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Merge Hotel Empire-Design Game

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User verdict / 100 High confidence Divided

Merge Hotel Empire is a generally addictive merge game that many enjoy for passing time, but recent updates have significantly degraded the user experience, leading to widespread frustration over increased monetization, repetitive gameplay, and critical bugs.

4.6★ lifetime (93,284) Free + in-app purchases since 2022 by Moon Active LTD updated 0.1 mo ago recent negative 12% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Monetization Recent Updates Performance & Bugs Gameplay Repetitiveness Third-Party Rewards
5★575
4★214
3★83
2★43
1★79
recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.6★ lifetime average

Merge Hotel Empire is a free-to-play merge game where players combine items to complete tasks and progress through hotel renovations. While many users find it an enjoyable way to pass the time, recent updates have introduced significant issues, including aggressive in-app purchase prompts, repetitive gameplay, and critical bugs that hinder progress.

What users like

  • Addictive and fun gameplay, good for passing timeR1R4R5R7
  • Relaxing and low-pressure gameplay without timers or competing playersR32R34
  • Good graphics and eventsR34R44
  • No forced ads unless opting for power-upsR26R36

What users complain about

  • Aggressive and frequent pop-up ads for in-game purchasesR11R12R33R141
  • Excessive energy consumption and slow regeneration, forcing users to pay to progressR17R18R33R44
  • Recent updates downgraded item generators and made progression much harderR226R504R508R513
  • Frequent glitches, loading issues, and app freezesR97R84R180R226
  • Repetitive and boring gameplay, especially after prolonged playR101R155R32R92
  • Difficulty earning rewards or progressing in mini-games without spending moneyR17R149R155R275
  • Lack of volume control in the gameR137
  • Issues with third-party reward programs not tracking progress or paying outR100R117R439

Latest update · v1.1.41

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Fixes of critical errors, minor bugfixes, improved overall stability

Recurring themes

Monetization negative
Many users feel the game is a 'cash grab' due to aggressive in-app purchase pop-ups, high prices for energy and items, and the necessity to spend money to progress or complete events. Reviewers frequently mention running out of energy quickly and being unable to play for extended periods without paying. This contradicts the 'free' nature of the game and has led to many users deleting it.R12R17R33R44
Recent Updates negative
A significant number of recent reviews highlight that a recent update 'ruined the game'. Users report that their item generators were downgraded, making it much harder and slower to get higher-level items. Some also mention the removal of a match-3 mini-game and general frustration with increased difficulty and a feeling of wasted progress. The developer's notes mention 'bugfixes' and 'improved stability', but reviews contradict this, reporting new issues and a degraded experience.R226R504R508R513
Performance & Bugs negative
Users frequently report issues with the app rarely loading, freezing, or experiencing connection problems. Some mention losing rewards after watching ads due to freezes. These issues directly contradict the developer's claims of 'critical error fixes' and 'improved overall stability' in the latest update.R97R84R180R226
Gameplay Repetitiveness negative
While some find the game addictive, others describe it as boring, repetitive, and a 'wash, rinse, repeat' experience. The need to constantly merge the same items and the slow pace of progression contribute to this feeling.R101R155R32R92
Third-Party Rewards mixed
Many users download the game to earn rewards or points through other apps (like Fetch or TesterUp). While some successfully earn points, others report that the game fails to track their progress or pay out, leading to frustration and a feeling of being 'conned'.R1R100R117R19

Who it's for

This game is for players who enjoy casual, relaxing merge games and are looking for a way to pass the time without intense competition or timers R32R34. It might appeal to those who are willing to tolerate frequent in-app purchase prompts or those playing primarily for third-party rewards R1R19.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, particularly regarding the recent updates and monetization. While many positive reviews exist, they often predate the recent update issues or are short, generic statements. The high lifetime rating of 4.625 suggests a positive past experience, but the recent sentiment indicates a sharp decline in satisfaction.

