# Evolution Galaxy vs Elephant Evolution

Evolution Galaxy and Elephant Evolution both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Elephant Evolution's written reviews are positive against 66% of Evolution Galaxy's. Evolution Galaxy's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 149). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Evolution Galaxy sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Elephant Evolution sells 12 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 Elephant Evolution. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evolution Galaxy has 16K ratings behind it against 149, 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 100% of Elephant Evolution's.

Evolution Galaxy ships an update every 3 weeks, Elephant Evolution every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evolution Galaxy | Elephant Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolution-galaxy-evolve-space/id1327122657/reviews) | **[4.8 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elephant-evolution-merge-idle/id6444013969/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 149 |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 149 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tapps Games - Jogos Eletronicos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532941330) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## 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


### Elephant Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elephant-evolution-merge-idle/id6444013969)

Merge different elephant species to discover new, mysterious creatures. Earn coins by hatching eggs and tapping elephants to expand your collection. Explore various stages and unlock a wild story with unexpected twists in this idle evolution game.

**Highlights:** Merge similar elephants, Discover new creatures, Earn coins from eggs, Unlock different stages, Collect various elephant species, Incremental clicker gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hard Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alien Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles Very High | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Alien Currency Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle Discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evolution Galaxy free?

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

### Is Elephant Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Evolution Galaxy or Elephant Evolution?

Elephant Evolution is rated higher. Evolution Galaxy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Elephant Evolution averages 4.8 from 149 ratings.

### Do Evolution Galaxy or Elephant Evolution have ads?

Both Evolution Galaxy and Elephant Evolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Evolution Galaxy or Elephant Evolution?

Evolution Galaxy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Elephant Evolution every 5 weeks. Most recently, Evolution Galaxy was updated on September 25, 2026 and Elephant Evolution on September 20, 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.*