# Dolphin Evolution vs Uppy Cup 2018

The clearest difference is rating: Dolphin Evolution at 4.7 against Uppy Cup 2018's 4.2. Dolphin Evolution also leads on ratings volume (819 vs 5). Uppy Cup 2018's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dolphin Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Uppy Cup 2018 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dolphin Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dolphin Evolution has 819 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Dolphin Evolution's written reviews are positive against 89% of Uppy Cup 2018's.

Dolphin Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, Uppy Cup 2018 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dolphin Evolution | Uppy Cup 2018 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (819 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-evolution/id1262502663/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uppy-cup-2018/id1385010313/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **819** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **93.2% of reviews** | 88.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [Atlum Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508897591) |

## What reviewers say

### Dolphin Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-evolution/id1262502663)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack with diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| big pack of rubies | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| starter bundle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining game
- 💙 Cute and adorable dolphins
- 🤩 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🌈 Customizable dolphin colors
- 🎨 Enjoyable evolution process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 💤 Slow progression at times
- 📺 Excessive advertisements
- 🤔 Some dolphins look strange

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased items disappearing after game restart
- Invisible colors on certain dolphin levels
- Game freezing after reaching new evolution stages

**Requested features**

- More levels and evolution stages
- Additional customization options
- Improved performance and stability
- Reduced advertisements or ad-free version


### Uppy Cup 2018

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uppy-cup-2018/id1385010313)

Engage in a thrilling keepy uppy football challenge on your iPhone. Master ball control by tilting your device, compete on global leaderboards, and unlock new content to lead your country to victory in the Uppy Cup.

**Highlights:** Tilt controls for player movement, Global leaderboards, Unlockable teams, balls, and locations, Compete for the Uppy Cup trophy, Multi-language support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock everything now! | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dolphin Evolution free?

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

### Is Uppy Cup 2018 free?

Uppy Cup 2018 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dolphin Evolution or Uppy Cup 2018?

Dolphin Evolution is rated higher. Dolphin Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 819 ratings, while Uppy Cup 2018 averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Dolphin Evolution or Uppy Cup 2018 have ads?

Dolphin Evolution shows ads; Uppy Cup 2018 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dolphin Evolution or Uppy Cup 2018?

Dolphin Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, and Uppy Cup 2018 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dolphin Evolution was updated on November 6, 2026 and Uppy Cup 2018 on November 2, 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.*