Frequently asked

Is Merge Hotel Empire free to play?
Merge Hotel Empire is free to download and start playing, but many users report that it heavily pushes in-app purchases and becomes difficult to progress without spending money R17R149R268.
Are there many ads in Merge Hotel Empire?
While the game does not force ads for power-ups, many users report being bombarded with frequent and aggressive pop-up ads for in-game purchases R11R12R141R142.
Does Merge Hotel Empire have issues with recent updates?
Yes, many recent reviews indicate that updates have significantly worsened the game, with users reporting downgraded item generators, increased difficulty, removal of features, and a general feeling that their progress has been undone R513R516R519R523.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] 4/5 · US i’m lowk only doing this for the gem things: i downloaded this app for another app that pays you to play (i know they don’t all work but idk im bored and want money) the game is very boring at first, but if you play it for like 15 mins its lowk addictive kinda.
  2. [R4] 5/5 · US What a hazzle free way of making money: But be warned this could be addictive
  3. [R5] 5/5 · US Super fun: A nice way to pass the time, out of all the merge games this one is the best
  4. [R7] 5/5 · US Fun game to past time: This is a cute fun game to past time. You won’t be wowed by you won’t be bored either. Highly recommend.
  5. [R32] 4/5 · US Cute Game: Really Cute Game. A little repetitive, but fun and relaxing if t you’re not into the anxiety of beating a timer or another player.
  6. [R34] 5/5 · US Great Game!: Very addicting, love the graphics, and very relaxing.
  7. [R44] 3/5 · US I like the game: I actually really like the game the graphics I like the events and I like that the quantity that the gyms come in is plentiful however, energy I feel is scarce and the items that they want you to make take excessive energy. You’ll be lucky to open your app and get maybe 1 to 2 orders completed. I feel like the cards never complete even when you spend money but it’s fun to kill tim
  8. [R26] 5/5 · US So fun: I haven’t put it down and no ads unless you want power ups
  9. [R36] 5/5 · US Super fun merge: Super fun merge. Has the option to buy gems but no ads which is nice
  10. [R11] 4/5 · US Love it not the Pop ups: Today I had to x out of 10 pop up ads before I could play. And then I had to c out of 4 more! It’s daily!! I want to give this 5 stars however I can’t.
  11. [R12] 3/5 · US Okay: I like the monotony of the game, but the annoying pop up adds for in-game purchases is ridiculous.
  12. [R33] 3/5 · US Fun but money grabbing: Fun to play but you run out of energy within a couple of minutes and the pop ups for you to pay for energy start non stop. I’ve already spent money and got very little for my $$.
  13. [R141] 3/5 · US Quite fun: This game is lwk addicting all I do all day n everyday is merge but I hate how the ads keep constantly popping up when I’m in the middle of merging
  14. [R17] 3/5 · US Disappointed: In order to play and get far you have to pay. Not a fan when you have to buy everything to move along. I wouldn’t download unless you want to spend a lot.
  15. [R18] 5/5 · US great game: great game js gets annoying when you run out of energy
  16. [R226] 1/5 · US Server problem: All the reviews are all lies….actually the game was good and interesting,all of a sudden it depreciated,if you want to generate,it starts from level 1 and the booster is at 4x and lastly it doesn’t open easily,they always have connection problem You guys should work on it please
  17. [R504] 3/5 · CA Review: Good game but since the last update my x4 is back to the lower items then they should be at I used to get level 8/9 items n there back to being level 3/4
  18. [R508] 1/5 · CA This needs to be update and fixed properly: The bugs aren’t being fixed at all because the thing all those items come out of went back to level 3-4 and now I spend more getting items that the levels are low and it wasn’t like that before so I’m not joying it again like before
  19. [R513] 1/5 · CA Update ruined the game: Used to enjoy the game. But the most recent update ruined the game. Everything takes so much longer. I understand they are probably trying to get us to make in game purchases, but all it did was make me frustrated and no longer wanted to play.
  20. [R97] 1/5 · US Rarely loads: It’s a very glitchy app. It opens maybe once every other day, meanwhile any other app I have works fine.
