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Head-to-head

Merge Matters vs Arch

Merge Matters 4.6★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 65
Winner Merge Matters
Arch 4.6★ · Free + IAP 30

Merge Matters is the better choice for players seeking a traditional merge game experience, despite its current issues with updates and progression, while Arch is a risky pick due to widespread reports of non-functional features and billing problems.

Full reviews: Merge Matters · Arch

Merge Matters, a free-to-play merge game, offers an enjoyable experience for many users but suffers from a lack of recent updates and slow progression. Arch, an AI home design app, is praised for its design ideas but is plagued by critical issues like non-functional features, subscription problems, and daily limits.

Head to head

Features & Content edge: Merge MattersR2R3R9R10
Merge Matters Merge Matters offers a combination of merge gameplay and building/design elements . However, many long-term players report a severe lack of new content, with no updates for months or even over a year, leading to repetitive tasks and boredom R2R3R9. Players get stuck on the same tasks for weeks or months with nothing new to do R10.
Arch Arch is an AI home design app that generates design ideas from user photos . Users appreciate its ability to quickly provide inspiration and save money on design services . However, it lacks customization options, struggles with recognizing objects like cars or trees, and often produces very basic or distorted designs .
Ease of Use & Progression edge: Merge MattersR1R6R7R10
Merge Matters Merge Matters is generally considered fun and addictive , but many users find progression extremely slow and frustrating. Energy replenishes too slowly, generators produce too few items, and tasks require high-level items that take weeks to obtain R1R6R7R10. The tutorial is also described as very long .
Arch Arch is praised for its ease of use in generating designs . However, users frequently encounter "daily limits" even with paid subscriptions, preventing them from using the app . The app also struggles with basic functionality like uploading photos or generating images, often resulting in errors or blurry outputs .
Reliability & Performance edge: Merge MattersR16R24R27R30
Merge Matters Merge Matters has significant reliability issues, with users reporting frequent glitches, freezing, crashing, and being kicked out of the app R16R24. Some users also report issues with ads not loading, which prevents them from earning rewards R24R27R30. One user even reported being redirected to malware links .
Arch Arch suffers from severe reliability problems, with numerous reports of the app not working at all, constantly showing error messages like "Oops, something went wrong" . Users describe it as non-functional and a "total waste" .
Price & Value edge: Merge MattersR6R11R12R31
Merge Matters Merge Matters is free-to-play with in-app purchases. While some users appreciate the lack of constant IAP prompts R12, many find the cost of gems and coins too high, not justifying the value of items purchased R12. The game also has a high number of ads, which some find intrusive and excessive R6R11R31.
Arch Arch is a paid app with subscriptions R70R88. Many users feel it's not worth the price due to its non-functional state and limitations R79. There are multiple reports of users being charged but not receiving access or features, or having difficulty canceling subscriptions R61R70R79R88.
Support & Updates edge: Merge MattersR2R3R9R10
Merge Matters Merge Matters has a significant problem with a lack of updates, with many users reporting no new content for months or over a year R2R24. This leads to players getting stuck and bored R3R9R10. There are also reports of support being unresponsive or shifting blame regarding issues like ad availability R24.
Arch Arch users report a complete lack of support, with emails being ignored and no response to issues R88. The app also seems to have stopped being developed, with users noting a decline in quality after updates and a lack of improvement .
Pick Merge Matters if

You enjoy traditional merge games and are willing to tolerate slow progression and a current lack of new content, hoping for future updates R2.

Pick Arch if

You are looking for AI-generated home design ideas and are willing to risk potential functionality issues and poor customer support .

Evidence note: Merge Matters has a higher volume of recent negative reviews primarily focused on slow progression and lack of updates, while Arch's negative reviews are more critical, often citing complete app malfunction and billing issues. The free-to-play nature of Merge Matters means some complaints about ads and energy are expected from non-paying users, but the core issues of slow progression and lack of updates are widespread.

