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Merge and Dig

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Merge and Dig offers a satisfying and relaxing gameplay experience, but it is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of intrusive ads, frequent game-breaking bugs, and a lack of late-game content.

4.7★ lifetime (123,976) Free + in-app purchases since 2022 by SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD updated 4.3 mo ago recent negative 36% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Ads Bugs & Performance Gameplay & Enjoyment Lack of Content Misleading Ads
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.7★ lifetime average

Merge and Dig is a free-to-play game where players merge pickaxes to dig and build, offering a simple and stress-relieving experience. However, recent reviews highlight significant issues with excessive ads, game-breaking bugs, and a lack of content for long-term players.

What users like

  • Gameplay is fun, satisfying, and relaxing, serving as a good stress reliever and time-waster.R2R3R8R10

What users complain about

  • Excessive and intrusive ads frequently interrupt gameplay, often appearing after every level or every 15-30 seconds, making the game feel unplayable.R1R7R14R15
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including loading issues, crashes, ads not loading or getting stuck, and rewards (like pickaxes or blocks) not being received.R4R5R6R13
  • Purchasing the 'no ads' option often fails, with users still experiencing ads after payment.R33R58R81R104
  • Lack of late-game content, progression, and new challenges leads to repetitiveness and boredom for long-term players.R19R23R45R51
  • Some ads for the game are misleading, showing different gameplay or visuals than the actual game.R38R92R168R176
  • The game can cause devices to overheat and drain battery quickly, raising concerns about background activity.R306

Latest update · v2.5.11

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

- Minor backend updates

Recurring themes

Ads negative
The most prevalent complaint is the excessive number of ads, appearing every few seconds or after every level, often unskippable or forcing bonus levels. Many users report that purchasing the 'no ads' option does not work, and they continue to receive ads.R1R7R14R15
Bugs & Performance negative
Users frequently report issues with the game not loading, getting stuck on loading screens, crashing, and various glitches where rewards (like pickaxes or blocks) are not received or in-app purchases for shovels don't register. The game also reportedly causes devices to overheat and drain battery quickly.R4R5R6R13
Gameplay & Enjoyment mixed
Many players find the core gameplay fun, satisfying, and a good way to pass time or relieve stress, especially in the early stages. However, this positive sentiment is often overshadowed by the ad problem and the eventual lack of new content, leading to repetitiveness.R2R3R8R10
Lack of Content negative
A significant number of players reach a point where there are no more levels, pickaxes to merge, or buildings to construct. This lack of progression and new challenges makes the game boring and repetitive, causing players to lose interest.R19R45R51R80
Misleading Ads negative
Some users report that the game's advertisements show different gameplay or visuals (e.g., Minecraft-like tools) than what is actually in the app, leading to disappointment.R38R92R168R176

Who it's for

Merge and Dig is for players looking for a simple, satisfying, and casual game to pass time or relieve stress, especially if they enjoy merging mechanics and don't mind playing offline to avoid ads R10. It is NOT for players who are easily frustrated by frequent ads, game bugs, or a lack of long-term progression and content R7R15R47R60.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, particularly regarding ads and bugs, which contradicts the developer's vague 'minor backend updates' note. The lifetime rating of 4.69 suggests a more positive past, but the current user experience is clearly impacted by these issues.

Frequently asked

Are there too many ads in Merge and Dig?
Yes, recent reviews overwhelmingly indicate that Merge and Dig has an excessive amount of ads, often appearing after every level or every 15-30 seconds, making the game feel unplayable for many users R7R18R47R60.
Does buying 'no ads' work in Merge and Dig?
No, multiple users report that purchasing the 'no ads' option does not work, and they continue to experience pop-up ads and forced bonus levels even after paying R33R58R104R281.
Does Merge and Dig have enough content?
No, many players report a significant lack of late-game content, reaching maximum pickaxe levels or completing all available builds, which leads to repetitiveness and boredom R19R45R100R123.
Does Merge and Dig have bugs or performance issues?
Yes, users frequently report bugs such as the game not loading, crashing, ads getting stuck, and rewards (like pickaxes or blocks) not being received after watching ads or earning them R4R5R41R70.

