# Panda Evolution Merge vs Panda AR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Panda Evolution Merge at 93% against Panda AR's 50%. Panda Evolution Merge also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 2) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Panda AR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Panda Evolution Merge sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Panda AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Panda Evolution Merge holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Panda Evolution Merge has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Panda Evolution Merge's written reviews are positive against 50% of Panda AR's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Panda Evolution Merge | Panda AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panda-evolution-merge/id1215022705/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panda-ar/id1477480294/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **93.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [芳英 冯](https://appshunter.io/developer/948102068) |

## 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


### Panda AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panda-ar/id1477480294)

Interact with a virtual giant panda in augmented reality. Feed, play, and take photos with your digital companion, then share your experiences on social media.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality interaction, Virtual panda pet, Feeding and playing mechanics, Photo capture, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Panda Evolution Merge free?

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

### Is Panda AR free?

Panda AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Panda Evolution Merge is rated higher. Panda Evolution Merge averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Panda AR averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

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

Panda Evolution Merge shows ads; Panda AR does not.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*