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Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. vs Idle Tap Airport

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

Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. is the better choice for a more established and engaging idle game experience, despite its aggressive ad monetization, while Idle Tap Airport suffers from significant bugs, lack of features, and an even more intrusive ad experience.

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

Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. offers an addictive core gameplay loop that has kept players engaged for years, though it's heavily criticized for excessive ads and monetization tactics. Idle Tap Airport, while having potential, is plagued by numerous bugs, a lack of sound and music, and an even more frustrating ad experience, making it difficult to recommend.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc.R2R5R7R11
Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. Users find Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. to be an addictive and fun idle game with a core merging mechanic that keeps them playing for years R2R5R11. However, some report issues with progression at higher levels, where earnings stop increasing or even decrease R7.
Idle Tap Airport Idle Tap Airport is criticized for its lack of features, including no music or sound effects R63R84R88R106, and limited upgrades or amenities . Players also find the game boring and repetitive after a short period, with some completing it in just two days .
Ease of Use and User Experience edge: Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc.R13R29R31R41
Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. The core gameplay of Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. is generally considered easy and relaxing . However, the experience is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of aggressive pop-up ads and 'ad boxes' that block the screen and interrupt gameplay R13R29R31R41.
Idle Tap Airport Idle Tap Airport is difficult to play due to frequent freezing R66R67 and confusing mechanics with no tutorial R106. Players also report issues with AI pathing, where passengers congregate in one line despite multiple open counters , and slow progression due to high upgrade costs and low earnings .
Reliability and Performance edge: Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc.R1R12R16R18
Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. has issues with server downtime, affecting login and leaderboards R1. Users also report bugs where watching ads for rewards (like free planes or doubled offline earnings) does not grant the promised reward R12R16R18.
Idle Tap Airport Idle Tap Airport is highly unreliable, with frequent freezing during ads R67 and general gameplay R66. Users also experience glitches where upgrades are paid for but not applied R69, or ad rewards for money boosts are not received . The passport control system is particularly buggy, causing long delays and frustration R75.
Price and Value (Free + IAP) edge: Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc.R3R13R19R22
Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. is free to play but heavily monetized with in-app purchases and an overwhelming number of ads R3R13R22R29. Users report that purchasing 'no ads' packages often makes no difference R3 and that prices are misleadingly advertised R22. Some users have even reported being scammed out of money for purchases R19.
Idle Tap Airport Idle Tap Airport is also free with IAP, but its ad implementation is described as even worse, with ads being extremely long (90-180 seconds) and forced for almost every action or upgrade R83. Users feel the game is designed to force ad watching or IAP, offering poor value even if money is spent .
Support and Monetization Ethics tieR12R13R16R18
Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. Users of Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. report a lack of response from developers regarding issues like paid memberships not working or unreceived rewards after watching ads R12R16R18. There are also accusations of misleading pricing and aggressive tactics to encourage spending R13R22.
Idle Tap Airport Idle Tap Airport users also report issues with paid features not working, such as double profits not being applied . The game is heavily criticized for its aggressive and frequent ad monetization, with some calling it a 'cash grab scam' R88. One review even mentions scam ads promoted within the game .
Pick Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. if

You are looking for a long-standing, addictive idle game with a clear progression path, and are willing to tolerate a high volume of ads or potentially invest in IAPs that may not fully remove them R2R5R11.

Pick Idle Tap Airport if

You are seeking a very simple, short-term idle game experience, perhaps for a young child, and are prepared for numerous bugs, a lack of sound, and extremely frequent, long ads R106.

Evidence note: Both apps are free-to-play with in-app purchases, and both suffer from significant ad monetization issues. The negative reviews for both are heavily skewed by free-tier friction. Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. has a much larger user base and a longer history, leading to more detailed feedback on its long-term playability and monetization practices, while Idle Tap Airport's reviews highlight more fundamental issues with game design and stability.

