# MergeCiv vs Idle Polygon

The clearest difference is rating: MergeCiv at 5.0 against Idle Polygon's 3.0. MergeCiv also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Idle Polygon's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 33%) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MergeCiv sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Polygon sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MergeCiv holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of MergeCiv's written reviews are positive against 50% of Idle Polygon's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MergeCiv ships an update weekly, Idle Polygon every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MergeCiv | Idle Polygon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mergeciv/id6757629044/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-polygon/id6758945143/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Bursu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867968544) | [KOKI MORITA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875902049) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Idle Polygon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-polygon/id6758945143)

Engage in a visually stunning incremental game with RPG battle elements. Upgrade your geometries and income to astronomical levels, and master prestige cycles for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Mesmerizing geometric visuals, Incremental upgrades and income, RPG battles with strategic gameplay, Endless replayability with prestige cycles, Hypnotic art style

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond S | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamond M | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offline Boost | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond L | $5.99 | one-time |
| Diamond XL | $29.99 | one-time |
| Diamond MAX | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MergeCiv free?

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

### Is Idle Polygon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MergeCiv or Idle Polygon?

MergeCiv is rated higher. MergeCiv averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Idle Polygon averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do MergeCiv or Idle Polygon have ads?

Both MergeCiv and Idle Polygon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MergeCiv or Idle Polygon?

MergeCiv ships an update weekly, and Idle Polygon every 9 days. Most recently, MergeCiv was updated on October 26, 2026 and Idle Polygon on October 28, 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.*