Comparison

aa 2 vs Dolphin 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

Dolphin Evolution

Combine different dolphin species to create new mutations and achieve ocean domination. Tap to earn coins, unlock new creatures, and discover a mind-blowing story with multiple endings. This idle clicker game offers a unique evolutionary journey with doodle-like illustrations.

Highlights
  • Combine similar dolphins to create new species
  • Unlock new creatures and earn coins
  • Discover different stages and dolphin species
  • Experience a story with fishy twists
  • Multiple possible endings
  • Idle clicker gameplay
Features
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Dolphins, maybe the cutest, smartest and most popular creatures of the seas. But have you ever stopped to think what’s behind this adorable façade? Why, and ocean domination plot, of course! Combine their many different species to create as many mutations as possible and help them fulfill their evil porpoise! You simply HAVE to sea how this deep conspiracy will end. Maybe we’ll all be subjects of a peaceful New Dolphin Order, or perhaps we’ll be thrown into giant tanks to entertain thousands of dolphinspectators with our clever human tricks. Either way, the future looks fishy, so just dive in and enjoy the swim! FEATURES • Pantheon: a new place for supreme beings to look down on us mortals and laugh at our misery • Impostors: watch out for impostors trying to steal the spotlight from the dolphins HOW TO PLAY • Drag and drop similar dolphins to create new mysterious creatures • Use dolphin eggs to earn coins, buy new creatures and make even more money • Alternatively, fiercely tap a dolphin to make coins pop from their eggs HIGHLIGHTS • Different stages and many dolphin species to discover • A mind-blowing story with fishy twists! • The unexpected mix of alpaca-like evolution and incremental clicker games • Doodle-like illustrations • Various possible endings: find your destiny • No dolphins were harmed in the making of this game, only developers You’ll dolphinitely want to play this! 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
Dolphin Evolution4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dolphin Evolution at 93% against aa 2's 41%. Dolphin Evolution also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5). aa 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Dolphin Evolution sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dolphin Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 624 and 807 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of aa 2's written reviews are positive against 93% of Dolphin Evolution's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
aa 2 versus Dolphin Evolution: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameteraa 2Dolphin Evolution
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (624 ratings)4.7 (807 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.8% of reviews93.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings624807 — 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 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
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%

Dolphin Evolution

All ratings793 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive93.2%
Neutral3.8%
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

Dolphin Evolution

From 807 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and entertaining game
  • 💙 Cute and adorable dolphins
  • 🤩 Addictive and engaging gameplay
  • 🌈 Customizable dolphin colors
  • 🎨 Enjoyable evolution process

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 💤 Slow progression at times
  • 📺 Excessive advertisements
  • 🤔 Some dolphins look strange

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

Dolphin Evolution

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Purchased items disappearing after game restart
  • Invisible colors on certain dolphin levels
  • Game freezing after reaching new evolution stages

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and evolution stages
  • Additional customization options
  • Improved performance and stability
  • Reduced advertisements or ad-free version

In-app purchases

2 purchases

aa 2

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

Dolphin Evolution

One-time16
  • pack of rubies$1.99
  • Hard Currency Pack 1$1.99
  • pack with diamonds$1.99
Show 13 more
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Shop Bundle$2.99
  • Promo Bundles Very High$2.99
  • Hard Currency Pack 2$4.99
  • big pack of rubies$5.99
  • Shop Bundle$5.99
  • Trinket$6.99
  • starter bundle discount$9.99
  • Hard Currency Pack 3$9.99
  • premium bundle discount$9.99
  • Hard Currency Pack 4$19.99
  • veteran bundle discount$19.99
  • starter bundle$24.99

Questions

Is aa 2 free?
aa 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dolphin Evolution free?
Dolphin Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, aa 2 or Dolphin Evolution?
Dolphin Evolution is rated higher. aa 2 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 624 ratings, while Dolphin Evolution averages 4.7 from 807 ratings.
Do aa 2 or Dolphin Evolution have ads?
Dolphin Evolution shows ads; aa 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, aa 2 or Dolphin Evolution?
aa 2 ships an update fortnightly, and Dolphin Evolution every 6 weeks. Most recently, aa 2 was updated on September 20, 2026 and Dolphin Evolution on September 22, 2026.

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