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Head-to-head

Idle Tap Airport vs Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc.

Idle Tap Airport 4.4★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 40
Winner Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc.
Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. 4.7★ · Free + IAP 65

Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. (App B) is the better choice for an idle plane game, offering a more established and generally enjoyable experience despite its own issues with ads and in-app purchases, while Idle Tap Airport (App A) is plagued by significant bugs, a lack of core features, and an overwhelming ad experience.

Full reviews: Idle Tap Airport · Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc.

Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. (App B) offers an addictive idle game experience with a focus on merging planes, though it is heavily criticized for frequent ads and aggressive in-app purchase prompts. Idle Tap Airport (App A) attempts a similar airport management theme but falls short with numerous bugs, a lack of basic game features like sound, and an even more intrusive ad experience that often renders the game unplayable.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc.R1R3R4R11
Idle Tap Airport Idle Tap Airport users find the game's core loop of managing an airport and upgrading amenities to be simple and potentially fun, but many criticize the lack of content, such as only four amenities per prestige level, and the ability to 'beat' the game quickly R1R4. Players also desire more realistic elements like additional gates, check-in counters, and more planes R11. The game is also noted for its lack of music and sound effects, which contributes to it being perceived as boring R3.
Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. users consistently describe the game as 'addictive' and 'fun,' appreciating its core merging mechanic . Many players have enjoyed it for years, indicating a solid and engaging gameplay foundation . However, some users report issues with progression at higher levels, where earnings stop increasing or even decrease .
Ease of Use and Progression edge: Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc.R12R18R21R23
Idle Tap Airport Users of Idle Tap Airport find progression difficult due to high upgrade costs and slow money earning, often requiring ad watching to advance R12R18R21. The game also lacks a tutorial, making it confusing for new players . A significant frustration is the game restarting progress and selling previous airports when unlocking new ones, which users find annoying and unrewarding R23.
Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. is generally considered easy to pick up and play . However, some users report difficulties in earning enough money at higher levels, making progression slow without spending real money . There are also complaints about not receiving rewards after watching ads for them, such as free planes or doubled offline profits, which hinders progress .
Reliability and Bugs edge: Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc.R6R7R9R15
Idle Tap Airport Idle Tap Airport suffers from numerous critical bugs and performance issues. Users report frequent freezing, especially after ads, making the game unplayable R6R7R15. There are also glitches where upgrades are charged but not applied R9, passport sections freeze or slow down gameplay R6R15, and money rewards from ads are not received R48.
Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. also has reliability issues, though perhaps less severe than App A. Users report servers being down, affecting login and leaderboards . A common bug is not receiving rewards, such as planes or doubled earnings, after watching ads . Some players also experience their total earnings stopping completely at higher levels .
Price/Value (Free vs. Paid) tieR1R16R19R23
Idle Tap Airport Idle Tap Airport is heavily criticized for its aggressive and intrusive ad strategy. Many users state that ads are too frequent, too long (up to 90-180 seconds), and often forced, making the game 'unplayable' unless ads are watched for almost every action R1R19R23R25. Some users who paid for 'double profits' reported not receiving them R16.
Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. also faces strong criticism for its ad frequency and aggressive in-app purchase prompts. Users complain about 'insufferable' ads, pop-ups appearing everywhere, and designated ad boxes taking up game slots R63R73R82R84. Some players who purchased packages to remove ads felt no difference R63. There are also reports of being scammed for higher amounts than advertised for in-app purchases .
Support tieR16R48R85
Idle Tap Airport Reviews for Idle Tap Airport do not provide specific feedback on direct customer support interactions. However, the prevalence of unaddressed bugs and issues with in-app purchases R16R48 suggests a lack of effective developer response or support.
Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. users report issues with support, specifically mentioning a lack of response to emails regarding membership benefits not working R85. This indicates that while users may attempt to contact support, their issues are not always addressed effectively.
Pick Idle Tap Airport if

Pick Idle Tap Airport if you are looking for a very simple, visually-oriented idle game for a young child and are prepared to tolerate frequent, long ads and potential bugs, or if you are interested in the airport management theme specifically R1.

Pick Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. if

Pick Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. if you enjoy the core mechanic of merging planes and find the game's progression loop addictive, and if you are willing to navigate or pay to avoid frequent ads and in-app purchase prompts .

Evidence note: Both apps are free with in-app purchases, and both suffer significantly from intrusive ads and aggressive monetization strategies, leading to a negative skew in recent reviews. The higher lifetime rating for App B suggests a more robust core game experience despite these issues.