Frequently asked

Why are Merge Matters players frustrated with progression?
Merge Matters players are frustrated because energy replenishes very slowly, generators produce too few items, and tasks require high-level items that take weeks or months to obtain, making the game feel like a grind R1R6R7R10.
Does Arch have a free trial or is it paid only?
Arch offers a free trial, but users report issues with accidental purchases during the trial and being charged immediately, with one user mentioning a $30.99 charge R70.
Are there issues with Arch's subscriptions?
Yes, many Arch users report significant issues with subscriptions, including being charged but not receiving access, the app saying they haven't paid despite purchasing a subscription, difficulty canceling, and customer support ignoring refund requests R61R70R79R88.
Why do Merge Matters players complain about ads?
Merge Matters players complain about ads because there are too many of them, they are intrusive, and sometimes they don't load, preventing users from getting rewards R6R11R24R27.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Merge Matters 4/5 · US Forgotten: I like this game, I’ve had it for a couple years now, but there’s been no updates in over a year. I feel like they’ve given up or forgotten about this game. You guys are still getting downloads and still have players, pleaseee update it!!!!!!! 4 stars cause we want more
  2. [R3] Merge Matters 3/5 · US Has become boring: I used to love this game. All sorts of tasks to complete with different rewards but for the last couple of months all I get are ? Tasks that take FOREVER to complete because I only have one tree and no way to earn or win another one. I understand higher rewards take more time but having nothing else to work on make it boring. I literally use it for 30 sec a couple times a day a
  3. [R9] Merge Matters 3/5 · US Help: Does anyone still play this game? I loved this game, but I’m at level 38 and I get no new tasks and I don’t even get the extra challenges on different boards. I hate to give up on it, but there’s nothing to do anymore.
  4. [R10] Merge Matters 1/5 · US Very frustrating: You get to the point where the board is filled with parts of producers. The tasks become so ridiculous that it takes weeks to complete. I am tired of this.
  5. [R1] Merge Matters 1/5 · US Love the game but: I love the game, but I’m noticing that sometimes it takes way longer for energy to replenish lately. This is the third time I’ve played the game, come back 6 hours later and I’m only at 50 percent energy. And generators aren’t producing items as much. It spits out three items and then you’re waiting for it to recharge.
  6. [R6] Merge Matters 3/5 · US Can barely use a producer before it needs a recharge: It takes FORVER to accomplish any task because the producers need to be recharged so frequently. And the pop up bubbles get the way constantly. Too many ads.
  7. [R7] Merge Matters 1/5 · US No rewards for playing a long time: Unlike merge mansion, which rewards the player for staying with it, I can have the highest level of a generator and it takes FOREVER to get anything. Please look at other merge games and make it less of a grind
  8. [R16] Merge Matters 1/5 · US Omg!: Why does this app keep glitching and kicking me out? I used to love this game.
  9. [R24] Merge Matters 3/5 · US Great game, but …: I am having to reinstall the game several times a day because the option to load an ad for rewards is greyed out. Also it’s been 10 months since the last update. Other than these two issues, this game is fun to play and is probably my favorite. Edit: so the developer says that the ads availability depends on the ad network and hopes for my understanding. Why are they shifting
  10. [R27] Merge Matters 3/5 · US Ads: I’m unable to play ads. They’re greyed out.
  11. [R30] Merge Matters 3/5 · US Videos no longer an option?: I used to love this game. The past few days, I have lost out on a lot of rewards due to the videos not working. A couple of days ago, they sent out 50 energy for our inconvenience, but that doesn’t even come close to making up for what we’ve lost from not being able to watch ads. I hope this isn’t permanent.
  12. [R11] Merge Matters 5/5 · US Honest review: I have no complaints about this game, it’s honestly a very fun game!. I just don’t like how many ads there are. But good game!. I recommend it!.
  13. [R12] Merge Matters 3/5 · US Ok but still trying to rip you off. **Update 4/4/24: I like that I’m not seeing a billion ads nor trying to get me to make in app purchases every five minutes. Dislikes, the cost of gems, coins, etc is too high as it doesn’t validate the value of the items you are purchasing. So many jewels to speed up and then you only get one item after said speed up. It’s a waste. If you want us to spend money
  14. [R31] Merge Matters 2/5 · US Too many ads: There are far too many ads to actually enjoy playing.
  15. [R70] Arch 1/5 · US lies: luckily i had my card locked but now cant download any apps, because my kids accidentally purchased the FREE TRIAL, this app tried taking 30.99 right then. charges are pending & subscription ends june 2027 yet i cant even download the app now.
  16. [R61] Arch 1/5 · US Terrible: I app is terrible and give you a hard time to cancel your subscription
  17. [R79] Arch 1/5 · US Completely useless program: The only purpose is to take money. · translated
  18. [R88] Arch 1/5 · US Theft: Absolute theft! Do not trust them! I subscribed to their annual package for $39.99, but now the app says I haven't paid and is asking me to subscribe again. This is pure theft and a very ugly practice. I have already contacted customer support twice, but they completely ignored me and gave no response. Avoid this app at all costs!

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