
About

Grow Mergemon Masters

Embark on an idle merge RPG adventure where you tame and evolve monsters. Strategically use their skills, collect trainer skins, and conquer dungeons and infinite towers. This game offers offline play for continuous monster training and battling.

Highlights
  • Merge and craft stronger monsters
  • Utilize diverse Mergemon skills strategically
  • Collect various trainer skins
  • Explore habitats and tame monsters
  • Conquer dungeons and collect runes
  • Challenge the infinite tower
Features
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Pixelstar Games Idle Merge game ' Grow Mergemon Master' has arrived! Merge, collection and action Explore various habitats to taming monsters! And be the best master trainer! [Features] - Merge and Craft Stronger monster - Use various skills of the Mergemon according to strategy. - Collect various trainer skins - Explore the habitat and taming the monsters. - Conquest Dungeon. Collect Rune - Demonstrate your strength in an infinite tower! # This game does not require wifi (internet). # This game is a synthesis + action game.

About

Returned Warrior RPG

Embark on a retro RPG adventure where you return home after a decade in a demonic realm to find portals have opened. Farm for hundreds of equipment types and cards to create a unique character. Explore diverse game modes and enjoy nostalgic pixel art.

Highlights
  • Idle farming with equipment and cards
  • Unique character customization
  • Rewarding item collection
  • Multiple weapon choices
  • Diverse play modes (dungeons, towers)
  • Nostalgic pixel art style
Features
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After 10 years in the demonic realm, I returned to find that 120 years have passed! You survived by the skin of your teeth and returned home, only to find that demonic portals have opened across the continent. Return of the classic RPG! "Returned Warrior: Retro RPG" [Game Features] ◈ Simple and easier grind! - Idly farm with hundreds of different types of equipment and cards. ◈ Rediscover the pure joy of farming! - Does everyone wear the same gear? NO! - Choose the equipment and cards that resonate with your style, to create a one-of-a-kind character! ◈ No farming goes unrewarded! - From the starting gear to the endgame items, each item holds significance in your journey! - The more you gather and complete your collection, the mightier your character becomes. ◈ Weapon Master - Pick a weapon of your choice - from a dagger, to a longsword or bow - and play. ◈ Diverse play modes - Enjoy the game's diverse content, including Scenario Stages, Gold Dungeons, Hydra Dungeon, Tower Defense, Endless Tower, and more! ◈ Nostalgic pixel art style - Enjoy the retro RPG, complete with a nostalgic pixel art style.

Screenshots

Grow Mergemon Masters4 screens
Returned Warrior RPG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Returned Warrior RPG at fortnightly against Grow Mergemon Masters's every 3 months. Returned Warrior RPG also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 67%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Grow Mergemon Masters sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Returned Warrior RPG sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Grow Mergemon Masters against 5.0 for Returned Warrior RPG. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Grow Mergemon Masters's written reviews are positive against 90% of Returned Warrior RPG's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grow Mergemon Masters ships an update every 3 months, Returned Warrior RPG fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Grow Mergemon Masters versus Returned Warrior RPG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrow Mergemon MastersReturned Warrior RPG
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews89.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB1.0 GB
Age rating9+12+
Developergitae parkDreamplay Games Inc.

Customer experience

Grow Mergemon Masters

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Returned Warrior RPG

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative7.6%

Bugs and requests

Grow Mergemon Masters

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Returned Warrior RPG

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to progress past first chapter
  • Equipment upgrades not saving properly
  • Freezing during tutorial screens
  • Connectivity issues when viewing ads

Requested features

4 requests
  • More diverse quests and challenges
  • Ability to preview equipment effects
  • Improved save/load functionality
  • Optimization for longer battery life

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Grow Mergemon Masters

One-time12
  • Beginer Pack$2.99
  • Level Pack$4.99
  • Level Pack 2$9.99
Show 9 more
  • STARTER PACK$9.99
  • ADS PACK$9.99
  • Light Dark Pack$19.99
  • Fire Pack$19.99
  • Leaf Pack$19.99
  • Ice Pack$19.99
  • Skin Pack$19.99
  • Cristal Pack$19.99
  • PREMIUM PACK$49.99
17 purchases

Returned Warrior RPG

One-time17
  • Auto Decomposition Package$4.99
  • Weekly Gold Package$8.99
  • Weekly EXP Package$8.99
Show 14 more
  • Starting Optimization Package$8.99
  • Start Ad Removal Package$8.99
  • Card Collection Pass 1$9.99
  • Chapter 4 Clear Package$17.99
  • Chapter 6 Clear Package$17.99
  • Chapter 10 Clear Package$17.99
  • Chapter 1 Clear Package$17.99
  • Chapter 3 Clear Package$17.99
  • Chapter 7 Clear Package$17.99
  • Chapter 17 Clear Package$17.99
  • Weekly Guardian Package$34.99
  • Weekly All-in-One Myth Package$49.99
  • Black Rabbit Package$49.99
  • Gem Vip Chest$99.99

Questions

Is Grow Mergemon Masters free?
Grow Mergemon Masters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Returned Warrior RPG free?
Returned Warrior RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grow Mergemon Masters or Returned Warrior RPG?
Grow Mergemon Masters and Returned Warrior RPG are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Grow Mergemon Masters or Returned Warrior RPG have ads?
Both Grow Mergemon Masters and Returned Warrior RPG show ads.
Which is updated more often, Grow Mergemon Masters or Returned Warrior RPG?
Grow Mergemon Masters ships an update every 3 months, and Returned Warrior RPG fortnightly. Most recently, Grow Mergemon Masters was updated on October 17, 2026 and Returned Warrior RPG on October 24, 2026.

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