# Cupcake Evolution vs Panda Evolution Merge

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Panda Evolution Merge at 93% against Cupcake Evolution's 25%. Panda Evolution Merge also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 10). Cupcake Evolution's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cupcake Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Panda Evolution Merge sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Panda Evolution Merge holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Panda Evolution Merge has 1.3K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Cupcake Evolution's written reviews are positive against 93% of Panda Evolution Merge's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cupcake Evolution | Panda Evolution Merge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupcake-evolution-scream-go/id1214892613/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panda-evolution-merge/id1215022705/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **93.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evolution Games GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183768323) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## What reviewers say

### Cupcake Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cupcake-evolution-scream-go/id1214892613)

Combine cupcakes to discover new and funny forms as they evolve. Explore the world beyond the kitchen, earning coins to buy more cupcakes and unlock new stages. Can you find the right god and achieve one of the three possible endings?

**Highlights:** Combine cupcakes to evolve, Discover 30 unique forms, Explore 5 different stages, Earn coins to buy more, Idle and incremental gameplay, Three possible endings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Multiply coins x2 right now | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins production x2 forever | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins boost | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200 gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3500 gems | $39.99 | one-time |


### Panda Evolution Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panda-evolution-merge/id1215022705)

Combine adorable panda bears to evolve them into increasingly bizarre and exotic forms. Discover new species, unlock a Pantheon of supreme beings, and uncover a mind-blowing story with multiple endings. This idle clicker game offers a unique evolutionary twist.

**Highlights:** Merge similar pandas to evolve, Discover new and exotic panda species, Unlock the Pantheon of supreme beings, Collect panda eggs to buy new creatures, Multiple story endings

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| 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 |
| Promo Bundles Very High | $2.99 | 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 |
| Hard Currency Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and fun game
- 🐼 Pandas are the best
- 🤩 Addictive and entertaining
- 💖 Loved by all ages
- 🎨 Customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 In-app purchases can be expensive
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📺 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Alien pandas get stuck behind the UFO and cannot be sold
- Pandas' colors cannot be reset to original after changing

**Requested features**

- More animal evolution options (e.g. dogs, cats, snakes)
- Ability to choose custom colors for pandas
- Reduce the number of ads or make them less intrusive


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cupcake Evolution free?

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

### Is Panda Evolution Merge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cupcake Evolution or Panda Evolution Merge?

Panda Evolution Merge is rated higher. Cupcake Evolution averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Panda Evolution Merge averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Cupcake Evolution or Panda Evolution Merge have ads?

Panda Evolution Merge shows ads; Cupcake Evolution does not.

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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.*