# Merge Dinosaurs vs Spider Evolution

Merge Dinosaurs and Spider Evolution both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Spider Evolution's written reviews are positive against 80% of Merge Dinosaurs's. Merge Dinosaurs's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Merge Dinosaurs sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Spider Evolution sells 10 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 Merge Dinosaurs against 4.8 for Spider Evolution. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 679 and 313 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Merge Dinosaurs's written reviews are positive against 92% of Spider Evolution's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Merge Dinosaurs | Spider Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (679 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-dinosaurs/id1543657509/reviews) | **[4.8 (313 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-evolution-idle-game/id1645135841/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **679** | 313 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zepni Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1194430148) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## What reviewers say

### Merge Dinosaurs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-dinosaurs/id1543657509)

Combine and match dinosaurs to discover new species and unlock items for your prehistoric home. Explore a jurassic world filled with popular dinosaur breeds like T-Rex and Triceratops.

**Highlights:** Discover new dinosaur breeds, Match and combine dinosaurs, Unlock prehistoric home items, Collect popular dinosaur species, Explore a jurassic world

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| VIP 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP 3 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for children and families
- 🎨 Appealing visuals and art style
- 🔊 Customizable audio settings
- 🎯 Fun merge mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Limited content - game ends quickly
- 🚫 Level 20 cap on iOS version
- 📱 Version disparity between iOS and Android
- 🐛 Progression blocking issues
- ⚠️ Incomplete feature implementation

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to progress past level 20 on iOS
- Game traps player and prevents exit
- Dinosaur encyclopedia shows unavailable levels

**Requested features**

- Add more dinosaur species (Velociraptor, Brachiosaurus, Allosaurus, Spinosaurus, Deinonychus)
- Extend merge levels beyond level 20
- Update iOS version to match Android content
- Redesign early-level dinosaurs for visual progression
- Add dinosaur encyclopedia with unlockable content


### Spider Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-evolution-idle-game/id1645135841)

Merge exotic spider species to create new mutant creatures with unique features. Discover different stages, unlock new breeds, and enjoy an open-ended gameplay experience with a humorous story. Earn coins by tapping spiders or using eggs to purchase new creatures and expand your collection.

**Highlights:** Merge spider species to create new mutants, Discover different stages and spider breeds, Earn coins by tapping or using spider eggs, Unlock new creatures and expand your collection, Experience a humorous story with twists, Enjoy open-ended, idle gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alien Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard 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 |
| Shop Bundle 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle Discount | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merge Dinosaurs free?

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

### Is Spider Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Merge Dinosaurs or Spider Evolution?

Spider Evolution is rated higher. Merge Dinosaurs averages 4.7 out of 5 from 679 ratings, while Spider Evolution averages 4.8 from 313 ratings.

### Do Merge Dinosaurs or Spider Evolution have ads?

Both Merge Dinosaurs and Spider Evolution show ads.

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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.*