Comparison

Craft Slasher vs Magic Merge

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

Head to head
About

Craft Slasher

Engage in exciting combat by crafting superior swords to fend off waves of enemies. Earn in-game currency to forge even more powerful weapons and conquer formidable bosses. Embark on your battle adventure today!

Highlights
  • Easy to learn gameplay
  • Craft better swords
  • Defend against mob hordes
  • Earn money
  • Defeat powerful bosses
Features
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Easy to pick up and start playing! Craft better swords to defend yourself against hordes of mobs Earn money, craft even better weapons and defeat powerful bosses Start your fight now!

About

Magic Merge

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
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Explore endless creations in Magic Merge: Endless Craft Mix elements to craft the world from scratch! Unleash your creativity and discover fantastical creatures, from griffins to vampires! Play now! How to play: Drag and drop elements to combine them. Discover new items with surprising combinations. Learn fun facts about your creations in the in-game encyclopedia. Game Features: Endless Libary: Combine countless elements to create a vast library of unique items. Visually stunning: Immerse yourself in a vibrant new art style that brings your creations to life. Charming soundtrack: Relax and unwind to a delightful original soundtrack.

Screenshots

Craft Slasher4 screens
Magic Merge4 screens

Verdict

The call

Craft Slasher and Magic Merge both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of Craft Slasher's written reviews are positive against 41% of Magic Merge's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Craft Slasher sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Magic Merge sells 10 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 — 4.7 for Craft Slasher against 4.8 for Magic Merge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Craft Slasher's written reviews are positive against 41% of Magic Merge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Craft Slasher ships an update every 2 months, Magic Merge every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Craft Slasher versus Magic Merge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCraft SlasherMagic Merge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings)4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better40.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K1.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size324 MB209 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperPandorio LTDINWAVE STUDIO

Customer experience

Craft Slasher

All ratings675 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

Magic Merge

All ratings1,338 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral13.5%
Negative45.9%

Bugs and requests

Craft Slasher

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Magic Merge

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads freezing the game
  • Difficulty accessing elements due to ad placement

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Craft Slasher

One-time1
  • No Forced Ads$1.99
10 purchases

Magic Merge

One-time10
  • Element Pack 2$1.99
  • Cash Pack 1$1.99
  • No Ads$1.99
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  • Ticket Pack 1$2.99
  • Ticket Pack 2$3.99
  • Element Pack 3$3.99
  • Cash Pack 2$3.99
  • Vip Package$3.99
  • Cash Pack 3$5.99
  • Ticket Pack 3$5.99

Questions

Is Craft Slasher free?
Craft Slasher 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, Craft Slasher or Magic Merge?
Magic Merge is rated higher. Craft Slasher averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Magic Merge averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Craft Slasher or Magic Merge have ads?
Both Craft Slasher and Magic Merge show ads.
Which is updated more often, Craft Slasher or Magic Merge?
Craft Slasher ships an update every 2 months, and Magic Merge every 6 weeks. Most recently, Craft Slasher was updated on November 3, 2026 and Magic Merge on November 8, 2026.

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