Frequently asked

Are there many ads in Idle Tap Airport?
Yes, Idle Tap Airport is heavily criticized for having a very high number of ads, with many users stating they are forced to watch ads for almost every action, and that these ads are often very long, ranging from 30 seconds to 180 seconds, making the game feel unplayable R1R19R23R25.
Does Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. have a good free experience?
Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. offers a fun and addictive base game for free, but the experience is significantly hampered by frequent and aggressive ads, including pop-ups and ad boxes that block gameplay, making many users feel it's difficult to enjoy without paying to remove them R63R73R82R84.
Are there bugs in Idle Tap Airport?
Yes, Idle Tap Airport has numerous bugs, including frequent freezing that makes the game unplayable, especially after ads, and glitches where passport control lines break, upgrades are charged but not applied, and promised money rewards from ads are not received R6R7R9R15.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Idle Tap Airport 1/5 · US Worst ad length: They chose the longest ad option, every ad is at least 90sec to 180sec?! That’s just the annoyance by the minute, the long downside is, that there are only 4 same amenities in each Prestige level, which is relatively short, but I think that’s fine, keeping it simple. Mainly use this just for the visual for my 3yo to kill time, but not worth playing. The instant gratification i
  2. [R3] Idle Tap Airport 3/5 · US Needs a lot of work: WOW this is boring. Seriously, you could at least add some music and sound effects. I’m interested in the game and see it’s potential but I honestly don’t see myself playing this for too long
  3. [R4] Idle Tap Airport 2/5 · US Not bad: The game would be much better if you could earn the star by completing tasks or achievements. If you added more upgrades like food courts, arcade stuff like that it would be better. You can almost beat the game in two days. I downloaded it last night and I’m on the last airport already.
  4. [R11] Idle Tap Airport 5/5 · US AWESOME just want you to add 2 things: Hi. I want you to add just 2 things. I want you to add a taxi line and terminal A, B, and C! Thanks!
  5. [R12] Idle Tap Airport 3/5 · US Good potential but…: So I just downloaded this game and I have to say that it is very frustrating. It is nearly impossible to get money to upgrade different things without watching ads. It is also frustrating how long it takes to get through each part of the airport. It is so hard to advance through the game when there is always a long line somewhere or angry people somewhere else. If you could ea
  6. [R18] Idle Tap Airport 3/5 · US Needs some work: I really like this game but it takes way to long to progress because of how expensive it is to upgrade things. I also feel like the amount of money your are making should be double or triple the amount amount of money you are spending to make the airport better. It takes way to long to make money.
  7. [R21] Idle Tap Airport 3/5 · US The game is too hard: I don’t know why but I think it’s too hard to play, it’s slow to earn money and everything is expensive.
  8. [R23] Idle Tap Airport 4/5 · US Great! But too many adds: This is a great app! But if you get it, I recommend getting the no adds, because every time you want to level up, or get money in some ways, it always makes you watch an add! Which I think is VERY annoying! Also, another reason I don’t really like this app that much, is because every time you want to unlock a new place where your airport takes place, you have to sell the
  9. [R6] Idle Tap Airport 3/5 · US Glitches: I love this game but the passport sections continues to freeze and ruins the whole flow of the airport and gameplay.
  10. [R7] Idle Tap Airport 2/5 · US Ad glitch…: I enjoy playing but after a certain point you are forced to watch ads. The ads itself is not the problem but once it takes me to the ad there is no getting out. It freezes every single time! I have to completely close out the game making it impossible to play. Well, It was fun while it lasted…
  11. [R9] Idle Tap Airport 3/5 · US Good to pass time but bugs everywhere: The game is fun to play but many time you will pay to upgrade something in the airport and it will charge the money but doesn’t upgrade the actual thing. E
  12. [R15] Idle Tap Airport 3/5 · US Broken: The passport counter is broken, it takes way too long and greys out for no reason and isn’t preventable. The game without that issue is pretty cool though.
  13. [R16] Idle Tap Airport 1/5 · US Paid for double profits didn’t get it: How do I get a refund ?
  14. [R19] Idle Tap Airport 1/5 · US Ads: There are so many ads popping up randomly that this game is unplayable.
  15. [R48] Idle Tap Airport 3/5 · US Game is good but...: Every time I watch an ad after restarting to get and extra revenue boost, the money is not there. I’ve watched several ads for money and every time it says I can claim $0.
  16. [R85] Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. 2/5 · US Love the game..but: So I have played this game for a long time, I recently decided to pay for the membership. About once a week for 1-3 days my membership isn’t working like I’m not getting the benefits. I have tried to email and address this but there has not been a response or fix
  17. [R25] Idle Tap Airport 2/5 · US You might as well just watch ads: This game is full of ads. Impossible to play.
  18. [R63] Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. 3/5 · US Fun base game. Insufferable ads: Fun idle game to play, enjoyed when I was younger and enjoying now. The base game atleast. The side games are in the way. My biggest gripe with this game, and most games now are that the ads are insufferable. Especially in this one. I bought a package that said “takes care of most ads” and I feel no difference.
  19. [R73] Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. 1/5 · US Aggressive pop ups: There are pop ups absolutely everywhere. Not only do they appear unprompted, but a designated pop up will fill one of your slots every couple minutes and make you open it just to make it go away. You can essentially beat the game by paying $100, of course marked down from $200 with the artificial price anchor method of dubious discounts. One of the most egregious examples I’ve
  20. [R82] Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. 2/5 · US Meh: It’s an ok game but it’s got too many ads and gets boring after a while. Also, they say some of the prices are 50% which is a complete lie because 10 is not 50% of 15 and 20 is not 50% of 36. You can tell it’s a quick cash grab with how many “one time offers” of overpriced items there are.
  21. [R84] Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. 3/5 · GB Good Game: Its a Good game but it prompts you tp buy things too often

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