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. [R2] 5/5 · US This game was so much fun: I love the game because it’s very asmr like
  2. [R3] 5/5 · US Early game: I like early game I like early game I like early game And late. Game I did not mean that double space Late. Game
  3. [R8] 5/5 · US I love it so much: It is so much fun
  4. [R10] 5/5 · US Merge and Dig: This is a nice game in case you’re stressed or anything because it gets your stressed out because I really like this game and I will no drug play this when I’m stressed and during all day I will. I’ll be on my phone when I have free time all that good stuff.
  5. [R1] 3/5 · US Ads: Tons of ads
  6. [R7] 1/5 · US Ad every 30 seconds: Completely unplayable with an ad after every round so annoying don’t download
  7. [R14] 2/5 · US Kuwait: Offensive ads · translated
  8. [R15] 1/5 · US TOO MANY ADS!: I'm trying to play a game here and my screen is smeared with a diarrhea of colors and motions which makes it hard for me to concentrate on the game. I didn't bother playing past level 3 because the clutter is unappealing and distracting, also, the over represented games makes it look like no serious confidence is supporting this one. Just play the free version on YouTube payables. T
  9. [R4] 1/5 · US It won’t start: It won’t let me play it
  10. [R5] 1/5 · US Broken: Try to start the game and it just sits there on a black screen just saying loading, game will not load up :/
  11. [R6] 2/5 · US It’s broken: Please fix your game. It will not load.
  12. [R13] 1/5 · US Hate it: Won’t let me of something
  13. [R33] 1/5 · US Do better: Great game play, enjoyed the game alot so I bout the no adds. Tell me why I buy no adds and I still get pop ups and adds coming in like I never bought it.
  14. [R58] 1/5 · US Too many ads: I bought the no ad option and still have wayyyyyy to many ads
  15. [R81] 3/5 · US Decent game with a lot of ads: This game is pretty decent as far as passing time and satisfaction gain goes. I pretty early on just spent the $3 to go ad free because holy moley are there a ton of ads… even with the “no ads” they still try and get you to watch ads at least twice per level. My biggest gripe with the game is that it’s way too easy. I am on level 323 and I haven’t had to upgrade a si
  16. [R104] 3/5 · US Pay to get rid of Ads just to still have em: Just paid for no Ads . And Yet I’m still receiving Ads every time
  17. [R19] 5/5 · US Fun but needs more levels: Games great and enjoyable for passing time but seriously needs more levels and things to unlock. Level 2107 and there’s nothing more to do besides drop.
  18. [R23] 3/5 · US It’s ok: A little boring because you just drop pickaxes
  19. [R45] 1/5 · US Max axe: I’ve been playing for awhile but stopped due to max axe or being 61. I have full screen of 61s and can’t do anything more
  20. [R51] 5/5 · US Level: Ads have gone away a lot but once you get a full board of level 61s it doesn’t merge anymore. Wish they added more to make it fun
  21. [R38] 2/5 · US Mid: The game doesn’t look as good as the add and it too repetitive and didn’t seem fun for me
  22. [R92] 5/5 · US I like it, but it’s illegal: Basically, if you read the title, I do like it, but if you’re wondering why it’s illegal it’s because it has stolen assets, which is very illegal so you might need to change the assets
  23. [R168] 3/5 · US Not the same as the ad but the game is pretty good: Not the same as the add but pretty good
  24. [R176] 3/5 · US fake ad: the advertisement showed that it was a whole different game. it even looked like minecraft tools and blocks and there was no durabilitys ( i mean numbers) for each shovel. it still is kind of the game tho shown as in the ad but devs dont make a fake ad of the game.
  25. [R306] 3/5 · GB Is this mining crypto in the background ?: My 14 pro gets really hot and battery drops from 80 to 20 within 45 mins when I play this game. Just wondering if it’s doing something else in the background ? “Merge miners” , “currency” all part of the description …. Plus the game is pretty pointless. After a certain level there are no more challenges.
  26. [R80] 5/5 · US love! just a few bugs.: this is one of my favorite games lately, i’ve paid for no ads and put plenty of time on the game. i really have no issues besides a few game glitches here and there and the fact i lose progress a lot of the time and have to go back and repeat a lot of levels i played the day before. i’ve also seem to finish those side buildings so i’ve collected over 1M blocks that can’t be
  27. [R18] 1/5 · US One ad: Stupid devils, an ad literally every 15 seconds. What greedy developers. I understand that a free game will have either donations or ads, but this is too much. It's impossible to play; watching ads takes more time. · translated
  28. [R47] 1/5 · US Simple game: Plays just like the ad. But there’s just waaaaaay too many ads. Every turn is an ad and some of them don’t have the little “x” to click out of. I have to close the app and reopen just to get rid of some ads. I get it, they have to make money off it some how but your players can’t enjoy your game if you have an ad after every turn. Minimize the ads and then this game would be a 5/5
  29. [R60] 1/5 · US Ads and Merge: It’s an ad after every round eventually. Double ads if you want a voluntary ad reward. And don’t sit idle too long: you guessed it, another ad. Ignore this bloated 4.7 score. This game is the most ads I’ve ever seen in a game.
  30. [R281] 3/5 · GB Brought no ads: I brought no ads and I still get ads when I click next game, I've asked for refund. Over all it's a good game it's just scammed me, which is why I have three stars
  31. [R100] 3/5 · US Add more to the game: I have over 17 BILLION BLOCKS. Please add more to the game
  32. [R123] 3/5 · US Nothing else for me to merge or build: I’m at shovel 61 and I’ve built everything, please add more shovels and builds to the game.
  33. [R41] 1/5 · US Started crashing: Worked before and now crashes constantly, deleting progress in the process.
  34. [R70] 1/5 · US Adds break the game: Every time I watch an add it never gives me the reward and absolutely breaks the game glitches it to where I can not play

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