# Insect Evolution vs Dino Run

The clearest difference is rating: Dino Run at 4.7 against Insect Evolution's 3.7. Dino Run also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 28%) and ratings volume (11K vs 1.3K). Insect Evolution's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Insect Evolution sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dino Run sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dino Run holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dino Run has 11K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Insect Evolution's written reviews are positive against 62% of Dino Run's.

Insect Evolution ships an update every 8 days, Dino Run every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Insect Evolution | Dino Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-evolution/id1581414874/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dino-run-dinosaur-runner-game/id6449374351/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.2% of reviews | **61.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 493 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xiamen Fengling Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489778711) | [TapNation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483575279) |

## What reviewers say

### Insect Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insect-evolution/id1581414874)

Embark on a survival journey as a small ant lost in the desert. Grow by consuming smaller insects while avoiding larger predators to find your way home. Navigate through challenging levels to reunite with your family.

**Highlights:** Level-based progression, Ant survival gameplay, Consume smaller insects to grow, Avoid larger predators, Desert environment, Journey to find family

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable game mechanics
- 💡 Interesting insect evolution concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🤯 Difficult progression past certain levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes during ads
- Progress reset after crashes
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- More evolution options
- Reduce ad frequency
- Offline mode
- Multiplayer functionality


### Dino Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dino-run-dinosaur-runner-game/id6449374351)

Embark on an action-packed prehistoric adventure as you outrun fearsome dinosaurs. Collect power-ups, merge species to create powerful hybrids, and compete globally for the highest score in this thrilling endless runner.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Dinosaur escape challenges, Collect power-ups, Dino Run Merge feature, Global leaderboard competition, High score challenges

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| SKIP ITS - SMALL PACK | $0.99 | one-time |
| COINS - SMALL PACK | $0.99 | one-time |
| COINS - MEDIUM PACK | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| SKIP ITS - MEDIUM PACK | $3.99 | one-time |
| BUNDLE N°1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| COINS - LARGE PACK | $9.99 | one-time |
| SKIP ITS - LARGE PACK | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🤩 Awesome game
- 🎉 Best game ever
- 🦖 Dinosaurs are great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💤 Lack of levels/content
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔒 Progression issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game stuck on certain levels
- Dinosaurs/bosses disappearing
- Claim button covered by ads
- Game freezes on coin collection

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Reduce ads or make them less intrusive
- Fix progression issues and bugs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Insect Evolution free?

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

### Is Dino Run free?

Dino Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Insect Evolution or Dino Run?

Dino Run is rated higher. Insect Evolution averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Dino Run averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do Insect Evolution or Dino Run have ads?

Both Insect Evolution and Dino Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Insect Evolution or Dino Run?

Insect Evolution ships an update every 8 days, and Dino Run every 2 weeks. Most recently, Insect Evolution was updated on September 23, 2026 and Dino Run on September 26, 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.*