# Kingdom Merge! vs Harbor Rush

The clearest difference is rating: Harbor Rush at 5.0 against Kingdom Merge!'s 3.7. Kingdom Merge!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Harbor Rush holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Kingdom Merge!'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Harbor Rush's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Kingdom Merge! ships an update every 3 days, Harbor Rush weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kingdom Merge! | Harbor Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-merge/id6761916478/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harbor-rush/id6763153501/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 370 MB | 466 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Grupo Promineo S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/482591150) | [First Fun Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895187653) |

## What reviewers say

### Kingdom Merge!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingdom-merge/id6761916478)

Build and upgrade your medieval fortress to defend against endless enemy waves. Merge buildings to strengthen your defenses and command your army in strategic, fast-paced battles. Experience a dynamic 3D world as your kingdom evolves.

**Highlights:** Merge and upgrade buildings, Defend against enemy waves, Evolving fortress, Strategic battle planning, Immersive 3D world

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Harbor Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harbor-rush/id6763153501)

Lead your army in fast-paced 1v1 real-time strategy battles on a 3D hex map. Build structures, collect heroes, and conquer territory before time runs out. Outsmart opponents with strategic hero skills and deck building.

**Highlights:** 1v1 real-time strategy battles, Hero and army command, Base building (Barracks, Gold Mines, Defense Towers), Hero collection and leveling, Deck building with eight cards, Territory conquest on a hex map, Climb through seven ranks

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kingdom Merge! free?

Kingdom Merge! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Harbor Rush free?

Harbor Rush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Kingdom Merge! or Harbor Rush?

Harbor Rush is rated higher. Kingdom Merge! averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Harbor Rush averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Kingdom Merge! or Harbor Rush have ads?

Harbor Rush shows ads; Kingdom Merge! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kingdom Merge! or Harbor Rush?

Kingdom Merge! ships an update every 3 days, and Harbor Rush weekly. Most recently, Kingdom Merge! was updated on October 31, 2026 and Harbor Rush on October 31, 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.*