Dolphin Evolution vs My Gecko
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dolphin Evolution
Combine different dolphin species to create new mutations and achieve ocean domination. Tap to earn coins, unlock new creatures, and discover a mind-blowing story with multiple endings. This idle clicker game offers a unique evolutionary journey with doodle-like illustrations.
- Combine similar dolphins to create new species
- Unlock new creatures and earn coins
- Discover different stages and dolphin species
- Experience a story with fishy twists
- Multiple possible endings
- Idle clicker gameplay
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Dolphins, maybe the cutest, smartest and most popular creatures of the seas. But have you ever stopped to think what’s behind this adorable façade? Why, and ocean domination plot, of course! Combine their many different species to create as many mutations as possible and help them fulfill their evil porpoise! You simply HAVE to sea how this deep conspiracy will end. Maybe we’ll all be subjects of a peaceful New Dolphin Order, or perhaps we’ll be thrown into giant tanks to entertain thousands of dolphinspectators with our clever human tricks. Either way, the future looks fishy, so just dive in and enjoy the swim! FEATURES • Pantheon: a new place for supreme beings to look down on us mortals and laugh at our misery • Impostors: watch out for impostors trying to steal the spotlight from the dolphins HOW TO PLAY • Drag and drop similar dolphins to create new mysterious creatures • Use dolphin eggs to earn coins, buy new creatures and make even more money • Alternatively, fiercely tap a dolphin to make coins pop from their eggs HIGHLIGHTS • Different stages and many dolphin species to discover • A mind-blowing story with fishy twists! • The unexpected mix of alpaca-like evolution and incremental clicker games • Doodle-like illustrations • Various possible endings: find your destiny • No dolphins were harmed in the making of this game, only developers You’ll dolphinitely want to play this! Disclaimer: While this App is completely free to play, some additional content can be purchased for real money in-game. If you do not want to use this feature, please turn off in-app purchases in your device's settings. Like our page on Facebook and be the first to know about our upcoming games and updates! http://fb.com/tappshq
My Gecko
Care for a virtual gecko that has entered your home. Feed it regularly to help it grow and thrive. Be mindful of its needs, as neglecting it for too long can lead to its demise.
- Virtual pet care
- Feed your gecko
- Gecko growth simulation
- Survival mechanics
- Cute pet simulator
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A gecko has entered your home! Raise it with care and help it to grow big. Raising it is really easy. You just have to feed it once every 2-3 days! If you leave it for over a week, the gecko will die, so please be careful!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Gecko at none against Dolphin Evolution's 16. My Gecko also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Dolphin Evolution's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Dolphin Evolution sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. My Gecko asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dolphin Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 817 and 327 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Dolphin Evolution's written reviews are positive against 73% of My Gecko's.
Dolphin Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, My Gecko every 12 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Dolphin Evolution | My Gecko |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (817 ratings) — better | 4.3 (327 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.2% of reviews — better | 73.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 817 — better | 327 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA | HENN Inc. |
Customer experience
Dolphin Evolution
My Gecko
User reviews
Dolphin Evolution
From 817 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and entertaining game
- 💙 Cute and adorable dolphins
- 🤩 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🌈 Customizable dolphin colors
- 🎨 Enjoyable evolution process
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 💤 Slow progression at times
- 📺 Excessive advertisements
- 🤔 Some dolphins look strange
My Gecko
From 327 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🦎 Cute gecko
- 🤗 Relaxing experience
- 💕 Reminds user of real pet
Room to improve
- 😒 Limited gameplay - only feeding and petting
- 🙄 Repetitive and boring
- 🤬 Intrusive ads
Bugs and requests
Dolphin Evolution
Reported bugs
3 issues- Purchased items disappearing after game restart
- Invisible colors on certain dolphin levels
- Game freezing after reaching new evolution stages
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and evolution stages
- Additional customization options
- Improved performance and stability
- Reduced advertisements or ad-free version
My Gecko
Reported bugs
2 issues- Gecko doesn't die even when neglected
- Ads cannot be closed
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to choose different lizard types
- Customizable tank and accessories
- Mini-games and interactive features
- Breeding and raising baby geckos
- Ability to take the gecko on walks or interact more
In-app purchases
Dolphin Evolution
- pack of rubies$1.99
- Hard Currency Pack 1$1.99
- pack with diamonds$1.99
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- Remove Ads$1.99
- Shop Bundle$2.99
- Promo Bundles Very High$2.99
- Hard Currency Pack 2$4.99
- big pack of rubies$5.99
- Shop Bundle$5.99
- Trinket$6.99
- starter bundle discount$9.99
- Hard Currency Pack 3$9.99
- premium bundle discount$9.99
- Hard Currency Pack 4$19.99
- veteran bundle discount$19.99
- starter bundle$24.99
My Gecko
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Dolphin Evolution free?
Is My Gecko free?
Which has better reviews, Dolphin Evolution or My Gecko?
Do Dolphin Evolution or My Gecko have ads?
Which is updated more often, Dolphin Evolution or My Gecko?
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