# Turtle Evolution vs My Gecko

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.

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 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Turtle Evolution | My Gecko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turtle-evolution/id1187951410/reviews)** | [4.3 (327 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-gecko-virtual-pet-game/id1326583415/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.9K** | 327 |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 73.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 153 MB | 119 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) | [HENN Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/734265844) |

## What reviewers say

### Turtle Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turtle-evolution/id1187951410)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack with diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| instant coins doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| big pack of rubies | $5.99 | one-time |
| income doubler | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| starter bundle discount | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐢 Cute and fun turtles
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Ability to customize turtles
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Disappearing turtle accessories
- 🔍 Difficulty progressing without ads
- 🔋 Slow crate drop rate

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches with turtle accessories
- Slow loading times
- Invisible ad close buttons

**Requested features**

- Ability to share coins/diamonds with friends
- More customization options
- Faster progression without ads
- Expanded game content


### My Gecko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-gecko-virtual-pet-game/id1326583415)

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.

**Highlights:** Virtual pet care, Feed your gecko, Gecko growth simulation, Survival mechanics, Cute pet simulator

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🦎 Cute gecko
- 🤗 Relaxing experience
- 💕 Reminds user of real pet

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😒 Limited gameplay - only feeding and petting
- 🙄 Repetitive and boring
- 🤬 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Gecko doesn't die even when neglected
- Ads cannot be closed

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Turtle Evolution free?

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

### Is My Gecko free?

My Gecko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Turtle Evolution or My Gecko?

Turtle Evolution is rated higher. Turtle Evolution averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.9K ratings, while My Gecko averages 4.3 from 327 ratings.

### Do Turtle Evolution or My Gecko have ads?

Both Turtle Evolution and My Gecko show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Turtle Evolution or My Gecko?

Turtle Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, and My Gecko every 12 months. Most recently, Turtle Evolution was updated on October 21, 2026 and My Gecko 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.*