# Evolution Galaxy vs Idle Gorilla

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Idle Gorilla at none against Evolution Galaxy's 13. Idle Gorilla also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Evolution Galaxy's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 390). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Evolution Galaxy sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Idle Gorilla asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Evolution Galaxy against 4.6 for Idle Gorilla. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evolution Galaxy has 16K ratings behind it against 390, 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 70% of Idle Gorilla's.

Evolution Galaxy ships an update every 3 weeks, Idle Gorilla every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evolution Galaxy | Idle Gorilla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolution-galaxy-evolve-space/id1327122657/reviews)** | [4.6 (390 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-gorilla-evolution-empire/id1630738537/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 390 |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews | **69.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 149 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tapps Games - Jogos Eletronicos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532941330) | [Nikita Subachev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447777375) |

## 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


### Idle Gorilla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-gorilla-evolution-empire/id1630738537)

Control a giant gorilla in this idle clicker game. Eat everything in sight, collect power-ups, and evolve your beast to become the ultimate monster. Battle against humanity for survival and dominance.

**Highlights:** Idle clicker gameplay, Eating simulator mechanics, Monster evolution, 3D arena exploration, Collect power-ups, Fight against mankind

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evolution Galaxy free?

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

### Is Idle Gorilla free?

Idle Gorilla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Evolution Galaxy or Idle Gorilla?

Evolution Galaxy is rated higher. Evolution Galaxy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Idle Gorilla averages 4.6 from 390 ratings.

### Do Evolution Galaxy or Idle Gorilla have ads?

Both Evolution Galaxy and Idle Gorilla show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Evolution Galaxy or Idle Gorilla?

Evolution Galaxy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Idle Gorilla every 6 weeks. Most recently, Evolution Galaxy was updated on September 30, 2026 and Idle Gorilla on September 4, 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.*