# Double Dragon Trilogy vs Merge Dragons!

The clearest difference is price: Merge Dragons! at Free against Double Dragon Trilogy's $2.99. Merge Dragons! also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (77% vs 42%). Double Dragon Trilogy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Merge Dragons! is free to download; Double Dragon Trilogy costs $2.99 up front. Merge Dragons! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Double Dragon Trilogy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Merge Dragons! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Dragons! has 423K ratings behind it against 307, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Double Dragon Trilogy's written reviews are positive against 77% of Merge Dragons!'s.

Double Dragon Trilogy ships an update every 24 months, Merge Dragons! weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Double Dragon Trilogy | Merge Dragons! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.2 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-dragon-trilogy/id730919094/reviews) | **[4.7 (423K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-dragons/id1208952944/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 307 | **423K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.8% of reviews | **77.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #66 | **#7** |
| Size | 127 MB | 415 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [DotEmu](https://appshunter.io/developer/329185054) | [Gram Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1202264615) |

## What reviewers say

### Double Dragon Trilogy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-dragon-trilogy/id730919094)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Paid · Family, #189 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Relive the classic arcade experience with this compilation of three iconic beat 'em up games. Master martial arts moves and battle through urban landscapes to rescue a kidnapped girlfriend. Enjoy co-op gameplay, customizable controls, and multiple difficulty settings.

**Highlights:** Includes three classic installments, Arcade and Story game modes, Customizable controls, Three difficulty levels, Achievements and leaderboards, Original and remastered soundtracks, Bluetooth co-op mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Arcade-perfect emulation
- 🎶 Nostalgic soundtrack
- 💪 Classic beat-'em-up gameplay
- 📺 Scanline filter option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Challenging touch controls
- 💤 Laggy performance on some devices
- 🔁 No continue option
- 🔍 Unclear button mapping

**Reported bugs**

- Sound issues on iOS 9+
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- Unlimited continues
- Customizable button layout
- Multiplayer co-op mode
- Difficulty settings


### Merge Dragons!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-dragons/id1208952944)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Family, #60 Top Free · Family, #71 Top Grossing · Puzzle, #185 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Combine magical items to heal a cursed land and discover new dragon breeds. Solve puzzles, build your camp, and evolve your dragons to uncover secrets and restore a mystical world.

**Highlights:** Combine objects to create better items, Hatch and evolve dragon breeds, Solve challenging puzzle levels, Build and customize your dragon camp, Complete daily quests and weekly themes, Play with friends in Dens

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Day Dragon Gem Payout | $3.99 | one-time |
| BONUS Pile of Dragon Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Dragon Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Land | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Dragon Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Merge Dragons! Event Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Royal Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Dragon Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cauldron of Dragon Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Volcano of Dragon Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Five stars
- 😊 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Great animations and graphics
- 🎉 Frequent updates and events
- 💰 Free to play with optional in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐉 Dragons can be frustrating to control
- ⏰ Long wait times for chalices and dragon energy
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for gems
- 📦 Excessive locked chests and eggs
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and progress loss
- Disappearing items and dragons
- Glitches with event progress tracking

**Requested features**

- Ability to name dragons
- Option to disable automatic harvesting
- More ways to earn gems without spending money
- Reduced chalice and dragon energy recharge times
- Increased camp storage space


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Double Dragon Trilogy free?

Double Dragon Trilogy costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Merge Dragons! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Double Dragon Trilogy or Merge Dragons!?

Merge Dragons! is rated higher. Double Dragon Trilogy averages 3.2 out of 5 from 307 ratings, while Merge Dragons! averages 4.7 from 423K ratings.

### Do Double Dragon Trilogy or Merge Dragons! have ads?

Merge Dragons! shows ads; Double Dragon Trilogy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Double Dragon Trilogy or Merge Dragons!?

Double Dragon Trilogy ships an update every 24 months, and Merge Dragons! weekly. Most recently, Double Dragon Trilogy was updated on November 6, 2026 and Merge Dragons! on November 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Double Dragon Trilogy or Merge Dragons!?

Double Dragon Trilogy currently peaks at #66 in the App Store charts, and Merge Dragons! at #7. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*