# Merge Troops vs StreakForge

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StreakForge at 100% against Merge Troops's 50%. StreakForge also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). Merge Troops's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Merge Troops sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and StreakForge sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StreakForge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Merge Troops's written reviews are positive against 100% of StreakForge's.

Merge Troops ships an update every 3 months, StreakForge every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Merge Troops | StreakForge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-troops-war-master/id6473152658/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streakforge-game/id6762168925/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 227 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MAD PIXEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581972745) | [JONATHAN JADEN NEPPL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893217760) |

## What reviewers say

### Merge Troops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-troops-war-master/id6473152658)

Command a formidable army, strategize moves, and lead troops to victory in this epic conquest. Engage in heart-pounding battles with cutting-edge graphics and intense gameplay. Upgrade your arsenal, customize your army, and build an unstoppable force to conquer new realms.

**Highlights:** Merge units to create stronger warriors, Engage in strategic battles, Unlock powerful units and special attacks, Form alliances with players worldwide, Capture enemy bases, Battle giant monsters in boss fights, Embark on epic campaigns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EXTRA FORCE | $0.99 | one-time |
| DS FREE | $2.99 | one-time |


### StreakForge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streakforge-game/id6762168925)

Engage in fast-paced wave survival combat with a quest system that encourages daily play. Earn upgrade cards, equip gear, and explore different worlds to achieve long-term goals. Maintain your daily streak for rewards and multipliers.

**Highlights:** Wave-based survival combat, Quest board with daily streaks, Upgrade card system, Gear and stat customization, Multiple worlds to explore, Training mode for practice

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium \| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium \| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| 1,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merge Troops free?

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

### Is StreakForge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Merge Troops or StreakForge?

StreakForge is rated higher. Merge Troops averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while StreakForge averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Merge Troops or StreakForge have ads?

Merge Troops shows ads; StreakForge does not.

### Which is updated more often, Merge Troops or StreakForge?

Merge Troops ships an update every 3 months, and StreakForge every 6 days. Most recently, Merge Troops was updated on November 4, 2026 and StreakForge on October 31, 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.*