Comparison

Dino Evolution vs Monster Catch Run

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

Head to head
About

Dino Evolution

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
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Once upon a time, planet Earth was dominated by the dinosaurs, a species far more advanced than mankind: towering, powerful beings, and some of them could even fly! Then a tiny rock fell from the sky and wiped them all out...but you can help them turn this dinoSOUR tale around! Combine the different dinosaurs to create new mutations and bring an entire species back from the darkness of extinction! After you’re done with that, you can even put your miraculous dino-creations on display on a jurassic era themed park built on a remote island. No one has ever tried that! What could possibly go wrong, right? JURASSIC 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 dinosaurs HOW TO PLAY • Drag and drop similar dinosaurs to create new mysterious creatures • Use dinosaur eggs to earn coins, buy new creatures and make even more money • Alternatively, fiercely tap a dinosaur to make coins pop from their eggs HIGHLIGHTS • Different stages and many dino species to discover • A mind-blowing story with paleolithic twists! • The unexpected mix of alpaca-like evolution and incremental clicker games • Doodle-like illustrations • Various possible endings: find your destiny • No dinosaurs were harmed in the making of this game, only developers Just don’t forget to say the magic word. Ah, ah, ah! 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

Monster Catch Run

Embark on a thrilling dinosaur hunting adventure. Capture various dinosaurs, merge them to create colossal beasts, and dominate your rivals in epic battles.

Highlights
  • Dinosaur hunting
  • Dinosaur merging
  • Competitive battles
  • Colossal dinosaur creation
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Become a dinosaur hunter,catch those different kinds of dinosaurs,then merge them into the biggest dinosaur and beat your opponents!

Screenshots

Dino Evolution4 screens
Monster Catch Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dino Evolution at 92% against Monster Catch Run's 49%. Dino Evolution also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 832). Monster Catch Run's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Dino Evolution sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Monster Catch Run sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dino Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 832 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Dino Evolution's written reviews are positive against 49% of Monster Catch Run's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dino Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, Monster Catch Run weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dino Evolution versus Monster Catch Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDino EvolutionMonster Catch Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.8K ratings) — better4.5 (832 ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews — better49.5% of reviews
Number of ratings2.8K — better832
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — 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
Size159 MB240 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA国新 夏

Customer experience

Dino Evolution

All ratings2,822 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews216 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.0%

Monster Catch Run

All ratings808 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral5.0%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive49.5%
Neutral21.1%
Negative29.5%

User reviews

Dino Evolution

From 2.8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Monster Catch Run

From 832 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Fun for all ages
  • 🎨 Visually appealing
  • 💎 Great value for free game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashes
  • 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after reaching higher levels
  • 🤯 Frustrating loss of progress

Bugs and requests

Dino Evolution

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • More customization options for dinosaurs
  • Offline mode or reduced ads
  • New gameplay modes or content updates

Monster Catch Run

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes at specific levels
  • Coins/rewards not properly awarded
  • Disappearing/lost progress and in-game items
  • Compatibility issues on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Ability to keep progress after reaching higher levels
  • Reduced ads or paid ad-free option
  • Improved performance and stability

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Dino Evolution

One-time13
  • 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
  • premium bundle discount$9.99
  • Hard Currency Pack 3$9.99
6 purchases

Monster Catch Run

One-time6
  • Newbie Skins Pack$0.99
  • Newbie Pack$0.99
  • RemoveAds$2.99
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  • NoAds + 10 Dinos + 5,000 Coins$3.99
  • NoAds + 5 Skins + 5,000 Coins$3.99
  • NoAds+ 20 Dinos + 20,000 Coins$5.99

Questions

Is Dino Evolution free?
Dino Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monster Catch Run free?
Monster Catch Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dino Evolution or Monster Catch Run?
Dino Evolution is rated higher. Dino Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Monster Catch Run averages 4.5 from 832 ratings.
Do Dino Evolution or Monster Catch Run have ads?
Both Dino Evolution and Monster Catch Run show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dino Evolution or Monster Catch Run?
Dino Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, and Monster Catch Run weekly. Most recently, Dino Evolution was updated on October 26, 2026 and Monster Catch Run on October 24, 2026.

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