Turtle Evolution vs My Gecko
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Turtle Evolution
Merge and evolve various turtle species to discover new creatures. Earn in-game currency by collecting eggs or tapping turtles. Customize your turtles with hats and colors while navigating through different levels and avoiding impostors.
- Merge similar turtles to evolve
- Discover new turtle species
- Collect turtle eggs for coins
- Tap turtles to lay eggs
- Customize turtles with hats and colors
- Avoid impostors
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Dude, it’s time to CHILL OUT! It’s time to leave all the RUSH behind you and enjoy the most relaxed version of the EVOLUTION series: the turtles are finally here! Get ready to embrace all the peace of mind of the wisest animals on earth (and sometimes in the undersea world too)! In this AWESOME evolution game, you’ll meet all kinds of turtles! Make them evolve and discover new ones while you make money out of the very special TURTLE EGGS! HOW TO PLAY • Drag and drop similar turtles to create new mysterious creatures • Use turtle egg coins to buy new turtles and make even more money • Alternatively, fiercely tap a turtle to make them lay eggs and collect more coins! HIGHLIGHTS • Different levels and many different turtle species to discover • Watch out for the impostors that will get in your way! • Put on funny HATS in your turtles and make them unique! • Paint your turtles the color you want and create a very very special group of turtles! No turtles were harmed in the making of this game, only developers. Come and check them out! 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
My Gecko
Care for a virtual gecko that has entered your home. Feed it regularly to help it grow and thrive. Be mindful of its needs, as neglecting it for too long can lead to its demise.
- Virtual pet care
- Feed your gecko
- Gecko growth simulation
- Survival mechanics
- Cute pet simulator
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A gecko has entered your home! Raise it with care and help it to grow big. Raising it is really easy. You just have to feed it once every 2-3 days! If you leave it for over a week, the gecko will die, so please be careful!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Gecko at none against Turtle Evolution's 13. My Gecko also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Turtle Evolution's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Turtle Evolution sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. My Gecko asks for nothing beyond the download.
Turtle Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Turtle Evolution has 9.9K ratings behind it against 327, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Turtle Evolution's written reviews are positive against 73% of My Gecko's.
Turtle Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, My Gecko every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Turtle Evolution | My Gecko |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (9.9K ratings) — better | 4.3 (327 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews — better | 73.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9.9K — better | 327 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA | HENN Inc. |
Customer experience
Turtle Evolution
My Gecko
User reviews
Turtle Evolution
From 9.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🐢 Cute and fun turtles
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Ability to customize turtles
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging
Room to improve
- 🐛 Disappearing turtle accessories
- 🔍 Difficulty progressing without ads
- 🔋 Slow crate drop rate
My Gecko
From 327 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🦎 Cute gecko
- 🤗 Relaxing experience
- 💕 Reminds user of real pet
Room to improve
- 😒 Limited gameplay - only feeding and petting
- 🙄 Repetitive and boring
- 🤬 Intrusive ads
Bugs and requests
Turtle Evolution
Reported bugs
3 issues- Glitches with turtle accessories
- Slow loading times
- Invisible ad close buttons
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to share coins/diamonds with friends
- More customization options
- Faster progression without ads
- Expanded game content
My Gecko
Reported bugs
2 issues- Gecko doesn't die even when neglected
- Ads cannot be closed
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to choose different lizard types
- Customizable tank and accessories
- Mini-games and interactive features
- Breeding and raising baby geckos
- Ability to take the gecko on walks or interact more
In-app purchases
Turtle Evolution
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Hard Currency Pack 1$1.99
- pack with diamonds$1.99
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- pack of rubies$1.99
- instant coins doubler$1.99
- Shop Bundle 1$2.99
- Hard Currency Pack 2$4.99
- big pack of rubies$5.99
- income doubler$5.99
- Shop Bundle 2$5.99
- Trinket$6.99
- Hard Currency Pack 3$9.99
- starter bundle discount$9.99
My Gecko
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Turtle Evolution free?
Is My Gecko free?
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