Comparison

aa 2 vs Turtle Evolution

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

aa 2

Experience a classic arcade game on your iOS device. This fundamental app offers a familiar gameplay experience, reminiscent of iconic mobile games from the past. Enjoy a simple yet engaging challenge.

Highlights
  • Classic arcade gameplay
  • Familiar controls
  • Simple and engaging
  • Handmade in Australia
Features
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aa 2 is the "hello world" app for iPhones, iPads & iPods. i.e. aa 2 is like snake 2 on an old brick phone, it's fundamental. Handmade in Australia, General Adaptive If it's not published by General Adaptive Apps Pty Ltd - then it's not the authentic and original aa 2. Don't be fooled by clones and respect genuine content.

About

Turtle Evolution

Merge and evolve various turtle species to discover new creatures. Earn in-game currency by collecting eggs or tapping turtles. Customize your turtles with hats and colors while navigating through different levels and avoiding impostors.

Highlights
  • Merge similar turtles to evolve
  • Discover new turtle species
  • Collect turtle eggs for coins
  • Tap turtles to lay eggs
  • Customize turtles with hats and colors
  • Avoid impostors
Features
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Dude, it’s time to CHILL OUT! It’s time to leave all the RUSH behind you and enjoy the most relaxed version of the EVOLUTION series: the turtles are finally here! Get ready to embrace all the peace of mind of the wisest animals on earth (and sometimes in the undersea world too)! In this AWESOME evolution game, you’ll meet all kinds of turtles! Make them evolve and discover new ones while you make money out of the very special TURTLE EGGS! HOW TO PLAY • Drag and drop similar turtles to create new mysterious creatures • Use turtle egg coins to buy new turtles and make even more money • Alternatively, fiercely tap a turtle to make them lay eggs and collect more coins! HIGHLIGHTS • Different levels and many different turtle species to discover • Watch out for the impostors that will get in your way! • Put on funny HATS in your turtles and make them unique! • Paint your turtles the color you want and create a very very special group of turtles! No turtles were harmed in the making of this game, only developers. Come and check them out! Disclaimer: While this App is completely free to play, some additional content can be purchased for real money in-game. If you do not want to use this feature, please turn off in-app purchases in your device's settings. Like our page on Facebook and be the first to know about our upcoming games and updates! http://fb.com/tappshq

Screenshots

aa 24 screens
Turtle Evolution4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Turtle Evolution at 94% against aa 2's 41%. Turtle Evolution also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (9.9K vs 624). aa 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. aa 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Turtle Evolution sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Turtle Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Turtle Evolution has 9.9K ratings behind it against 624, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of aa 2's written reviews are positive against 94% of Turtle Evolution's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

aa 2 ships an update fortnightly, Turtle Evolution every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
aa 2 versus Turtle Evolution: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteraa 2Turtle Evolution
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (624 ratings)4.8 (9.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.8% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6249.9K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB153 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperGeneral Adaptive Apps Pty LtdTPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA

Customer experience

aa 2

All ratings624 ratings
Positive59.3%
Neutral10.9%
Negative29.8%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive40.8%
Neutral11.2%
Negative48.0%

Turtle Evolution

All ratings9,920 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews432 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.0%

User reviews

aa 2

From 624 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Challenging and addictive
  • 👍 Great game overall
  • 💡 Innovative concept

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs on certain levels
  • 🤯 Extremely difficult and frustrating
  • 💰 Too many ads

Turtle Evolution

From 9.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🐢 Cute and fun turtles
  • 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 💡 Ability to customize turtles
  • 🚀 Addictive and engaging

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Disappearing turtle accessories
  • 🔍 Difficulty progressing without ads
  • 🔋 Slow crate drop rate

Bugs and requests

aa 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Level 18 not working as expected
  • Level 24 instant failure
  • Level 118 unbeatable due to glitch

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add level skip option
  • Improve level design and difficulty progression
  • Better instructions and tutorials

Turtle Evolution

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Glitches with turtle accessories
  • Slow loading times
  • Invisible ad close buttons

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to share coins/diamonds with friends
  • More customization options
  • Faster progression without ads
  • Expanded game content

In-app purchases

2 purchases

aa 2

One-time2
  • Skip aa 2 Level$0.99
  • Remove Ads in aa 2$0.99
13 purchases

Turtle Evolution

One-time13
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Hard Currency Pack 1$1.99
  • pack with diamonds$1.99
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  • pack of rubies$1.99
  • instant coins doubler$1.99
  • Shop Bundle 1$2.99
  • Hard Currency Pack 2$4.99
  • big pack of rubies$5.99
  • income doubler$5.99
  • Shop Bundle 2$5.99
  • Trinket$6.99
  • Hard Currency Pack 3$9.99
  • starter bundle discount$9.99

Questions

Is aa 2 free?
aa 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Turtle Evolution free?
Turtle Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, aa 2 or Turtle Evolution?
Turtle Evolution is rated higher. aa 2 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 624 ratings, while Turtle Evolution averages 4.8 from 9.9K ratings.
Do aa 2 or Turtle Evolution have ads?
Turtle Evolution shows ads; aa 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, aa 2 or Turtle Evolution?
aa 2 ships an update fortnightly, and Turtle Evolution every 6 weeks. Most recently, aa 2 was updated on September 20, 2026 and Turtle Evolution on September 22, 2026.

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