# Planet Evolution vs Merge Knife 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Planet Evolution at 4.8 against Merge Knife 3D's 1.0. Planet Evolution also leads on ratings volume (30K vs 1). Merge Knife 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Planet Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Merge Knife 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Planet Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planet Evolution has 30K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planet Evolution | Merge Knife 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-evolution-idle-clicker/id1617534373/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-knife-3d/id6463505795/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 303 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leek & Ribs Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688600261) | [Hitflow Games OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529792412) |

## What reviewers say

### Planet Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-evolution-idle-clicker/id1617534373)

Tap to create and grow your own planets, collecting resources and discovering new objects. Upgrade your worlds, use boosters for faster growth, and return to find resources gathered while you were away. Compete on the online leaderboard or play at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Tap to collect coins and objects, Discover and build new worlds, Buy upgrades and boosters, Offline resource collection, Online leaderboard, Prestige system

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black Holes S | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Tickets S | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Tickets M | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad Tickets L | $2.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes M | $4.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes L | $9.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes XL | $19.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes XXL | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing and fun
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 🌟 Interesting concept
- 💰 Good offline earnings
- 🌍 Satisfying planet creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔒 Locked progression behind paywall
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Slow progression
- 📊 Leaderboard concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Prestige system issues
- Inconsistent ad rewards
- Disappearing offline earnings
- Forced tab switching during upgrades

**Requested features**

- Add more worlds/planets
- Implement bulk upgrade options
- Improve leaderboard functionality
- Introduce more gameplay variety
- Optimize performance on older devices


### Merge Knife 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-knife-3d/id6463505795)

Combine different knives and blades to create more powerful cutting tools. Use your upgraded arsenal to slice through various foods with increasing speed and efficiency. Enjoy a free, engaging merging and cutting experience.

**Highlights:** Merge knives by drag and drop, Unlock new knives and blades, Cut foods faster, Upgrade your cutting arsenal, Simple and engaging gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planet Evolution free?

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

### Is Merge Knife 3D free?

Merge Knife 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Planet Evolution or Merge Knife 3D?

Planet Evolution is rated higher. Planet Evolution averages 4.8 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Merge Knife 3D averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Planet Evolution or Merge Knife 3D have ads?

Planet Evolution shows ads; Merge Knife 3D does not.

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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.*