# Homo Evolution vs Merge Monsters

Homo Evolution and Merge Monsters both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Merge Monsters's written reviews are positive against 59% of Homo Evolution's. Homo Evolution's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 887). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Homo Evolution sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Merge Monsters sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Merge Monsters holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Homo Evolution has 11K ratings behind it against 887, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Homo Evolution's written reviews are positive against 76% of Merge Monsters's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Homo Evolution | Merge Monsters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homo-evolution/id1441417054/reviews) | **[4.8 (887 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-monsters-idle-rpg/id1524975344/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 887 |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) | [Fumb Games Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1056916741) |

## What reviewers say

### Homo Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homo-evolution/id1441417054)

Create your own world by merging creatures to unlock new life forms and advance through stages of evolution. Explore different branches of development, from animals to modern society, and discover new technologies and products.

**Highlights:** Merge creatures to create new life forms, Advance through 4 distinct world shaping paths, Unlock 8 stages of evolution, Explore animal, first people, and modern society branches, Tap to progress and unlock new worlds

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Disable Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| MULTIPLY BONUS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hard pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| EVOLUTION BOOST | $1.99 | one-time |
| X6 CREATURES BONUS | $1.99 | one-time |
| SPIN MASTER 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hard pack 3 | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Doesn't require mobile data
- 👍 Rewards for watching ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Sexist portrayal of women
- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔍 Slow progression

**Reported bugs**

- Mission timer issues
- Spinning wheel not working
- Creatures disappearing after merging

**Requested features**

- More worlds and characters
- Ability to reset progress
- Offline mission progress


### Merge Monsters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-monsters-idle-rpg/id1524975344)

Merge monsters of the same kind to evolve them into stronger creatures. Battle against dragons and other enemies, and collect resources even while offline. Discover new monsters and upgrade your army to defeat powerful bosses.

**Highlights:** Merge and evolve monsters, Idle resource collection, Battle enemy dragons, Discover new monsters, Offline gameplay, Monster upgrades and power-ups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| x80 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| x200 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Super Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Vault | $5.99 | one-time |
| x420 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Super Mega Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads! | $11.99 | one-time |
| x1400 Gems | $17.99 | one-time |
| Dragon's Hoard | $32.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💎 Satisfying merging system
- 🎨 Colorful and creative design
- 🕹️ Enjoyable idle RPG experience
- 🐲 Cute and unique monster designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and loss of progress
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🚫 Paid features not working as expected
- 🙄 Repetitive and unoriginal gameplay
- 📉 Slow progression without ads

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Paid features not working as intended
- Progress reset after updates

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer mode
- Expand monster roster
- Improve offline progression
- Implement better UI/UX design
- Restore purchased content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Homo Evolution free?

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

### Is Merge Monsters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Homo Evolution or Merge Monsters?

Merge Monsters is rated higher. Homo Evolution averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Merge Monsters averages 4.8 from 887 ratings.

### Do Homo Evolution or Merge Monsters have ads?

Both Homo Evolution and Merge Monsters show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Homo Evolution or Merge Monsters?

Homo Evolution ships an update every 3 weeks, and Merge Monsters every 3 weeks. Most recently, Homo Evolution was updated on November 11, 2026 and Merge Monsters on November 11, 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.*