Comparison

Octopus Evolution vs Idle Evolution

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

Head to head
About

Octopus Evolution

Combine octopuses to evolve them into bizarre new forms in this deep-sea mutant clicker game. Earn coins by combining creatures or tapping them, then use those coins to buy more octopuses and discover new species and endings.

Highlights
  • Combine octopuses to evolve
  • Discover curious and bizarre forms
  • Earn octopus poop coins
  • Buy new creatures
  • Tap octopuses for coins
  • Multiple stages and species
  • Multiple possible endings
Features
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The seventh Evolution game comes with eight arms! Are you ready for the greatest breakthrough in the Evolution game series? Neglected for centuries, feared by many and portrayed as monsters, these creatures are here to prove, once and for all, just how funny and clumsy they really are. Give them a chance and they will happily take you with open arms. In fact, with four pairs of them. Combine octopuses to evolve them and discover their most curious, exotic and bizarre forms! The Evolution series by Tapps Games continues! Had enough from Cow, Platypus, Goat, Giraffe, Zebra and Chicken Evolution? Octopus Evolution is here with the first-ever submarine mutant adventure. Ready for a splash? HOW TO PLAY • Drag and drop similar octopuses to combine them and create new mysterious creatures • Use octopus poop coins to buy new creatures and make even more money • Alternatively, fiercely tap the octopuses to make coins pop from pooping HIGHLIGHTS • Many stages and octopus species to discover • The unexpected mix of alpaca-like evolution, 2048 and incremental clicker games • Doodle-like illustrations • Many possible endings: find your own destiny • Upgrades, upgrades, upgrades…! More than ever! • No octopuses were harmed in the making of this game, only developers (again and again) Discover what the future has in store for octopuses besides becoming delicious seafood dishes. Yummy. Download Octopus Evolution and have fun! 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

About

Idle Evolution

Engage in a fun tap and clicker game where you control a hungry reptile. Explore a 3D city, eat everything in your path, and evolve your creature into the ultimate beast. Battle against mankind to survive and become a legend.

Highlights
  • Tap and clicker gameplay
  • Eating simulator
  • Monster evolution
  • 3D city exploration
  • Grow your reptile
  • Battle mankind
Features
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Welcome to the Idle Alligator empire, a fun tap and clicker game with the eating simulator and monster evolution elements. Use your hungry animal to move around the tycoon city and eat whatever you smash into your way. Explore the 3D arena to collect the best yummies and top power-ups. Feed and grow your evil crocodile to become the biggest beast on the planet! Fight against mankind for hunger and survival. Become the legend and eat them all!

Screenshots

Octopus Evolution4 screens
Idle Evolution4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Octopus Evolution at every 6 weeks against Idle Evolution's every 5 months. Octopus Evolution also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 78%) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 1.3K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Octopus Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Evolution sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Octopus Evolution against 4.6 for Idle Evolution. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.1K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Octopus Evolution's written reviews are positive against 78% of Idle Evolution's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Octopus Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, Idle Evolution every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Octopus Evolution versus Idle Evolution: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOctopus EvolutionIdle Evolution
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.1K ratings) — better4.6 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews93.1% of reviews — better77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings4.1K — better1.3K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB259 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperTPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDANikita Subachev

Customer experience

Octopus Evolution

All ratings4,126 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews608 reviews
Positive93.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.6%

Idle Evolution

All ratings1,190 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral22.2%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Octopus Evolution

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Disappearing items or progress loss

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more unique octopus evolutions
  • Improve rewards and progression system
  • Introduce new game modes or challenges
  • Allow more customization options

Idle Evolution

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Octopus Evolution

One-time10
  • ads removal$0.99
  • pack of rubies$1.99
  • instant coins doubler$1.99
Show 7 more
  • pack with some diamonds$1.99
  • pack of diamonds$1.99
  • pack with more diamonds$4.99
  • big pack of rubies$5.99
  • income doubler$5.99
  • pack with plenty of diamonds$9.99
  • starter bundle with discount$9.99
1 purchases

Idle Evolution

One-time1
  • No Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Octopus Evolution free?
Octopus Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Idle Evolution free?
Idle Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Octopus Evolution or Idle Evolution?
Octopus Evolution is rated higher. Octopus Evolution averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Idle Evolution averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Octopus Evolution or Idle Evolution have ads?
Both Octopus Evolution and Idle Evolution show ads.
Which is updated more often, Octopus Evolution or Idle Evolution?
Octopus Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, and Idle Evolution every 5 months. Most recently, Octopus Evolution was updated on October 27, 2026 and Idle Evolution on October 27, 2026.

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