# Chicken Evolution | Merge vs Lost Artifacts Chapter 1

Chicken Evolution | Merge and Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Chicken Evolution | Merge's written reviews are positive against 0% of Lost Artifacts Chapter 1's. Chicken Evolution | Merge also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 15). Lost Artifacts Chapter 1's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chicken Evolution | Merge sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 sells 4 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 — 4.8 for Chicken Evolution | Merge against 4.8 for Lost Artifacts Chapter 1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chicken Evolution | Merge has 3K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Chicken Evolution | Merge's written reviews are positive against 0% of Lost Artifacts Chapter 1's.

Chicken Evolution | Merge ships an update every 5 weeks, Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chicken Evolution | Merge | Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicken-evolution-merge/id1050691440/reviews) | [4.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-artifacts-chapter-1/id1289664259/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **90.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 341 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [8Floor Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802193607) |

## What reviewers say

### Chicken Evolution | Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicken-evolution-merge/id1050691440)

Combine chickens to evolve them into curious, exotic, and bizarre forms. Tap chickens to earn coins, buy new creatures, and discover numerous stages and endings in this unique merge and clicker game.

**Highlights:** Combine similar chickens, Discover new chicken forms, Earn chicken poop coins, Buy new creatures, Tap chickens for coins, Multiple stages and endings, Upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ads removal | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| instant coins doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| small diamond pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| small frost gem pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| good diamond pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| big pack of rubies | $5.99 | one-time |
| income doubler | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| starter bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| great diamond pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🐓 Cute and entertaining chicken designs
- 💰 Rewarding progression and earning system
- 🕹️ Simple and easy-to-understand mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🕰️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 🔒 Lack of offline/no-wifi functionality
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when a crate falls
- Unable to progress to new worlds after completing the universe

**Requested features**

- Add more evolution types and planets to explore
- Implement an auto-merge feature to streamline gameplay
- Reduce the frequency and intrusiveness of ads
- Introduce a paid version with no ads or additional content


### Lost Artifacts Chapter 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-artifacts-chapter-1/id1289664259)

Embark on an adventure as an archeologist searching for ancient treasure. Build a city, manage resources, and restore ancient statues through 40 engaging levels. Face dangerous enemies and explore unique locations in this captivating casual strategy game.

**Highlights:** 40 vivid levels, City building and resource management, Restore ancient statues, Fun plot and captivating gameplay, Dangerous enemies and unique locations, Helpful bonuses and simple controls

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| One minute offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| Season offer | $10.99 | one-time |
| Full price | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chicken Evolution | Merge free?

Chicken Evolution | Merge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 free?

Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chicken Evolution | Merge or Lost Artifacts Chapter 1?

Chicken Evolution | Merge and Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3K and 15 ratings respectively.

### Do Chicken Evolution | Merge or Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 have ads?

Both Chicken Evolution | Merge and Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chicken Evolution | Merge or Lost Artifacts Chapter 1?

Chicken Evolution | Merge ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 every 2 months. Most recently, Chicken Evolution | Merge was updated on September 23, 2026 and Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 on September 16, 2026.

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