# Monkey Evolution Merge vs Idle Transformation

Monkey Evolution Merge and Idle Transformation both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Monkey Evolution Merge's written reviews are positive against 72% of Idle Transformation's. Idle Transformation's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 1.2K) 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. Monkey Evolution Merge sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Transformation sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 Idle Transformation. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Transformation has 26K 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 72% of Idle Transformation's.

Monkey Evolution Merge ships an update every 5 weeks, Idle Transformation every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monkey Evolution Merge | Idle Transformation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-evolution-merge/id1138046542/reviews)** | [4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-transformation/id1509685192/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 71.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 517 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [funcell Games Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165706492) |

## 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


### Idle Transformation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-transformation/id1509685192)

Simulate incredible transformations from human to mythical creatures like Werewolves, Yetis, and Aliens. Explore various evolutionary paths and discover unexpected outcomes in this engaging simulation game.

**Highlights:** Human to creature transformations, Werewolf evolution, Yeti evolution, Alien evolution, Mummy evolution, Unexpected transformation outcomes

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tap On Cell Multiplier | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Combo | $7.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun to play
- 👍 Detailed transformations
- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Lack of variety in transformations

**Reported bugs**

- Prestige option disappearing
- Incorrect answers on trivia questions
- Ads still showing up after purchasing ad-free version
- Progress loss after restarting the game

**Requested features**

- More transformation options (e.g. zombies, vampires, aliens)
- Female transformation options
- Prestige system
- Offline earnings
- Ability to reset/redo custom transformations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monkey Evolution Merge free?

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

### Is Idle Transformation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Monkey Evolution Merge or Idle Transformation?

Monkey Evolution Merge is rated higher. Monkey Evolution Merge averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Idle Transformation averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.

### Do Monkey Evolution Merge or Idle Transformation have ads?

Both Monkey Evolution Merge and Idle Transformation show ads.

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

Monkey Evolution Merge ships an update every 5 weeks, and Idle Transformation every 2 months. Most recently, Monkey Evolution Merge was updated on October 10, 2026 and Idle Transformation on October 15, 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.*