# Dino Evolution vs Idle Gorilla

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Idle Gorilla at none against Dino Evolution's 13. Idle Gorilla also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Dino Evolution's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 70%) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 427). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dino Evolution sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Idle Gorilla asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dino Evolution against 4.6 for Idle Gorilla. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dino Evolution has 2.8K ratings behind it against 427, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Dino Evolution's written reviews are positive against 70% of Idle Gorilla's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dino Evolution | Idle Gorilla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dino-evolution-dinosaur-game/id1275132737/reviews)** | [4.6 (427 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-gorilla-evolution-empire/id1630738537/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 427 |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 69.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 159 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [Nikita Subachev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447777375) |

## What reviewers say

### Dino Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dino-evolution-dinosaur-game/id1275132737)

Combine different dinosaurs to create new mutations and bring them back from extinction. Build a Jurassic park to display your unique dino-creations and discover various species and endings. This idle clicker game offers a fun evolutionary journey.

**Highlights:** Combine dinosaurs to create mutations, Build a Jurassic park, Discover new dino species, Idle clicker gameplay, Multiple endings, 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 |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| starter bundle discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| premium bundle discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🦖 Fun dinosaur-themed game
- 🕰️ Good time killer
- 🎨 Cute graphics and animations
- 🔍 Addictive gameplay loop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (disappearing items, screen issues)
- 🔁 Repetitive and gets boring after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Dinosaur accessories disappearing after closing the app
- Screen size issues on newer devices
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay

**Requested features**

- More customization options for dinosaurs
- Offline mode or reduced ads
- New gameplay modes or content updates


### Idle Gorilla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-gorilla-evolution-empire/id1630738537)

Control a giant gorilla in this idle clicker game. Eat everything in sight, collect power-ups, and evolve your beast to become the ultimate monster. Battle against humanity for survival and dominance.

**Highlights:** Idle clicker gameplay, Eating simulator mechanics, Monster evolution, 3D arena exploration, Collect power-ups, Fight against mankind

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dino Evolution free?

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

### Is Idle Gorilla free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dino Evolution or Idle Gorilla?

Dino Evolution is rated higher. Dino Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Idle Gorilla averages 4.6 from 427 ratings.

### Do Dino Evolution or Idle Gorilla have ads?

Both Dino Evolution and Idle Gorilla show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dino Evolution or Idle Gorilla?

Dino Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, and Idle Gorilla every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dino Evolution was updated on October 26, 2026 and Idle Gorilla on October 24, 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.*