# Cat Evolution! vs Dino Run

Cat Evolution! and Dino Run both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of Dino Run's written reviews are positive against 49% of Cat Evolution!'s. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Cat Evolution! against 4.7 for Dino Run. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22K and 11K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Cat Evolution!'s written reviews are positive against 62% of Dino Run's.

Cat Evolution! ships an update every 3 weeks, Dino Run every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Evolution! | Dino Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-evolution/id1637886090/reviews) | **[4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dino-run-dinosaur-runner-game/id6449374351/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | 48.6% of reviews | **61.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 493 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [TapNation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483575279) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Evolution!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-evolution/id1637886090)

Embark on a delightful journey of evolution, starting as a humble cat and transforming into majestic creatures like tigers and beyond. Experience the thrill of growth and discovery in this engaging game.

**Highlights:** Evolve cats, Grow into tigers, Transform into other creatures, Engaging gameplay, Discovery and growth

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and fun gameplay
- 👍 Cute and engaging cat-themed design
- ⭐ Enjoyable progression and leveling system
- 🎉 Magical and whimsical experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive and limited gameplay after a certain level
- 💰 Excessive use of ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially at higher levels
- 🕰️ Slow loading times and performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing at level 29
- Progression issues at level 111
- Inability to close ads or restart levels

**Requested features**

- More diverse animal types and enclosures
- Ability to save progress and resume levels
- Reduced reliance on ads and more balanced monetization
- Improved stability and bug fixes


### 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 Cat Evolution! free?

Cat 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, Cat Evolution! or Dino Run?

Dino Run is rated higher. Cat Evolution! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Dino Run averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do Cat Evolution! or Dino Run have ads?

Both Cat Evolution! and Dino Run show ads.

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

Cat Evolution! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dino Run every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cat Evolution! was updated on September 24, 2026 and Dino Run on September 24, 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.*