# Spin a Zoo vs Lion Evolution

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Spin a Zoo at 911 against Lion Evolution's 118. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Lion Evolution sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lion 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 118, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Spin a Zoo's written reviews are positive against 75% of Lion Evolution's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Spin a Zoo ships an update every 2 months, Lion Evolution every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spin a Zoo | Lion Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (911 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-a-zoo/id1217490230/reviews) | **[4.8 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lion-evolution-jungle-king/id6444013971/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **911** | 118 |
| Positive reviews | **77.9% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 206 MB | 157 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


### Lion Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lion-evolution-jungle-king/id6444013971)

Combine mutant lions with unique manes to evolve new species. Discover different stages and a wild story in this incremental clicker game with doodle-like illustrations. Play freely with open-ended gameplay.

**Highlights:** Combine similar lions to create new creatures, Discover different stages and lion species, Earn coins to buy new creatures, Incremental clicker gameplay, Doodle-like illustrations, Open-ended gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alien Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles Very High | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles High | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Alien Currency Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles Normal | $8.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle Discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles Full | $11.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Veteran Bundle | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spin a Zoo free?

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

### Is Lion Evolution free?

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

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

Lion Evolution is rated higher. Spin a Zoo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 911 ratings, while Lion Evolution averages 4.8 from 118 ratings.

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

Both Spin a Zoo and Lion Evolution show ads.

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

Spin a Zoo ships an update every 2 months, and Lion Evolution every 6 weeks. Most recently, Spin a Zoo was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lion Evolution on October 24, 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.*