# Echo Planet vs MergeCiv

Echo Planet and MergeCiv both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Echo Planet's written reviews are positive against 33% of MergeCiv's. Echo Planet also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). MergeCiv's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Echo Planet sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and MergeCiv sells 17 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 Echo Planet against 5.0 for MergeCiv. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Echo Planet has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Echo Planet's written reviews are positive against 33% of MergeCiv's.

Echo Planet ships an update every 3 days, MergeCiv weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Echo Planet | MergeCiv |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-planet-incremental-game/id6756530491/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mergeciv/id6757629044/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 96 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mustafa Mohammed](https://appshunter.io/developer/967586964) | [Paul Bursu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867968544) |

## What reviewers say

### Echo Planet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echo-planet-incremental-game/id6756530491)

Transform a planet into a star by forging moons that channel power to its core. Upgrade your celestial bodies, stack multipliers, and witness your energy output grow exponentially, even when you're not actively playing. This idle game offers a satisfying progression from small sparks to galaxy-scale power.

**Highlights:** Forge moons to power a planetary core, Upgrade moons and stack multipliers, Idle progression, play offline, Watch signal surge from sparks to galaxy-scale, Transform planet into a star

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Supporter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Supporter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |


### MergeCiv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mergeciv/id6757629044)

Merge tiles to generate resources, build a civilization, and master magic. Unlock upgrades, cast spells, and ascend to create a stronger empire with each new run. Enjoy offline earnings and cloud sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Merge-based resource generation, Civilization building with upgrades, Magic spells and crystal rituals, Ascension loop for permanent bonuses, Citadel endgame with elite upgrades, Offline earnings and speed boost, Cloud sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Bonus Boost | $1.00 | one-time |
| Handful of Feathers | $2.00 | one-time |
| Herald's Bundle | $5.00 | one-time |
| Feather Satchel | $5.00 | one-time |
| 5 Bonus Boosts | $5.00 | one-time |
| Quartermaster's Bundle | $7.00 | one-time |
| Signal Fire Bundle | $10.00 | one-time |
| Feather Chest | $10.00 | one-time |
| Falconer's Bundle | $10.00 | one-time |
| Citadel Bundle | $15.00 | one-time |
| Founder's Pack | $15.00 | one-time |
| Aviary Bundle | $20.00 | one-time |
| 24 Bonus Boosts | $24.00 | one-time |
| Feather Wagon | $25.00 | one-time |
| War Chest Bundle | $35.00 | one-time |
| Forgemaster's Bundle | $35.00 | one-time |
| Royal Feather Hoard | $100.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Echo Planet free?

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

### Is MergeCiv free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Echo Planet or MergeCiv?

MergeCiv is rated higher. Echo Planet averages 4.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while MergeCiv averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Echo Planet or MergeCiv have ads?

Both Echo Planet and MergeCiv show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Echo Planet or MergeCiv?

Echo Planet ships an update every 3 days, and MergeCiv weekly. Most recently, Echo Planet was updated on October 24, 2026 and MergeCiv on October 26, 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.*