# Merge Magic Academy vs Doki Doki Days

The clearest difference is ads: Merge Magic Academy at none against Doki Doki Days's shown. Merge Magic Academy also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 21%) and ratings volume (345 vs 84). Doki Doki Days's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Merge Magic Academy sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Doki Doki Days sells 11 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 — 4.9 for Merge Magic Academy against 4.9 for Doki Doki Days. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 345 and 84 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Merge Magic Academy's written reviews are positive against 21% of Doki Doki Days's.

Merge Magic Academy ships an update every 2 months, Doki Doki Days monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Merge Magic Academy | Doki Doki Days |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (345 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-magic-academy/id6746467003/reviews)** | [4.9 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doki-doki-days/id6746478002/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **345** | 84 |
| Positive reviews | **37.5% of reviews** | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 397 MB | 478 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ZYMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/945646206) | [MOBIBRAIN TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544896321) |

## What reviewers say

### Merge Magic Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-magic-academy/id6746467003)

Embark on a magical adventure to restore order to a chaotic academy by using merging spells. Combine items to create astonishing new ones, solve mysteries, and deliver enchanted goods. Enjoy addictive gameplay with a soothing art style.

**Highlights:** Merge items to create new ones, Solve magical mysteries, Deliver enchanted goods, Unlock secrets of the magic city, Addictive merging mechanics, Soothing art style

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80_Diamond | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless_Reward_Level_1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Energy_gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless_Reward_Level_2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endless_Reward_Level_3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| battlepass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily_Bundle_4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 240_Diamond | $4.99 | one-time |
| piggy0 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter_gift | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily_Bundle_5 | $7.99 | one-time |
| SuperBattlePass | $7.99 | one-time |
| 580_Diamond | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily_Bundle_6 | $9.99 | one-time |
| piggy2 | $29.99 | one-time |


### Doki Doki Days

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doki-doki-days/id6746478002)

Embark on a cozy shop management adventure with a merge and match gameplay. Fulfill customer orders, decorate your shop, and befriend unique characters in a relaxing, colorful world. Collect a variety of desserts and drinks as you build your dream establishment.

**Highlights:** Easy Merge & Match gameplay, Shop decoration and customization, Interact with fun characters, Collect hundreds of desserts and drinks, Soothing and colorful art style

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack 4 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack 5 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack 6 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Heartbeatinglife_12.99 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack 8 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack 9 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack 10 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Standard Pack 11 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merge Magic Academy free?

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

### Is Doki Doki Days free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Merge Magic Academy or Doki Doki Days?

Merge Magic Academy is rated higher. Merge Magic Academy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 345 ratings, while Doki Doki Days averages 4.9 from 84 ratings.

### Do Merge Magic Academy or Doki Doki Days have ads?

Doki Doki Days shows ads; Merge Magic Academy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Merge Magic Academy or Doki Doki Days?

Merge Magic Academy ships an update every 2 months, and Doki Doki Days monthly. Most recently, Merge Magic Academy was updated on October 25, 2026 and Doki Doki Days on October 23, 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.*