# Ninja Turtles vs Angry Birds Evolution

The clearest difference is monetization model: Angry Birds Evolution at free with in-app purchases against Ninja Turtles's subscription. Ninja Turtles's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 54%) and chart position (#145 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ninja Turtles sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Angry Birds Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Ninja Turtles against 4.6 for Angry Birds Evolution. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 126K and 49K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Ninja Turtles's written reviews are positive against 54% of Angry Birds Evolution's.

Ninja Turtles ships an update every 3 months, Angry Birds Evolution every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ninja Turtles | Angry Birds Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (126K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-turtles-legends/id1033282601/reviews)** | [4.6 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angry-birds-evolution/id1104911270/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **126K** | 49K |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 54.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#145** | — |
| Size | 616 MB | 639 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ludia Games inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/293912963) | [Rovio Entertainment Oyj](https://appshunter.io/developer/298910979) |

## What reviewers say

### Ninja Turtles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-turtles-legends/id1033282601)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Grossing · Adventure (US App Store)

Assemble your favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters and allies to battle the Kraang and save Dimension X. Collect and upgrade over 30 unique characters, explore iconic locations, and engage in strategic 5-on-5 battles.

**Highlights:** Original TMNT story and 70+ stages, Collect and level up 30+ TMNT characters, Strategic 5-on-5 battles, Fight iconic villains like Shredder and Kraang, Play in classic TMNT locations, Collect daily prizes and card packs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TMNT Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| TMNT Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Stack of Greenbacks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of Warp Passes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Greenbacks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pizza Card Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mutagen Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Card Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of Greenbacks | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Greenbacks | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging
- 💯 Childhood memories
- 🎨 Great character designs
- 👪 Family-friendly experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Unfair AI difficulty spikes
- 📉 Lack of updates and new content

**Reported bugs**

- Account progress randomly resets
- Subscription benefits not consistently applied
- Tournament battles frequently crash or freeze
- Certain levels and challenges are unplayable

**Requested features**

- Add more TMNT characters and versions
- Implement a trading system between players
- Improve the tutorial and onboarding experience
- Increase drop rates for key upgrade materials
- Rebalance difficulty and enemy AI behavior


### Angry Birds Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/angry-birds-evolution/id1104911270)

Assemble a team of evolved birds to battle pigs and protect Bird Island. Collect over 100 characters, evolve them into super forms, and embark on an epic adventure to uncover mysteries and defeat Bacon Corp. Engage in PvP battles and join clans for exclusive perks.

**Highlights:** Collect over 100 new bird characters, Evolve birds into ultimate forms, Assemble teams with unique abilities, Explore Bird Island and stop Bacon Corp, Battle other players in the Oinktagon, Join clans for perks and competition

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special_0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Offer! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special_4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pocketful of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special_4.99_2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hatchling Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special_9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special_19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Visually appealing
- 🎮 Fun for all ages
- 💰 Possible to progress without spending money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Expensive microtransactions
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money
- 🤖 Unfair matchmaking in PvP
- 🤑 Greedy monetization tactics

**Reported bugs**

- Birds disappearing after hatching
- Leveling up birds causing them to devolve
- Daily challenges ending prematurely

**Requested features**

- More story content and levels
- Ability to reset bird evolution choices
- Improved clan features and rewards
- Increased drop rates for high-tier birds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ninja Turtles free?

Ninja Turtles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Angry Birds Evolution free?

Angry Birds Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ninja Turtles or Angry Birds Evolution?

Ninja Turtles is rated higher. Ninja Turtles averages 4.7 out of 5 from 126K ratings, while Angry Birds Evolution averages 4.6 from 49K ratings.

### Do Ninja Turtles or Angry Birds Evolution have ads?

Both Ninja Turtles and Angry Birds Evolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ninja Turtles or Angry Birds Evolution?

Ninja Turtles ships an update every 3 months, and Angry Birds Evolution every 2 months. Most recently, Ninja Turtles was updated on September 25, 2026 and Angry Birds Evolution on September 25, 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.*