# Monkey Evolution Merge vs Evolution Galaxy

Monkey Evolution Merge and Evolution Galaxy both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Monkey Evolution Merge's written reviews are positive against 66% of Evolution Galaxy's. Evolution Galaxy's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 1.2K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monkey Evolution Merge sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Evolution Galaxy sells 13 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 Monkey Evolution Merge against 4.7 for Evolution Galaxy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evolution Galaxy has 16K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Monkey Evolution Merge's written reviews are positive against 66% of Evolution Galaxy's.

Monkey Evolution Merge ships an update every 5 weeks, Evolution Galaxy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monkey Evolution Merge | Evolution Galaxy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-evolution-merge/id1138046542/reviews)** | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolution-galaxy-evolve-space/id1327122657/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 66.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 149 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) | [Tapps Games - Jogos Eletronicos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532941330) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Evolution Galaxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolution-galaxy-evolve-space/id1327122657)

Merge and evolve a galaxy of mutant creatures across different planets. Discover new species, unlock ultimate forms, and explore a mind-blowing story with fantastical twists. Enjoy open-ended gameplay with doodle-like illustrations.

**Highlights:** Merge and evolve mutant creatures, Discover new species on different planets, Unlock ultimate creature forms, Collect galactic resources, Engage in an open-ended gameplay experience, Experience a mind-blowing story

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hard Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack with diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack Discount 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles VeryHigh | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles High | $5.99 | one-time |
| starter bundle discount | $6.99 | one-time |
| Trinket Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| premium bundle discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🐶 Cute and creative animal designs
- 🎨 Ability to customize animal appearances

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progress and high costs for new planets
- 🐛 Bugs, glitches, and performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing hats and accessories
- Freezing or crashing on certain devices
- Inconsistent rewards from video ads

**Requested features**

- More animal species to evolve
- Ability to save progress across devices
- Reduced ad frequency or ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monkey Evolution Merge free?

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

### Is Evolution Galaxy free?

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

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

Monkey Evolution Merge is rated higher. Monkey Evolution Merge averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Evolution Galaxy averages 4.7 from 16K ratings.

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

Both Monkey Evolution Merge and Evolution Galaxy show ads.

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

Monkey Evolution Merge ships an update every 5 weeks, and Evolution Galaxy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Monkey Evolution Merge was updated on September 22, 2026 and Evolution Galaxy on September 30, 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.*