# Trap Master vs Fighter Merge

Trap Master and Fighter Merge both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Fighter Merge's written reviews are positive against 51% of Trap Master's. Fighter Merge also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Trap Master's advantage is ratings volume (48K vs 2.5K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trap Master sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Fighter Merge sells 10 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 — 4.6 for Trap Master against 4.7 for Fighter Merge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trap Master has 48K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Trap Master's written reviews are positive against 78% of Fighter Merge's.

Trap Master ships an update every 4 weeks, Fighter Merge every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trap Master | Fighter Merge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trap-master-squish-enemies/id6476067896/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighter-merge/id6478086844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 336 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mobsmile Yazilim Hizmetleri Limited Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719697226) | [ANLOFT YAZILIM LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626867365) |

## What reviewers say

### Trap Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trap-master-squish-enemies/id6476067896)

Strategically place and upgrade traps to stop waves of enemies emerging from a tube. Progress through unique levels, earn gold for permanent upgrades, and enjoy engaging graphics and sound in this thrilling defense game.

**Highlights:** Endless enemy waves, Place and upgrade traps, Unique levels, Earn gold for upgrades, Engaging graphics and sound

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Club Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Skip Ads x10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads x25 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads x60 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Great Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 🤩 Exactly like the ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Slow progression
- 🔁 Repetitive levels

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not rewarding as promised
- Levels getting stuck on repeat

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More level variety
- Reduced ad frequency


### Fighter Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighter-merge/id6478086844)

Combine warriors to discover powerful mutants and build an ultimate army. Engage in strategic, fast-paced arena battles to crush rivals and become the Merge Master. Collect and upgrade rare monsters to evolve them into unstoppable forces.

**Highlights:** Merge warriors to discover powerful mutants, Build and evolve an ultimate army, Engage in strategic arena battles, Collect and upgrade rare monsters, Dynamic evolution of fighters, Fast-paced tactical gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mighty Rocket x5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ticket x15 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack 1 | $3.29 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mighty Rocket x30 | $4.49 | one-time |
| Ticket x45 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Speacial Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ticket x90 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Super Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ticket x1000 | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying merging mechanics
- 🤩 Visually appealing
- 💯 Engaging combat system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Units disappearing/glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive and grindy
- 🤖 Inconsistent difficulty scaling

**Reported bugs**

- Units randomly disappearing
- Versus mode not working properly
- Sound issues and audio bugs

**Requested features**

- More unit types and upgrades
- Ability to control units directly
- Reduced ad frequency
- Improved progression balancing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trap Master free?

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

### Is Fighter Merge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Trap Master or Fighter Merge?

Fighter Merge is rated higher. Trap Master averages 4.6 out of 5 from 48K ratings, while Fighter Merge averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Trap Master or Fighter Merge have ads?

Both Trap Master and Fighter Merge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trap Master or Fighter Merge?

Trap Master ships an update every 4 weeks, and Fighter Merge every 3 weeks. Most recently, Trap Master was updated on November 4, 2026 and Fighter Merge on November 4, 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.*