# TapTest vs Planet Evolution

The clearest difference is rating: Planet Evolution at 4.8 against TapTest's 3.9. Planet Evolution also leads on ratings volume (30K vs 27) and review sentiment (78% vs 69%). TapTest's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TapTest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Planet Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Planet Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planet Evolution has 30K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of TapTest's written reviews are positive against 78% of Planet Evolution's.

TapTest ships an update every 2 months, Planet Evolution every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TapTest | Planet Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taptest-tap-the-dots/id313605218/reviews) | **[4.8 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-evolution-idle-clicker/id1617534373/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | **78.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 303 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Redwheel Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/285375879) | [Leek & Ribs Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688600261) |

## What reviewers say

### TapTest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taptest-tap-the-dots/id313605218)

Test your tapping speed and accuracy in this game inspired by a popular online challenge. Tap the screen as many times as required within the time limit to advance through increasingly difficult levels. Compete with friends or aim for global high scores.

**Highlights:** Tap screen to meet tap count goals, Progress through levels with increasing difficulty, Two-player mode to compete with friends, Free play mode for practice, Unlock achievements and high scores, Global leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TapTest free?

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

### Is Planet Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TapTest or Planet Evolution?

Planet Evolution is rated higher. TapTest averages 3.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Planet Evolution averages 4.8 from 30K ratings.

### Do TapTest or Planet Evolution have ads?

Planet Evolution shows ads; TapTest does not.

### Which is updated more often, TapTest or Planet Evolution?

TapTest ships an update every 2 months, and Planet Evolution every 6 weeks. Most recently, TapTest was updated on October 31, 2026 and Planet Evolution on November 11, 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.*