Frequently asked

Are there many ads in Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc.?
Yes, Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. is heavily criticized for its insufferable and aggressive ads, including pop-ups, video ads every minute, and 'ad boxes' that frequently block gameplay slots, even after purchasing packages meant to reduce them R3R13R29R31.
Does Idle Tap Airport have sound or music?
No, Idle Tap Airport lacks both music and sound effects, which many users find makes the game boring and less engaging R63R84R88R106.
Are there bugs in Idle Tap Airport?
Yes, Idle Tap Airport is reported to have numerous bugs, including frequent freezing R66R67, upgrades being paid for but not applied R69, ad rewards not being received , and a broken passport counter system that causes significant delays R75.
Can you keep your progress when starting a new airport in Idle Tap Airport?
No, when you unlock a new airport in Idle Tap Airport, you have to sell the previous one and start your airport progress all over again, which some users find annoying R83R109.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. 5/5 · US amazing: i love this game it changed my life
  2. [R5] Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. 5/5 · US Merge Planes: Fantastic and addicting game. Can’t put my phone down.
  3. [R7] Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. 2/5 · US I need more money: This game is real awesome, but that’s just the one thing that needs to be fixed. I’m at level 44 right now the plane and I can barely make enough money. Can you tell me the way how to boost it up? That would really help me and give the game five stars
  4. [R11] Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. 5/5 · US Great game: I played this game forever on my old tablet, and when i got a phone i had to restart but im really happy that it has overall stayed the same
  5. [R13] 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 $200 with the artificial price anchor method of dubious discounts. One of the most egregious examples I’ve
  6. [R29] Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. 1/5 · US Lots of ads: Ads for this ads for that don’t try this game you will be disappointed tired all
  7. [R31] Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. 2/5 · US Way to many ads: You can’t enjoy the game, the little ad boxes take up spots on the track and you tap them to clear them. They drop every 10seconds, more frequently than the planes.. then once a minute the game takes you to a little video ad. There is so many popping up that you can’t purchase your planes faster than the game can bombard you with ads.
  8. [R41] Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. 2/5 · GB Message for developer: Your game WAS great, my favourite game as a kid, but if every 2 seconds a box comes and blocks my airport with a “one time offer” then it isn’t a one time offer bc it’s being offered every two seconds. Please stop this, you are blocking my airport
  9. [R1] Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. 2/5 · US Servers are down: Servers are down for Merge Plane, Merge Plane Neon, and Merge Car. Merge Bike works fine but the three games above don’t. Login and leaderboard don’t work though ads do. Please fix ASAP. Thank you
  10. [R12] Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. 3/5 · US Good game, but let’s talk rewards…: I’ve been playing this game on different devices for a few years, but on this specific device I NEVER get my 1-2x day earnings from my rewards. Fix it please because I’ve spent over 300$ in this app.
  11. [R16] Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. 2/5 · US 5/10: I’ve played this game for YEARS. And it’s fun but then there’s too many adds. Every single TIME. EVERY TIME. I watch a video for a free plane it never gives me the plane after. It gives me another add box. And it never was like this before so something must’ve happened and I’m disappointed. This game has so much potential but you guys are selling it. I always talk about block blast to my fri
  12. [R18] Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. 3/5 · US Good: Good have but sometimes I watch ads for planes and I just don’t get the plane so I just wasted :30 for nothing. A gift box will come down instead that gives me gold or something then the plane never comes.
  13. [R3] 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.
  14. [R19] Merge Planes Idle Tycoon Inc. 1/5 · US Scammed me for 100 bucks: Ok so I was having fun playing the game… All the sudden I get a pop up offer which says “get this level 130 plane for $2.99” so I did it… I charged me 100.
  15. [R22] 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.
  16. [R63] 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
  17. [R84] Idle Tap Airport 3/5 · US Music And SFX: Would you please add music and sound effects (SFX) to this game? Thanks in advance!
  18. [R88] Idle Tap Airport 1/5 · US Cash grab scam: Just another game which spams you with ads. It’s unplayable unless you watch the ads. They spam them. Best part is that the lazy scammers didn't even make any audio for the game. it was out if their budget. Don’t waste your time with this chinese data collections app.
  19. [R106] Idle Tap Airport 1/5 · US Made very poorly: I was really excited to try it when I got it but it was really disappointing. First off, it has no sound so it’s gets boring and there is no tutorial so I didn’t have a clue what to do but eventually I figured it out. I didn’t like it so I deleted it. I hope the developers spend more time working on it.
  20. [R66] 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.
  21. [R67] 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…
  22. [R69] 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
  23. [R75] 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.
  24. [R83] 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
  25. [R109] Idle Tap Airport 2/5 · US Restarts after you get a new airport: It was quite annoying when I made it super far into the game and I bought a new airport and it sold my other airport and didn’t give me my money. If you are looking at getting the game make sure to note this.

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