# aa 2 vs Turtle Evolution

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | aa 2 | Turtle Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (624 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa-2/id1028772367/reviews) | **[4.8 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turtle-evolution/id1187951410/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 624 | **9.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.8% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [General Adaptive Apps Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/937589555) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## What reviewers say

### aa 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa-2/id1028772367)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skip aa 2 Level | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads in aa 2 | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Level 18 not working as expected
- Level 24 instant failure
- Level 118 unbeatable due to glitch

**Requested features**

- Add level skip option
- Improve level design and difficulty progression
- Better instructions and tutorials


### Turtle Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turtle-evolution/id1187951410)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack with diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| instant coins doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| big pack of rubies | $5.99 | one-time |
| income doubler | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| starter bundle discount | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches with turtle accessories
- Slow loading times
- Invisible ad close buttons

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*