# Dog Merge Evolution vs HoboEvolution

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Dog Merge Evolution at 2.7K against HoboEvolution's 2. Dog Merge Evolution also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). HoboEvolution's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dog Merge Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and HoboEvolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HoboEvolution 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Dog Merge Evolution's written reviews are positive against 100% of HoboEvolution's.

Dog Merge Evolution ships an update every 2 months, HoboEvolution every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dog Merge Evolution | HoboEvolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dog-merge-evolution/id1263512097/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoboevolution/id6814521946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 92.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 153 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [Manuel Ader](https://appshunter.io/developer/6814521948) |

## 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 (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 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


### HoboEvolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoboevolution/id6814521946)

Tap, merge, and evolve your character through various life stages and careers, from a humble hobo to a cosmic entity. Earn passive income, experience absurd economic events, and unlock special characters. Reincarnate to start new lives faster and weirder.

**Highlights:** +30 evolution tiers, Passive income generation, Absurd economy events, Special characters, Reincarnation system, Offline progress

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rebirth Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| World Cup Skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Parrillero Skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Moving Day Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Diamond Skins | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dog Merge Evolution free?

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

### Is HoboEvolution free?

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

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

HoboEvolution is rated higher. Dog Merge Evolution averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while HoboEvolution averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Both Dog Merge Evolution and HoboEvolution show ads.

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

Dog Merge Evolution ships an update every 2 months, and HoboEvolution every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dog Merge Evolution was updated on November 13, 2026 and HoboEvolution on November 13, 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.*