# Tasty Planet vs Dolphin Evolution

The clearest difference is price: Dolphin Evolution at Free against Tasty Planet's $3.99. Dolphin Evolution also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). Tasty Planet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Dolphin Evolution is free to download; Tasty Planet costs $3.99 up front. Dolphin Evolution sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Tasty Planet asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dolphin Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dolphin Evolution has 807 ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Tasty Planet's written reviews are positive against 93% of Dolphin Evolution's.

Tasty Planet ships an update every 5 months, Dolphin Evolution every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tasty Planet | Dolphin Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasty-planet/id415069562/reviews) | **[4.7 (807 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-evolution/id1262502663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 104 | **807** |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | **93.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | — |
| Size | 47 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dingo Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/415069565) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## What reviewers say

### Tasty Planet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasty-planet/id415069562)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Paid · Family, #143 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Control a growing ball of grey goo that consumes everything smaller than itself. Progress through levels, starting small and eventually eating entire planets. Originally a cleaner, this goo has a voracious appetite for all matter.

**Highlights:** Eat objects smaller than yourself, Grow larger by consuming, Progress through 60 levels, Encounter over 140 objects, MFi controller support

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Great replay value
- 💡 Unique and creative concept
- 🎨 Cute and charming visuals
- 🎶 Catchy background music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive level design
- 📏 Inconsistent scale between levels
- 🕰️ Levels can feel too short or easy

**Reported bugs**

- Joystick controls not working properly
- Frequent crashes on certain devices
- Achievements not tracking correctly

**Requested features**

- Add an endless mode
- Implement a level creator
- Include a two-player mode
- Add more varied and challenging levels
- Improve achievements and progression system


### Dolphin Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolphin-evolution/id1262502663)

Combine different dolphin species to create new mutations and achieve ocean domination. Tap to earn coins, unlock new creatures, and discover a mind-blowing story with multiple endings. This idle clicker game offers a unique evolutionary journey with doodle-like illustrations.

**Highlights:** Combine similar dolphins to create new species, Unlock new creatures and earn coins, Discover different stages and dolphin species, Experience a story with fishy twists, Multiple possible endings, Idle clicker gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack with diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles Very High | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| big pack of rubies | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| starter bundle discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| premium bundle discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| veteran bundle discount | $19.99 | one-time |
| starter bundle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining game
- 💙 Cute and adorable dolphins
- 🤩 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🌈 Customizable dolphin colors
- 🎨 Enjoyable evolution process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 💤 Slow progression at times
- 📺 Excessive advertisements
- 🤔 Some dolphins look strange

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased items disappearing after game restart
- Invisible colors on certain dolphin levels
- Game freezing after reaching new evolution stages

**Requested features**

- More levels and evolution stages
- Additional customization options
- Improved performance and stability
- Reduced advertisements or ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tasty Planet free?

Tasty Planet costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dolphin Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tasty Planet or Dolphin Evolution?

Dolphin Evolution is rated higher. Tasty Planet averages 4.3 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Dolphin Evolution averages 4.7 from 807 ratings.

### Do Tasty Planet or Dolphin Evolution have ads?

Dolphin Evolution shows ads; Tasty Planet does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tasty Planet or Dolphin Evolution?

Tasty Planet ships an update every 5 months, and Dolphin Evolution every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tasty Planet was updated on October 16, 2026 and Dolphin Evolution on October 10, 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.*