# Dog Merge Evolution vs WhackPig

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WhackPig at none against Dog Merge Evolution's 13. WhackPig also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Dog Merge Evolution's advantage is ratings volume (2.7K vs 4). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dog Merge Evolution sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. WhackPig asks for nothing beyond the download.

WhackPig holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dog Merge Evolution has 2.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dog Merge Evolution ships an update every 2 months, WhackPig every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dog Merge Evolution | WhackPig |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-merge-evolution/id1263512097/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whackpig/id6447771000/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 92.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 153 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [Juan C](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675190272) |

## What reviewers say

### Dog Merge Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-merge-evolution/id1263512097)

Merge adorable puppies to discover bizarre, evolved canine breeds with unique mutations. Tap to earn coins, hatch new creatures, and unlock surprising story twists. Explore different stages and endings in this quirky evolution clicker game.

**Highlights:** Merge similar puppies to create new breeds, Discover evolved dogs with unique mutations, Earn coins by hatching dog eggs, Unlock surprising story twists and endings, Explore different stages and dog species, Doodle-like illustrations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| 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 |
| Promo Bundles Very High | $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 |
| Promo Bundles High | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| starter bundle discount | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🐶 Cute and unique dog designs
- 💎 Satisfying merging and upgrading
- ⏱ Passes time quickly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Can be battery-draining
- 🤔 Some evolutions are confusing or strange

**Reported bugs**

- Hats and accessories disappearing
- Freezing on loading screen
- Dogs pooping eggs instead of poop

**Requested features**

- More customization options for dogs
- Ability to save progress and log in
- Expand to more animal types
- Reduce frequency of ads


### WhackPig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whackpig/id6447771000)

Tap on pigs as quickly as possible in this fast-paced "Whack-A-Mole" style game. Avoid the falling poops to achieve a high score. This game was developed in just three hours.

**Highlights:** Whack-A-Mole gameplay, Tap on pigs, Avoid falling poops, Fast-paced action, High score challenge

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dog Merge Evolution free?

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

### Is WhackPig free?

WhackPig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dog Merge Evolution or WhackPig?

WhackPig is rated higher. Dog Merge Evolution averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while WhackPig averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Dog Merge Evolution or WhackPig have ads?

Dog Merge Evolution shows ads; WhackPig does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dog Merge Evolution or WhackPig?

Dog Merge Evolution ships an update every 2 months, and WhackPig every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dog Merge Evolution was updated on October 22, 2026 and WhackPig on October 19, 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.*