“So many "sales" pop up and interfere with game play. Free-to-play but very pushy about getting you to pay for stuff. Also the 'energy' runs out quickly because the energy actions require a lot of energy. Side games are annoying, you are…”
Independent automated assessment · 3 signal sources · 408 reviews scanned · analyzed 2026-10-04.
Star Merge - Match Island Game
Plummy Games OUWelcome to the hidden island of Sitaara—the home of the most relaxing and mag…
4.5 ★20,448 ratings
1M+Downloads
4+Age rating
—App size
Free · In-app purchasesIn-app purchases
About this app
Welcome to the hidden island of Sitaara—the home of the most relaxing and magical merge game. Once a proud seaside town full of mystical creatures, it has turned into wild lands in need of your merging magic! Match, merge, farm, build, and discover the hidden secrets of this lost island!
Help adventurer Mira in this merge game: tame the merge magic, rebuild the island, and awaken magical dragons, fairies and wizards. Use your match and merge skills to turn ruins into thriving gardens and transform them into sources of magic power!
Enjoy the fun, story-driven merge game events and participate in cozy puzzle challenges infused with magic. Collect awards, treasure chests, and magic diamonds to help you savor this relaxing and cozy puzzle game. Whether you're expanding your garden, upgrading your farm, or unlocking a new area of the island, there's always something enchanting to do!…
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Independent evidence report
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Which version this describes
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We cannot tell which version of the app this analysis describes. It was run 2026-10-04 , and the app may have changed since.
The store currently lists version VARY, updated 2026-10-01.
What we measured
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Developer replies to reviews
Replies to at least 1 review in 20
Price in the store description
States no price and billing period
Cancelling, in the store description
Does not say how to cancel
Themes reported by reviewers
1 theme reported
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Five-star share of ratings
65–79% five-star
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In the package we scanned
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What the analysis found
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Positive evidence 1
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Developer says data deletion can be requested
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What we saw: The developer's store data-safety disclosure states that data deletion can be requested; we have not seen a deletion control in the app's own text
One source only — shown, not confirmed 1
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Reported by users: Progress pauses until you wait or pay
Use is rationed by an energy/hearts/lives meter that runs out and forces a wait or a purchase.
What we saw: Energy / timer gating: raised by 7 distinct reviewers (1.7% of 408 reviews scanned)
Highlighted reviews
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“I enjoy playing this game 🙂 But whereas at one time you could buy energy with points or money earned, it's now changed to diamonds & I think it's unfair for the diamonds are a premium & to get diamonds you've to spend money. For instance…”
“Been playing for months. I was glad they added optional ads to help speed up builds and get extra energy but that all disappeared a couple days ago. Why?? The reason I didn't give 5 stars is because the pop ups jump on the screen and if…”
Assessment & version history
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Store listing updated to version VARY.
What this app sells
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