# Paradise vs Dolphin Evolution

The clearest difference is ads: Paradise at none against Dolphin Evolution's shown. Paradise also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 817) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Dolphin Evolution's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paradise sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Dolphin Evolution sells 16 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 — 4.6 for Paradise against 4.7 for Dolphin Evolution. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.6K and 817 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Paradise's written reviews are positive against 93% of Dolphin Evolution's.

Paradise ships an update every 3 months, Dolphin Evolution every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paradise | Dolphin Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paradise-fish-aquarium/id1166830239/reviews) | **[4.7 (817 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-evolution/id1262502663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 817 |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews | **93.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 594 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ORCA STUDIOS PTY. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166830238) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## What reviewers say

### Paradise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paradise-fish-aquarium/id1166830239)

Create and customize your own vibrant underwater world with a vast array of fish, sea creatures, and decorations. Raise and breed exotic fish, discover new species, and connect with a community of fellow aquarium enthusiasts through chat and gifting.

**Highlights:** Aquarium simulation and decoration, Raise and breed various fish species, Discover diverse sea creatures, Design unique underwater reefs, Social chat and gifting with friends, Exotic breed discovery

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 65 gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 17000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 34000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 135 gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 40000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 80000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 335 gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| 750 gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1600 gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 👍 Visually appealing and charming
- 👍 Engaging community and social features
- 👍 Variety of fish and customization options
- 👍 Nostalgic feel and reminds users of old games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Slow progression and leveling up
- 💰 Expensive to unlock new features and fish
- 🤔 Repetitive tasks and challenges
- 🤔 Limited tank and fish storage space

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty recovering lost accounts and profiles
- Crashes and freezes when switching between tanks
- Issues with the in-game chat functionality

**Requested features**

- More fish and aquatic creature varieties
- Improved chat and community features
- Ability to store and manage more fish
- Faster progression and easier leveling up
- Better optimization and stability


### Dolphin Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-evolution/id1262502663)

Combine different dolphin species to create new mutations and achieve ocean domination. Tap to earn coins, unlock new creatures, and discover a mind-blowing story with multiple endings. This idle clicker game offers a unique evolutionary journey with doodle-like illustrations.

**Highlights:** Combine similar dolphins to create new species, Unlock new creatures and earn coins, Discover different stages and dolphin species, Experience a story with fishy twists, Multiple possible endings, Idle clicker gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack with diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles Very High | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| big pack of rubies | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| starter bundle discount | $9.99 | 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 |
| veteran bundle discount | $19.99 | one-time |
| starter bundle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining game
- 💙 Cute and adorable dolphins
- 🤩 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🌈 Customizable dolphin colors
- 🎨 Enjoyable evolution process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 💤 Slow progression at times
- 📺 Excessive advertisements
- 🤔 Some dolphins look strange

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased items disappearing after game restart
- Invisible colors on certain dolphin levels
- Game freezing after reaching new evolution stages

**Requested features**

- More levels and evolution stages
- Additional customization options
- Improved performance and stability
- Reduced advertisements or ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paradise free?

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

### Is Dolphin Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paradise or Dolphin Evolution?

Dolphin Evolution is rated higher. Paradise averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Dolphin Evolution averages 4.7 from 817 ratings.

### Do Paradise or Dolphin Evolution have ads?

Dolphin Evolution shows ads; Paradise does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paradise or Dolphin Evolution?

Paradise ships an update every 3 months, and Dolphin Evolution every 6 weeks. Most recently, Paradise was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dolphin Evolution on October 24, 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.*