# Monster Evolution! vs Gorilla Race!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Monster Evolution! at 57% against Gorilla Race!'s 15%. Monster Evolution! also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (35K vs 820). Gorilla Race!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Evolution! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gorilla Race! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Monster Evolution! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Evolution! has 35K ratings behind it against 820, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Monster Evolution!'s written reviews are positive against 15% of Gorilla Race!'s.

Monster Evolution! ships an update weekly, Gorilla Race! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Evolution! | Gorilla Race! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-evolution/id1586422507/reviews)** | [4.2 (820 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gorilla-race/id1670076757/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 820 |
| Positive reviews | **56.7% of reviews** | 15.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 353 MB | 466 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.5 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) | [GOODROID,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/951688937) |

## What reviewers say

### Monster Evolution!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-evolution/id1586422507)

Feed and grow your cute animal from a baby pet into a terrifying giant monster. Battle other creatures in the arena to become the strongest beast. Experience hyper evolution and unleash your inner demon DNA.

**Highlights:** Feed and grow animals, Evolve into giant monsters, Battle in the arena, Accurate battle simulator, Hyper evolution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and creative game
- 🎨 Great graphics and character designs
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
- 💰 Rewarding progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs, especially on level 31
- 🔒 Difficulty unlocking certain characters like Huggy Wuggy
- 💰 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔍 Limited character/monster selection

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible walls on level 31 preventing progression
- Glitches that block access to certain areas or characters
- Crashes and freezes reported by multiple users

**Requested features**

- Add more scary/interesting monster characters
- Fix level 31 glitch
- Improve character unlocking system
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option


### Gorilla Race!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gorilla-race/id1670076757)

Race your gorilla to the finish line, collecting bananas to power up. Overcome obstacles and challenges to become the King Gorilla. This popular racing game offers exciting gameplay.

**Highlights:** Collect bananas, Strengthen your gorilla, Break through gimmicks, Race to the goal, Become King Gorilla

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Evolution! free?

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

### Is Gorilla Race! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Monster Evolution! or Gorilla Race!?

Monster Evolution! is rated higher. Monster Evolution! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Gorilla Race! averages 4.2 from 820 ratings.

### Do Monster Evolution! or Gorilla Race! have ads?

Both Monster Evolution! and Gorilla Race! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Evolution! or Gorilla Race!?

Monster Evolution! ships an update weekly, and Gorilla Race! fortnightly. Most recently, Monster Evolution! was updated on October 26, 2026 and Gorilla Race! on October 23, 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.*