  21. [R84] 3/5 · US Not Working: I’ve been playing this game for a while and I love it. But for the past two days, the app won’t load. 😟. I deleted it and reinstalled it but that didn’t help.
  22. [R180] 3/5 · US Add problems: I have missed out on three days of getting extra energy/items by watching ads because I get through the add then the app freezes and I have to restart it without the reward
  23. [R101] 2/5 · US Ok game but too repetitive: The game is ok but needs a way to add items without the repetition over and over and over. Also stop charging coins just to see talking on the screen that Boone reads. Again, boring and repetitive.
  24. [R155] 1/5 · US Boring cash grab: Definitely not worth paying for. No winning anything without paying to play. The room upgrades aren’t worth the price. I’ve played for years. It’s boring now. I hate the competition type games. That can only be won by paying real money for.
  25. [R92] 3/5 · US It’s ok: This game is ok it’s super repetitive very wash rinse repeat
  26. [R149] 1/5 · US Pay to win scam!: Starts off giving good energy and okay to start. Then comes tomorrow you get no energy but using gems to buy. You need to buy all the time to even play. I’ve already spent money for a game that I’m not even fully invested in. No thanks! Deleting the game after this review.
  27. [R275] 2/5 · GB Ok at the start: It started as a fun game with energy easy to get. this got harder to achieve. It’s obvious they don’t want you to play easily for free. There used to be ads to get more energy but they stopped. You can never get to the end of the mini games. You always run out of time. The game gets harder and you are awarded less new cards. Unless you spend money the card becomes very slow.
  28. [R137] 1/5 · US Do better: There are only 2 things that I absolutely can’t stand. When a game forces you to do exactly what it wants as some sort of idiotic “tutorial,” and when there is no possible way to turn off the volume of the game. Why the hell are you assaulting my ears without giving me a way out this is disgusting and horrible
  29. [R100] 1/5 · US They don’t pay out to fetch: They did not report that I reached a higher level for fetch points and didn’t pay out
  30. [R117] 2/5 · US Cool experience Loser Price: this game is really expensive and is really harsh and aggressive to make you buy stuff from their game. I only downloaded it because I have this app called testerup and I play it to give me money. Other than that I wouldn’t have downloaded it on my best day, my worst day or my birthday.
  31. [R439] 1/5 · GB Scam: Be careful They don’t tell you when your time period is up for levelling up and earning extra money. So basically you end up putting money into to level up quicker and then when you check and see your money hasn’t gone up but you’ve levelled up you realise your time is up. Shame because I liked the game. Ps they don’t reply so there’s no chance of getting the extra money you put in whilst
  32. [R19] 5/5 · US Super fun: Love this game super fun especially since I get points for gift cards while playing it and beating levels
  33. [R268] 1/5 · GB Greedy Developer: The greed of the developer is unmatched, you can barely play the game before it asks for you to pay money to continue. This game has to die because that’s where it belongs. Cant even play for 30 seconds before you run out of lightening. get a grip developer, stop being so greedy! 0/10.
  34. [R142] 3/5 · US Pop ups ruin game: There’s a thousand pop ups, it ruins the whole game.
  35. [R516] 1/5 · CA Update ruined game: What in the world is this new update??? How is it new if all you’ve done is revert to old stuff. Why would you take away people’s upgraded sources/ product generators?? Y’all need to just bring the game back to what it was. Just return my stuff to the way it was. The game is no longer enjoyable. And I used to loveeee this game.
  36. [R519] 1/5 · CA New update: The new update sucks and they can’t even listen to the outrage on Facebook to change it back. I used to love playing this game until the second to last update when they set back everything and now a x4 doesn’t do what it used to. It’s a shame really. I don’t want to delete for hopes that they’ll fix it but I haven’t played it since that update and I won’t until they fix it and make it
  37. [R523] 1/5 · CA update ruined the game: This newest update is absolutely horrible. All the work I put in suddenly gone, and they removed a main game. Will not ever play again.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store