# SubaraCity vs Merge Farm!

The clearest difference is ads: SubaraCity at none against Merge Farm!'s shown. SubaraCity also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (71% vs 46%). Merge Farm!'s advantage is ratings volume (7.4K vs 46). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SubaraCity sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Merge Farm! sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SubaraCity holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Farm! has 7.4K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of SubaraCity's written reviews are positive against 46% of Merge Farm!'s.

SubaraCity ships an update every 5 days, Merge Farm! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SubaraCity | Merge Farm! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subaracity/id988621911/reviews)** | [4.6 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-farm/id1236833677/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **7.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.9% of reviews** | 45.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 239 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryuji Kuwaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/372117022) | [Gram Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1202264615) |

## What reviewers say

### SubaraCity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subaracity/id988621911)

Merge blocks of the same color to level them up and transform them into larger buildings. This simple yet engaging puzzle game allows you to build a city by combining blocks, offering hours of immersive fun.

**Highlights:** Merge same-colored blocks, Level up blocks into buildings, Create and expand a city, Simple and intuitive gameplay, Time-consuming puzzle experience

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mayor+5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mayor+10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tokyo Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Calming and relaxing experience
- 👍 Easy to learn, hard to master
- 👍 Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Data loss after updates
- 👎 Loss of rankings and achievements
- 👎 Graphics and music changed negatively
- 👎 Feels cheaper than before
- 👎 Less unique atmosphere

**Reported bugs**

- Ranking and encyclopedia data disappeared after update
- Game progress and saved games disappeared after update
- In-app purchases not restoring
- Freeze bug not resolved
- Ads blocking buttons

**Requested features**

- Add more game modes
- Option to revert to older BGM and design
- Add new buildings/themes
- Add more levels/maps
- Allow joining larger buildings for higher scores


### Merge Farm!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-farm/id1236833677)

This farming game lets you plant and merge crops to grow bigger plants and harvest more produce. Manage your farm daily, fulfill merchant orders, and decorate your land to expand your agricultural empire. Discover new plant forms and upgrades through merging.

**Highlights:** Plant and merge crops, Grow bigger plants, Harvest fruits and vegetables, Manage farm daily, Fulfill merchant orders, Decorate farm

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Double Seed Boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Double Harvest | $2.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Quadruple Harvest | $2.99 | one-time |
| Booster Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Great for passing time
- 👍 Satisfying and relaxing
- 👍 Charming and well-designed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Too many ads and in-app purchases required
- 🔍 Lack of content and progression after a certain level

**Reported bugs**

- Ads cause the game to freeze or crash
- Daily challenges not functioning properly
- Purchased upgrades not always working as intended
- Scrolling and navigation issues on larger farms

**Requested features**

- Add more crops, animals, and production facilities
- Implement a save/load function to prevent progress loss
- Introduce more gameplay modes and challenges
- Allow players to expand the farm size further
- Add a way to manage/sell excess crops


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SubaraCity free?

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

### Is Merge Farm! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SubaraCity or Merge Farm!?

SubaraCity is rated higher. SubaraCity averages 4.7 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Merge Farm! averages 4.6 from 7.4K ratings.

### Do SubaraCity or Merge Farm! have ads?

Merge Farm! shows ads; SubaraCity does not.

### Which is updated more often, SubaraCity or Merge Farm!?

SubaraCity ships an update every 5 days, and Merge Farm! every 2 months. Most recently, SubaraCity was updated on October 29, 2026 and Merge Farm! on October 30, 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.*