# Evolution Galaxy vs Merge Unicorn

The clearest difference is ads: Merge Unicorn at none against Evolution Galaxy's shown. Merge Unicorn also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (77% vs 66%). Evolution Galaxy's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 335). 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 Merge Unicorn sells 3 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 4.6 for Merge Unicorn. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evolution Galaxy has 16K ratings behind it against 335, 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 77% of Merge Unicorn's.

Evolution Galaxy ships an update every 3 weeks, Merge Unicorn every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and August 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evolution Galaxy | Merge Unicorn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolution-galaxy-evolve-space/id1327122657/reviews)** | [4.6 (335 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-unicorn-idle-evolution/id1437568273/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 335 |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews | **76.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 149 MB | 232 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) | [Evolution Games GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183768323) |

## 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


### Merge Unicorn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-unicorn-idle-evolution/id1437568273)

Merge identical unicorns to discover new, cuter evolutions. Earn coins while idle, tap to speed up, and invest wisely to grow your collection across continents and galaxies. Discover all 30 unique unicorn forms and unlock different game endings.

**Highlights:** Merge identical unicorns, Discover new evolutions, Idle coin earning, Tap to earn coins, Invest in gold income, Collect 30 unicorn forms, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gamer Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Master Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Highly addictive gameplay
- 🦄 Cute and lovable unicorns
- 💖 Fun and enjoyable experience
- 😌 Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 🆓 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Old versions were better
- 💰 Frequent monetization prompts
- 📉 Progress loss at higher levels
- 🧩 Merging issues and glitches
- 🚫 Lack of sell button

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot merge items when having one of everything
- Level 21 locks up constantly
- Logo is squished on bundle pop-ups
- Drag and merge actions go to the wrong spot
- Upgrade says max level when it's not

**Requested features**

- Add a sell button for items
- Improve merging mechanics to prevent items going to wrong spots
- Fix issues with level 21 and higher progression
- Restore lost progress and purchases
- Improve detail in bundle pop-ups


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evolution Galaxy free?

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

### Is Merge Unicorn free?

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

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

Evolution Galaxy is rated higher. Evolution Galaxy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Merge Unicorn averages 4.6 from 335 ratings.

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

Evolution Galaxy shows ads; Merge Unicorn does not.

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

Evolution Galaxy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Merge Unicorn every 2 days. Most recently, Evolution Galaxy was updated on September 30, 2026 and Merge Unicorn on August 6, 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.*