# Spin a Zoo vs Reindeer Evolution

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Spin a Zoo at 911 against Reindeer Evolution's 95. 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 Reindeer Evolution sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reindeer 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 95, 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 Reindeer 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, Reindeer Evolution every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spin a Zoo | Reindeer Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (911 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-a-zoo/id1217490230/reviews) | **[4.8 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reindeer-evolution-idle-game/id6444014020/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **911** | 95 |
| 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 | 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


### Reindeer Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reindeer-evolution-idle-game/id6444014020)

Combine mutant reindeer to discover new species and create Christmas magic all year round. Tap or drag to earn coins, buy new creatures, and unlock a mind-blowing story with wild twists. Enjoy open-ended gameplay and doodle-like illustrations.

**Highlights:** Combine similar reindeer to create new species, Earn coins by tapping or using reindeer eggs, Discover different stages and reindeer species, Unlock a mind-blowing story with wild twists, Open-ended gameplay, Doodle-like illustrations

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alien Currency Pack 1 | $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 |
| Promo Bundles High | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles Normal | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle Discount | $9.99 | 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 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle | $27.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spin a Zoo free?

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

### Is Reindeer Evolution free?

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

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

Reindeer Evolution is rated higher. Spin a Zoo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 911 ratings, while Reindeer Evolution averages 4.8 from 95 ratings.

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

Both Spin a Zoo and Reindeer Evolution show ads.

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

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