# This is Normal vs Underground Merge

The clearest difference is review sentiment: This is Normal at 67% against Underground Merge's 0%. This is Normal also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). Underground Merge's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Underground Merge sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. This is Normal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Underground Merge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of This is Normal's written reviews are positive against 0% of Underground Merge's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

This is Normal ships an update every 11 months, Underground Merge every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | This is Normal | Underground Merge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-is-normal/id6478086123/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/underground-merge/id6745247309/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Anna Krasner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731719218) | [Pujia8 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436425196) |

## What reviewers say

### This is Normal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/this-is-normal/id6478086123)

An educational game designed to compassionately teach about self-managed abortion. Through interactive minigames, players learn that abortion is a normal, common, and safe aspect of healthcare.

**Highlights:** Educational game, Teaches about self-managed abortion, Compassionate approach, Interactive minigames, Normalizes abortion care

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Underground Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/underground-merge/id6745247309)

Combine items to craft magical goods for adventurers and earn gold. Expand and decorate your unique underground hotel by unlocking new areas and decorations. Enjoy various engaging game modes.

**Highlights:** Combine items to create exotic goods, Fulfill adventurer orders for rewards, Unlock and decorate hotel areas, Engage in various gameplays, Earn gold and hexagrams

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free | $0.99 | one-time |
| Champion Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free | $1.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Resource Monthly Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Chest Open Happy | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free | $4.99 | one-time |
| Newcomer Special | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Special | $6.99 | one-time |
| senior Special | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is This is Normal free?

This is Normal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Underground Merge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, This is Normal or Underground Merge?

Underground Merge is rated higher. This is Normal averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Underground Merge averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do This is Normal or Underground Merge have ads?

Underground Merge shows ads; This is Normal does not.

### Which is updated more often, This is Normal or Underground Merge?

This is Normal ships an update every 11 months, and Underground Merge every 5 days. Most recently, This is Normal was updated on October 10, 2026 and Underground Merge on September 17, 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.*