Comparison

Dolphin Evolution vs IDEA

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

IDEA

Features
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Explore gorgeous landscapes, roll down highways and stumble upon welcoming cottages and abandoned dumpsters. Help your ideas find their way – and share them with the world when they stop, before beginning your journey anew.

Screenshots

Dolphin Evolution4 screens
IDEA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dolphin Evolution at Free against IDEA's $2.99. IDEA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

Dolphin Evolution is free to download; IDEA costs $2.99 up front. Dolphin Evolution sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. IDEA asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dolphin Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, IDEA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dolphin Evolution versus IDEA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDolphin EvolutionIDEA
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.7 (807 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings807 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB518 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDADelirium Studios Evolution S.L.

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

IDEA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
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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
None

IDEA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dolphin Evolution free?
Dolphin Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IDEA free?
IDEA costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dolphin Evolution or IDEA have ads?
Dolphin Evolution shows ads; IDEA does not.
Which is updated more often, Dolphin Evolution or IDEA?
Dolphin Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, and IDEA every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dolphin Evolution was updated on September 27, 2026 and IDEA on June 1, 2026.

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