Comparison

Dolphin Evolution vs My Gecko

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Virtual pet care
  • Feed your gecko
  • Gecko growth simulation
  • Survival mechanics
  • Cute pet simulator
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Dolphin Evolution4 screens
My Gecko3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dolphin Evolution sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. My Gecko asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dolphin Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, My Gecko every 12 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dolphin Evolution versus My Gecko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDolphin EvolutionMy Gecko
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (817 ratings) — better4.3 (327 ratings)
Positive reviews93.2% of reviews — better73.0% of reviews
Number of ratings817 — better327
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDAHENN Inc.

Customer experience

Dolphin Evolution

All ratings793 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive93.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.0%

My Gecko

All ratings327 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive73.0%
Neutral13.2%
Negative13.8%

User reviews

Dolphin Evolution

From 817 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

16 purchases

Dolphin Evolution

One-time16
  • pack of rubies$1.99
  • Hard Currency Pack 1$1.99
  • pack with diamonds$1.99
Show 13 more
  • 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
None

My Gecko

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dolphin Evolution free?
Dolphin Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Gecko free?
My Gecko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dolphin Evolution or My Gecko?
Dolphin Evolution is rated higher. Dolphin Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 817 ratings, while My Gecko averages 4.3 from 327 ratings.
Do Dolphin Evolution or My Gecko have ads?
Both Dolphin Evolution and My Gecko show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dolphin Evolution or My Gecko?
Dolphin Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, and My Gecko every 12 months. Most recently, Dolphin Evolution was updated on October 24, 2026 and My Gecko on October 24, 2026.

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