# Robot Evolution vs BACTERIA MERGER

The clearest difference is ads: BACTERIA MERGER at none against Robot Evolution's shown. BACTERIA MERGER also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Robot Evolution's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 67%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Robot Evolution sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and BACTERIA MERGER sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Robot Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Robot Evolution has 729 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Robot Evolution's written reviews are positive against 67% of BACTERIA MERGER's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Robot Evolution | BACTERIA MERGER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (729 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robot-evolution-machine-merge/id1275133471/reviews)** | [4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bacteria-merger/id1434721392/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **729** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 155 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [Cezary Tabota](https://appshunter.io/developer/1333194573) |

## What reviewers say

### Robot Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robot-evolution-machine-merge/id1275133471)

Merge robots to create bizarre new machines and build a powerful army. Discover various robot types across different stages and unlock multiple endings. Tap or drag to earn coins and expand your collection.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop robots to merge, Discover new robot types, Earn coins to buy creatures, Build a high-tech army, Unlock various endings, Idle clicker gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| 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 |
| Hard Currency Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| starter bundle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome game
- 🤖 Fun robot evolutions
- 💡 Lots of unique robot designs
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and colorful visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Some features feel hidden or unclear
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔗 Frequent ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or pauses when switching between screens
- Inconsistent berry drop rates despite upgrades
- Ads sometimes cause the game to crash

**Requested features**

- Add more evolution games on iOS
- Improve screen compatibility for newer devices
- Reduce frequency of ads or provide ad-free option
- Add ability to delete game progress


### BACTERIA MERGER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bacteria-merger/id1434721392)

Merge identical bacteria to create more powerful ones and infect the world. Discover new bacteria daily, achieve goals, and compete on scoreboards. A simple yet engaging game of growth and infection.

**Highlights:** Merge bacteria to create stronger ones, Discover new bacteria daily, Infect the whole world, Unlock achievements, Compete on scoreboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Double earnings! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Auto tapping! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double gift box! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Open better bacteries! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Money Box | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Robot Evolution free?

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

### Is BACTERIA MERGER free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Robot Evolution or BACTERIA MERGER?

Robot Evolution is rated higher. Robot Evolution averages 4.8 out of 5 from 729 ratings, while BACTERIA MERGER averages 4.6 from 54 ratings.

### Do Robot Evolution or BACTERIA MERGER have ads?

Robot Evolution shows ads; BACTERIA MERGER does not.

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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.*