# Panda Evolution Merge vs Merge Zoo

Panda Evolution Merge and Merge Zoo both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Panda Evolution Merge's written reviews are positive against 55% of Merge Zoo's. Panda Evolution Merge also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 70). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Panda Evolution Merge sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Merge Zoo sells 13 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 Panda Evolution Merge against 4.9 for Merge Zoo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Panda Evolution Merge has 1.3K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Panda Evolution Merge's written reviews are positive against 55% of Merge Zoo's.

Panda Evolution Merge ships an update every 6 weeks, Merge Zoo every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Panda Evolution Merge | Merge Zoo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panda-evolution-merge/id1215022705/reviews) | **[4.9 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-zoo/id1438461597/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 70 |
| Positive reviews | **93.4% of reviews** | 55.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 456 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [Game Circus Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693901843) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Merge Zoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-zoo/id1438461597)

Hatch and collect a variety of cute and rare animals by merging collectible eggs. Match candies to feed and level up your creatures, and grow your zoo even while offline. Discover new animals and become a zoo tycoon in this engaging idle game.

**Highlights:** Hatch cute and rare collectible eggs, Match and merge candies to feed animals, Collect exotic fantasy and hybrid animals, Idle gameplay for offline earnings, Discover dozens of adorable animals, Become a zoo tycoon

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tundra Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jungle Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Savannah Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wheel Token Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Forest Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Cash Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Satchel of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stash of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Spin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Festival Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Cute and fun game
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable
- 🎉 Addictive gameplay
- 🥰 Adorable animals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game crashes or freezes
- 💰 Expensive upgrades and in-app purchases
- ⏱️ Long wait times for hatching eggs or leveling up
- 🤖 Mandatory ads

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to load the game after recent update
- Merging issues and inability to progress past certain levels
- Rewards not being properly credited

**Requested features**

- Add more animal types and habitats
- Allow more than 3 pets to be displayed at once
- Improve the merging and leveling up system
- Provide an option to disable ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Panda Evolution Merge free?

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

### Is Merge Zoo free?

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

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

Merge Zoo is rated higher. Panda Evolution Merge averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Merge Zoo averages 4.9 from 70 ratings.

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

Both Panda Evolution Merge and Merge Zoo show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Panda Evolution Merge or Merge Zoo?

Panda Evolution Merge ships an update every 6 weeks, and Merge Zoo every 4 weeks. Most recently, Panda Evolution Merge was updated on October 24, 2026 and Merge Zoo on October 26, 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.*