# Cat Evolution vs Elephant Evolution

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cat Evolution at 8.1K against Elephant Evolution's 149. Cat Evolution also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). Elephant Evolution's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Evolution sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Elephant Evolution 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 — 4.8 for Cat Evolution against 4.8 for Elephant Evolution. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Evolution has 8.1K ratings behind it against 149, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Cat Evolution's written reviews are positive against 100% of Elephant Evolution's.

Cat Evolution ships an update every 10 days, Elephant Evolution every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Evolution | Elephant Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-evolution-kitty-fusion/id1126539920/reviews) | [4.8 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elephant-evolution-merge-idle/id6444013969/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 149 |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## 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)


### Elephant Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elephant-evolution-merge-idle/id6444013969)

Merge different elephant species to discover new, mysterious creatures. Earn coins by hatching eggs and tapping elephants to expand your collection. Explore various stages and unlock a wild story with unexpected twists in this idle evolution game.

**Highlights:** Merge similar elephants, Discover new creatures, Earn coins from eggs, Unlock different stages, Collect various elephant species, Incremental clicker gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hard Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alien Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles Very High | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Alien Currency Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle Discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Evolution free?

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

### Is Elephant Evolution free?

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

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

Cat Evolution and Elephant Evolution are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8.1K and 149 ratings respectively.

### Do Cat Evolution or Elephant Evolution have ads?

Both Cat Evolution and Elephant Evolution show ads.

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

Cat Evolution ships an update every 10 days, and Elephant Evolution every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cat Evolution was updated on September 27, 2026 and Elephant Evolution 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.*