# Penguin Merge Evolution vs Spider Evolution

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Penguin Merge Evolution at 3.7K against Spider Evolution's 306. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Penguin Merge Evolution sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Spider Evolution sells 14 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 Penguin Merge Evolution against 4.8 for Spider Evolution. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Penguin Merge Evolution has 3.7K ratings behind it against 306, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 93% and 92% positive.

Penguin Merge Evolution ships an update every 5 weeks, Spider Evolution every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Penguin Merge Evolution | Spider Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penguin-merge-evolution/id1188475572/reviews) | [4.8 (306 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-evolution-idle-game/id1645135841/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 306 |
| Positive reviews | **92.6% of reviews** | 91.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 158 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) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## What reviewers say

### Penguin Merge Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penguin-merge-evolution/id1188475572)

Combine adorable penguins to evolve them into bizarre and exotic new forms. Tap to earn coins, buy more creatures, and discover different endings in this unique merge and clicker game.

**Highlights:** Combine similar penguins, Evolve to discover new forms, Earn penguin poop coins, Buy new creatures, Tap to make coins, Discover different endings

**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 |
| Shop Bundle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles VeryHigh | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| big pack of rubies | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles High | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐧 Cute and fun penguins
- 👍 Simple and addictive gameplay
- 💎 Ability to customize penguins
- 🎨 Variety of penguin types and evolutions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (disappearing items, loading issues)

**Reported bugs**

- Penguins losing customized items
- Frequent crashes and loading problems
- In-app purchases not working

**Requested features**

- More evolution games (e.g. bear, unicorn)
- Cloud save/sync functionality
- Reduce frequency of ads


### Spider Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-evolution-idle-game/id1645135841)

Merge exotic spider species to create new mutant creatures with unique features. Discover different stages, unlock new breeds, and enjoy an open-ended gameplay experience with a humorous story. Earn coins by tapping spiders or using eggs to purchase new creatures and expand your collection.

**Highlights:** Merge spider species to create new mutants, Discover different stages and spider breeds, Earn coins by tapping or using spider eggs, Unlock new creatures and expand your collection, Experience a humorous story with twists, Enjoy open-ended, idle gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alien Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles Very High | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Alien Currency Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles High | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle Discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle Discount | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Penguin Merge Evolution free?

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

### Is Spider Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Penguin Merge Evolution or Spider Evolution?

Penguin Merge Evolution and Spider Evolution are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.7K and 306 ratings respectively.

### Do Penguin Merge Evolution or Spider Evolution have ads?

Both Penguin Merge Evolution and Spider Evolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Penguin Merge Evolution or Spider Evolution?

Penguin Merge Evolution ships an update every 5 weeks, and Spider Evolution every 6 weeks. Most recently, Penguin Merge Evolution was updated on September 22, 2026 and Spider Evolution on September 9, 2026.

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