# Cat Evolution vs Zoopolis

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cat Evolution at 82% against Zoopolis's 31%. Cat Evolution also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Zoopolis's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Evolution sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Zoopolis sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cat Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Evolution has 8.1K ratings behind it against 339, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Cat Evolution's written reviews are positive against 31% of Zoopolis's.

Cat Evolution ships an update every 10 days, Zoopolis every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Evolution | Zoopolis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-evolution-kitty-fusion/id1126539920/reviews)** | [4.5 (339 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoopolis-evolution-clicker/id1507180749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 339 |
| Positive reviews | **81.7% of reviews** | 30.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-evolution-kitty-fusion/id1126539920)

Combine cats to evolve them into unique and bizarre forms in this incremental clicker game. Discover new species, collect coins, and unlock various endings. It's a purr-fectly amusing experience for cat lovers.

**Highlights:** Combine cats to evolve, Discover curious and bizarre forms, Collect cat poop coins, Unlock different stages and species, Experience a mind-blowing story, Multiple possible endings

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| 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 of diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| ads removal | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack with more diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| big pack of rubies | $4.99 | one-time |
| income doubler | $5.99 | one-time |
| pack with plenty of diamonds | $6.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| starter bundle with discount | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 😻 Cute and amusing cat designs
- 🚀 Fast progression and evolution
- 💎 Ability to customize cats with hats

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads that can crash the game
- 🤔 Disappearing cat customizations after restarting
- 🤯 Glitches with berry and tractor functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when watching certain ads
- Purchased cats disappearing after crashes
- Berries and tractor not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to save custom cat colors
- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
- Improved crate opening experience (no need to tap individually)


### Zoopolis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoopolis-evolution-clicker/id1507180749)

Merge animals to create new creatures and populate diverse islands. Unlock all animals through research and enjoy simple, entertaining gameplay suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Merge animals to create new creatures, Unlock animals on various islands, Research animals to discover them all, Travel across multiple themed islands, Simple and entertaining gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Membership | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gems pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gems pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gems pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Great graphics and visual design
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🐾 Cute animal characters and animations
- 🎵 Good background music
- 👨‍👧 Family-friendly entertainment for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay loop
- ⏱️ Game takes too long to progress
- 🎮 Limited endgame content and progression

**Reported bugs**

- Hamster code not updating or showing as expired
- Hamster icon disappears during gameplay
- Game freezes after entering hamster key code
- App crashes on load (especially on iPhone)
- Game crashes when popping bubbles

**Requested features**

- Add more maps and levels
- Cross-device progress saving/syncing
- Scaling animal monetary values with collection size
- New map: Australia with unique animals
- End-game cutscene and completion celebration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Evolution free?

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

### Is Zoopolis free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cat Evolution or Zoopolis?

Cat Evolution is rated higher. Cat Evolution averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Zoopolis averages 4.5 from 339 ratings.

### Do Cat Evolution or Zoopolis have ads?

Both Cat Evolution and Zoopolis show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Evolution or Zoopolis?

Cat Evolution ships an update every 10 days, and Zoopolis every 2 months. Most recently, Cat Evolution was updated on September 27, 2026 and Zoopolis on September 20, 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.*