# Evolution Galaxy vs Cube Merge

The clearest difference is ads: Cube Merge at none against Evolution Galaxy's shown. Cube Merge also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 66%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Evolution Galaxy's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 239). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Evolution Galaxy sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Cube Merge sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Evolution Galaxy against 4.8 for Cube Merge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evolution Galaxy has 16K ratings behind it against 239, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Evolution Galaxy's written reviews are positive against 92% of Cube Merge's.

Evolution Galaxy ships an update every 3 weeks, Cube Merge every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evolution Galaxy | Cube Merge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolution-galaxy-evolve-space/id1327122657/reviews) | **[4.8 (239 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-merge/id1435508233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 239 |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 149 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tapps Games - Jogos Eletronicos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532941330) | [Umbrella Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059299541) |

## What reviewers say

### Evolution Galaxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolution-galaxy-evolve-space/id1327122657)

Merge and evolve a galaxy of mutant creatures across different planets. Discover new species, unlock ultimate forms, and explore a mind-blowing story with fantastical twists. Enjoy open-ended gameplay with doodle-like illustrations.

**Highlights:** Merge and evolve mutant creatures, Discover new species on different planets, Unlock ultimate creature forms, Collect galactic resources, Engage in an open-ended gameplay experience, Experience a mind-blowing story

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hard Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack with diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack Discount 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles VeryHigh | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles High | $5.99 | one-time |
| starter bundle discount | $6.99 | one-time |
| Trinket Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| premium bundle discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🐶 Cute and creative animal designs
- 🎨 Ability to customize animal appearances

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progress and high costs for new planets
- 🐛 Bugs, glitches, and performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing hats and accessories
- Freezing or crashing on certain devices
- Inconsistent rewards from video ads

**Requested features**

- More animal species to evolve
- Ability to save progress across devices
- Reduced ad frequency or ad-free option


### Cube Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-merge/id1435508233)

Merge identical monsters to discover new species and upgrade your buildings. Play minigames to earn coins and expand your world in this addictive game.

**Highlights:** Merge identical monsters, Discover 30 unique species, Upgrade buildings, Play minigames, Earn coins, Expand your world

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Next Level | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quick Merge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spawn Level 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spawn Level 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spawn Level 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spawn Level 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Auto Fast Forward | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speed Up | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double Barrels & Gifts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Permanent 2X | $3.99 | one-time |
| Free Rewards | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evolution Galaxy free?

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

### Is Cube Merge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Evolution Galaxy or Cube Merge?

Cube Merge is rated higher. Evolution Galaxy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Cube Merge averages 4.8 from 239 ratings.

### Do Evolution Galaxy or Cube Merge have ads?

Evolution Galaxy shows ads; Cube Merge does not.

### Which is updated more often, Evolution Galaxy or Cube Merge?

Evolution Galaxy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cube Merge every 5 days. Most recently, Evolution Galaxy was updated on September 27, 2026 and Cube Merge on June 19, 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.*