Comparison

Dolphin Evolution vs Merge Universe

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

Head to head
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

Merge Universe

Embark on an epic journey from atoms to galaxies, merging objects to generate energy and unlock new creations. Utilize physics-based gameplay and strategic upgrades to expand your universe and maximize your energy production.

Highlights
  • Merge objects to create larger ones
  • Generate energy from bouncing objects
  • Create new objects from energy
  • Use photons to build physics Gizmos
  • Upgrade Skill Tree with Upgrade Coins
Features
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This is a hybrid idle-merge-physics game where you progress from tiny atoms to massive galaxies, maximizing your energy production in a fully interactive simulation in your quest to reach the far edges of the multiverse. - Gain energy when objects bounce off energy-activated surfaces. - Create more objects from energy. - Merge objects to make bigger objects which produce more energy. - Gain photons every time two objects merge. - Use photons to create physics Gizmos to maximize your income. - Earn Upgrade Coins every time you create a Gizmo. - Use Upgrade Coins to advance the Upgrades Skill Tree.

Screenshots

Dolphin Evolution4 screens
Merge Universe4 screens

Verdict

The call

Dolphin Evolution and Merge Universe both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Dolphin Evolution's written reviews are positive against 47% of Merge Universe's. Dolphin Evolution also leads on ratings volume (819 vs 110). Merge Universe's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 10 one-off in-app purchases and Merge Universe sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Merge Universe holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dolphin Evolution has 819 ratings behind it against 110, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of Dolphin Evolution's written reviews are positive against 47% of Merge Universe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dolphin Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, Merge Universe every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dolphin Evolution versus Merge Universe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDolphin EvolutionMerge Universe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (819 ratings)4.9 (110 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.2% of reviews — better47.4% of reviews
Number of ratings819 — better110
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB121 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDAMetamoki Inc.

Customer experience

Dolphin Evolution

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

Merge Universe

All ratings109 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral15.8%
Negative36.8%

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

Merge Universe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Dolphin Evolution

One-time10
  • 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
  • Hard Currency Pack 2$4.99
  • big pack of rubies$5.99
  • Shop Bundle$5.99
  • Trinket$6.99
  • starter bundle$24.99
5 purchases

Merge Universe

One-time5
  • Nano Gems Package$1.99
  • Micro Gems Package$4.99
  • Bucket of Gems$9.99
Show 2 more
  • Planetary Gems Package$24.99
  • Stellar Gems Package$49.99

Questions

Is Dolphin Evolution free?
Dolphin Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Merge Universe free?
Merge Universe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dolphin Evolution or Merge Universe?
Merge Universe is rated higher. Dolphin Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 819 ratings, while Merge Universe averages 4.9 from 110 ratings.
Do Dolphin Evolution or Merge Universe have ads?
Both Dolphin Evolution and Merge Universe show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dolphin Evolution or Merge Universe?
Dolphin Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, and Merge Universe every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dolphin Evolution was updated on November 6, 2026 and Merge Universe on November 2, 2026.

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