# Spin a Zoo vs Elephant Evolution

Spin a Zoo and Elephant Evolution both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Elephant Evolution's written reviews are positive against 78% of Spin a Zoo's. Spin a Zoo's advantage is ratings volume (911 vs 151). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spin a Zoo sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Elephant Evolution sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Elephant Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spin a Zoo has 911 ratings behind it against 151, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Spin a Zoo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Elephant Evolution's.

Spin a Zoo ships an update every 2 months, Elephant Evolution every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spin a Zoo | Elephant Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (911 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-a-zoo/id1217490230/reviews) | **[4.8 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elephant-evolution-merge-idle/id6444013969/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **911** | 151 |
| Positive reviews | 77.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 206 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Full Fat Productions Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/374306144) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## What reviewers say

### Spin a Zoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-a-zoo/id1217490230)

Rescue and collect over 40 unique animals from diverse habitats around the world. Tap to receive resources, grow your zoo, and discover rare animal types. Can you collect them all and become the ultimate zoo keeper?

**Highlights:** Rescue over 40 animals, Collect animals with 5 rarity types, Explore 6 different habitats, Tap for resources and goodies, Grow and manage your zoo, Daily rewards with subscription

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Pass | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlocked Africa Offer 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Completed Africa Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Packet of Batteries | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlocked Asia Offer 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlocked Marine Offer 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Batteries | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Stash of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Batteries | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Batteries | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🐯 Cute and engaging animal characters
- 💡 Unique gameplay concept
- 🎁 Free resources available through ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Slow battery/energy recharge times
- 🎫 Difficulty obtaining needed resources
- 🛑 Frustrating loss of progress after updates
- 📢 Excessive advertisements

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and freezes
- Battery/energy not recharging properly
- Inconsistent time-based mechanics

**Requested features**

- More interactive features with animals
- Ability to save progress across devices
- Faster battery/energy recharge times
- Improved resource acquisition


### Elephant Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elephant-evolution-merge-idle/id6444013969)

Merge different elephant species to discover new, mysterious creatures. Earn coins by hatching eggs and tapping elephants to expand your collection. Explore various stages and unlock a wild story with unexpected twists in this idle evolution game.

**Highlights:** Merge similar elephants, Discover new creatures, Earn coins from eggs, Unlock different stages, Collect various elephant species, Incremental clicker gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hard Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alien 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 |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle Discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spin a Zoo free?

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

### Is Elephant Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spin a Zoo or Elephant Evolution?

Elephant Evolution is rated higher. Spin a Zoo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 911 ratings, while Elephant Evolution averages 4.8 from 151 ratings.

### Do Spin a Zoo or Elephant Evolution have ads?

Both Spin a Zoo and Elephant Evolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spin a Zoo or Elephant Evolution?

Spin a Zoo ships an update every 2 months, and Elephant Evolution every 5 weeks. Most recently, Spin a Zoo was updated on October 24, 2026 and Elephant Evolution on October 27, 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.*