# Cat Evolution vs Monkey Evolution Merge

The clearest difference is ads: Cat Evolution at none against Monkey Evolution Merge's shown. Cat Evolution also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Monkey Evolution Merge's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 12). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Evolution sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Monkey Evolution Merge sells 12 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 Cat Evolution against 4.8 for Monkey Evolution Merge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monkey Evolution Merge has 1.2K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 93% and 92% positive.

Cat Evolution ships an update monthly, Monkey Evolution Merge every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Evolution | Monkey Evolution Merge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-evolution-clicker-game/id1083925457/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-evolution-merge/id1138046542/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.6% of reviews** | 92.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Khokhlov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1083925456) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-evolution-clicker-game/id1083925457)

Combine cute virtual cats to discover new and bizarre evolutions. Collect a vast array of feline creatures, explore different worlds, and unlock unique endings in this engaging clicker game.

**Highlights:** Combine cats to create new evolutions, Collect a huge number of unique cats, Explore different worlds and stages, Unlock multiple endings, Engaging clicker gameplay, Cute graphics and illustrations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads banner | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems 60 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems 200 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gems 500 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rubins 300,000 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gems 1200 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Rubins 1.2 Mi | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gems 3500 | $15.99 | one-time |


### Monkey Evolution Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-evolution-merge/id1138046542)

Combine various monkey species to discover new, mysterious creatures in this clicker evolution game. Tap to earn coins, buy more monkeys, and unlock different stages and endings. Explore a wild side of evolution with doodle-like illustrations.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop similar monkeys to create new creatures, Use monkey poop coins to buy new creatures, Tap monkeys to earn coins, Discover different stages and monkey species, Unlock various possible endings, Pantheon for supreme beings, Watch out for impostors

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| instant coins doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack with some diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack with diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| pack with more diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| big pack of rubies | $5.99 | one-time |
| income doubler | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| pack with plenty of diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| starter bundle with discount | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🐵 Cute and silly monkey designs
- 💰 Generous coin rewards
- 🎨 Great artwork and graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Intrusive ads that are difficult to exit
- 🕰️ Frequent pauses and delays during gameplay
- 🔧 Technical issues like crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing hats and equipment
- Inability to earn or obtain certain resources

**Requested features**

- More content updates and new monkey types
- Option to disable evolution progress bars
- Improved in-app purchase system and restore purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Evolution free?

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

### Is Monkey Evolution Merge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cat Evolution or Monkey Evolution Merge?

Monkey Evolution Merge is rated higher. Cat Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Monkey Evolution Merge averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Cat Evolution or Monkey Evolution Merge have ads?

Monkey Evolution Merge shows ads; Cat Evolution does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Evolution or Monkey Evolution Merge?

Cat Evolution ships an update monthly, and Monkey Evolution Merge every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cat Evolution was updated on October 8, 2026 and Monkey Evolution Merge on October 10, 2026.

---

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