# Cat Evolution vs PUMPKIN

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Evolution | PUMPKIN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-evolution-kitty-fusion/id1126539920/reviews)** | [4.6 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pumpkin/id6471872581/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 71 |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | **94.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 102 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) | [FATCAT GAMES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717249433) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Evolution

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

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |
| 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)


### PUMPKIN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pumpkin/id6471872581)

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.

**Highlights:** Simple yet addictive gameplay, Endless merging fun, Over 11 vegetable types, Engaging garden progression, Relaxing and rewarding experience, Regular content updates

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Access | $149.99 | per year |
| Banana Power Up x5 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Avocado Power Up x5 | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Evolution free?

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

### Is PUMPKIN free?

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

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

Cat Evolution is rated higher. Cat Evolution averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while PUMPKIN averages 4.6 from 71 ratings.

### Do Cat Evolution or PUMPKIN have ads?

Both Cat Evolution and PUMPKIN show ads.

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

Cat Evolution ships an update every 10 days, and PUMPKIN every 9 days. Most recently, Cat Evolution was updated on November 6, 2026 and PUMPKIN on November 4, 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.*