# Idle Arrows - Merge Game

> Casual

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1470211425](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1470211425)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1470211425`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gameguru
- **Category:** Casual
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (533 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.6
- **Last updated:** 2019-11-20
- **First published:** 2019-07-22
- **Size:** 155 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/idle-arrows-merge-game/id1470211425)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://gameguru.mobi/privacy.php](http://gameguru.mobi/privacy.php)

## Description

Idle Arrows - Merge Game is a casual castle-defense game where you defend your fortress by deploying and merging weapons to upgrade defenses and attack invading monsters. Tap to attack and watch your merged weapons unleash more powerful strikes as you progress.

Explore thousands of levels across four environments, defeat unique monsters, and continually upgrade your arsenal. Simple tap-to-attack controls make it easy to play, while merge-based upgrades keep the challenge fresh.

## Rankings

- #70,583 — Overall

## Review summary

Overall, players find Idle Arrows - Merge Game fun and engaging due to its simple idle merge premise and core gameplay. However, the app has notable issues: frequent crashes, especially around ads and video prompts; progression balance concerns where upgrading arrows doesn’t substantially boost damage; inventory clutter from crates that occupy space and reward lower-tier gear; occasional UI/ads glitches (e.g., gem shop navigation, sound settings resetting after ads). Players also request more depth and features (skill tree, prestige, faster monster spawns) and even leaderboards in future updates. A few users mention the cannons/bows debate as a feature possibility.

### Pros

- Fun and engaging idle merge gameplay
- Positive overall reception with potential for more depth and content
- Core concept is appealing and addictive for many players

### Cons

- Crashes frequently, often tied to ads or video prompts
- Progression balance issues: upgrading arrows barely increases damage
- Crates clutter inventory and sometimes give lower-tier rewards
- UI/UX/ads glitches (e.g., gem shop navigation, sound settings reset after ads)
- Requests for more depth/content (skill tree, prestige, faster monster spawns)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1470211425)