# Robot Evolution vs Mashy Pets

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Robot Evolution at 86% against Mashy Pets's 48%. Robot Evolution also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (733 vs 134). Mashy Pets's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Robot Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mashy Pets sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Robot Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Robot Evolution has 733 ratings behind it against 134, 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 48% of Mashy Pets's.

Robot Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, Mashy Pets every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Robot Evolution | Mashy Pets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (733 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robot-evolution-machine-merge/id1275133471/reviews)** | [4.5 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mashy-pets/id6748917839/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **733** | 134 |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 48.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 155 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [Abstract Software Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1127937061) |

## 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 (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 | $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


### Mashy Pets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mashy-pets/id6748917839)

Create and battle animated video pets that feel truly alive. Discover rare mutations, document them in your journal, and engage in skill-based arena battles. Unlock achievements and rewards as you build your ultimate pet collection.

**Highlights:** Create mutated video pets, Watch pets animate and move, Hunt for ultra-rare pet variants, Battle pets in real-time arena, Document pets in a journal, Unlock achievements and rewards

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads - 1 Year | $22.99 | per year |
| 1 Unlock Token | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2 Unlock Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 Refresh Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3 Unlock Tokens | $6.99 | one-time |
| 4 Unlock Tokens | $8.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Refresh Tokens | $39.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Forever | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Robot Evolution free?

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

### Is Mashy Pets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Robot Evolution or Mashy Pets?

Robot Evolution is rated higher. Robot Evolution averages 4.8 out of 5 from 733 ratings, while Mashy Pets averages 4.5 from 134 ratings.

### Do Robot Evolution or Mashy Pets have ads?

Both Robot Evolution and Mashy Pets show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Robot Evolution or Mashy Pets?

Robot Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, and Mashy Pets every 2 months. Most recently, Robot Evolution was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mashy Pets on November 5, 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.*