Cat Evolution vs PUMPKIN
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cat Evolution
Combine adorable kitties to evolve them into increasingly bizarre and exotic forms. Explore different stages, discover new species, and uncover a mind-blowing story with multiple endings. This game blends elements of merging, clicker, and 2048 gameplay.
- Combine cats to create new creatures
- Discover various cat species and stages
- Incremental clicker gameplay
- Multiple possible endings
- Doodle-like illustrations
- In-game currency for buying creatures
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If you’re a cat person, we’ve got the PURR-fect game for you. Ok, maybe not, but we swear you’ll be a-MEOW-sed with this new PAW-some addition to your CAT-alogue. Well, if that’s not PURR-suasive enough, we don’t know what HISS. Just KITTEN! The most acclaimed animal on the Internet finally gained its own Evolution game. From the creators of the renowned Evolution series, comes the fluffiest of them all. CAT EVOLUTION! Combine cats to evolve them and discover their most curious, exotic and bizarre forms! FEATURING • Pantheon: a place for supreme beings to look down on us mortals and laugh at our misery • Impostors: watch out for impostors trying to steal the spotlight from the kittens HOW TO PLAY • Drag and drop similar cats to create new mysterious creatures • No need for a cat litter: use cat poop coins to buy new creatures and make even more money • Alternatively, fiercely tap a kitty to make coins pop when kittens poop HIGHLIGHTS • Different stages and many cat species to discover • A mind-blowing story yet untold • The unexpected mix of alpaca-like evolution, 2048 and incremental clicker games • Doodle-like illustrations • Various possible endings: find your destiny • No cats were harmed in the making of this game, only developers Say no to copy-CATS. Say yes to Cat Evolution! 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
PUMPKIN
A family-friendly puzzle game where you merge vegetables to grow a magnificent pumpkin. Enjoy simple yet addictive gameplay, discover over 11 types of vegetables, and relax in a tranquil garden atmosphere with regular content updates.
- Simple yet addictive gameplay
- Endless merging fun
- Over 11 vegetable types
- Engaging garden progression
- Relaxing and rewarding experience
- Regular content updates
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Get ready to dive into a world where gardening meets fun in an addictive, family-friendly puzzle game. PUMPKIN is not just a game; it's a captivating journey through a magical garden where every tap brings joy, and every merge leads to delightful surprises. Simple Yet Addictive Gameplay: Easy to learn, yet challenging to master. Perfect for casual gamers and puzzle enthusiasts alike. Endless Merging Fun: Over 11 types of vegetables to discover and merge, each with unique characteristics. Engaging Progression: Watch your garden evolve as you merge your way towards the grand prize – a magnificent pumpkin! Relaxing and Rewarding: No timers or stressful challenges. Merge at your own pace and enjoy the tranquil garden atmosphere. Regular Updates: Fresh content and new vegetables added regularly to keep your garden experience exciting. Start your merging adventure! Can you grow the biggest pumpkin in the patch? Why settle for just watermelon slices when you can have the whole veggie patch with PUMPKIN Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cat Evolution at 8.1K against PUMPKIN's 71. PUMPKIN's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 82%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Cat Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and PUMPKIN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. 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 4.6 for PUMPKIN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Evolution has 8.1K ratings behind it against 71, 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 94% of PUMPKIN's.
Cat Evolution ships an update every 10 days, PUMPKIN every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cat Evolution | PUMPKIN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (8.1K ratings) — better | 4.6 (71 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | 94.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8.1K — better | 71 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA | FATCAT GAMES LLC |
Customer experience
Cat Evolution
PUMPKIN
Bugs and requests
Cat Evolution
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashes when watching certain ads
- Purchased cats disappearing after crashes
- Berries and tractor not working as expected
Requested features
3 requests- 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)
PUMPKIN
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cat Evolution
- pack of rubies$1.99
- instant coins doubler$1.99
- pack with some diamonds$1.99
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- pack of diamonds$1.99
- ads removal$1.99
- pack with more diamonds$3.99
- big pack of rubies$4.99
- pack with plenty of diamonds$6.99
- Trinket$6.99
- starter bundle with discount$9.99
PUMPKIN
- Monthly Premium Access$14.991 Month
- Yearly Premium Access$149.991 Year
- Banana Power Up x5$14.99
- Avocado Power Up x5$14.99









