# Merge Gun: Tower Defense

> Merge to defend

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hapiga.mergegun](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hapiga.mergegun)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.hapiga.mergegun`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Hapiga Studio
- **Category:** GAME\_CASUAL
- **Downloads:** 2,746,475
- **Rating:** 4.63 / 5 (22,875 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.39
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-25
- **First published:** 2024-07-21
- **Publisher country:** VN
- **Size:** 161 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hapiga.mergegun)
- **Website:** [http://hapiga.com](http://hapiga.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://hapiga.com/privacy-policy-2/](https://hapiga.com/privacy-policy-2/)

## Description

**Merge Gun: Tower Defense** offers an exciting blend of merging mechanics and tower defense strategy. Players build and upgrade shooting towers to fend off waves of monsters, testing their tactical skills across a range of difficulty levels—from easy to expert.

Featuring simple, one-finger controls and stunning graphics with lively sound effects, this free-to-play game is easy to pick up yet challenges players to adapt and strategize. Whether you're a casual gamer or a tower defense enthusiast, Merge Gun promises countless hours of thrilling gameplay.

## Rankings

- #36,765 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.hapiga.mergegun.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews consistently praise the game's relaxing merge mechanics and casual play, with several calling it great or nice and suitable for downtime. However, user experience is heavily marred by ads and monetization—frequent, forced advertising interrupts progress and rewards. Additional bugs—progress loss, freezes, and issues with purchasing guns—and the absence of in-game support further degrade playability. Overall, the game offers enjoyable core gameplay but struggles with intrusive ads and technical problems.

### Pros

- Relaxing merge gameplay that's enjoyable for downtime.
- Casual, easy-to-pick-up mechanics that players find fun.
- Positive sentiment with mentions of 'great' or 'nice game' across reviews.
- Appeals to fans of merge-style games.

### Cons

- Excessive and intrusive advertisements, including adware.
- Forced ads even when opting out of bonuses or not wanting to watch ads.
- Progress loss and freezing/crashes that can halt gameplay.
- Bugs like being unable to buy guns and lack of in-game support to fix issues.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hapiga.mergegun)