# Tasty Planet Lite vs Turtle Evolution

The clearest difference is rating: Turtle Evolution at 4.8 against Tasty Planet Lite's 4.2. Turtle Evolution also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (9.9K vs 255). Tasty Planet Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Turtle Evolution sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Tasty Planet Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Turtle Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Turtle Evolution has 9.9K ratings behind it against 255, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Tasty Planet Lite's written reviews are positive against 94% of Turtle Evolution's.

Tasty Planet Lite ships an update every 9 months, Turtle Evolution every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tasty Planet Lite | Turtle Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasty-planet-lite/id427648945/reviews) | **[4.8 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turtle-evolution/id1187951410/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 255 | **9.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dingo Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/415069565) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## What reviewers say

### Tasty Planet Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasty-planet-lite/id427648945)

Control a growing ball of grey goo that consumes everything smaller than itself. Start with dirt and bacteria, and eventually grow large enough to devour entire planets. This unique game offers a simple yet addictive progression.

**Highlights:** Control a growing grey goo ball, Eat objects smaller than yourself, Progressively larger consumption, Devour entire planets, MFi controller support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🕹️ Nostalgic and memorable experience
- 💯 Great value for a free game
- 🎨 Charming and humorous visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Challenging controls, especially on mobile
- 🕰️ Short gameplay duration
- 🔒 Locked full version behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Game not launching or disappearing after installation
- Unresponsive controls and inability to move the character
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and stages
- Implement alternative control schemes
- Unlock full version for free
- Provide updates and support for the game


### Turtle Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turtle-evolution/id1187951410)

Merge and evolve various turtle species to discover new creatures. Earn in-game currency by collecting eggs or tapping turtles. Customize your turtles with hats and colors while navigating through different levels and avoiding impostors.

**Highlights:** Merge similar turtles to evolve, Discover new turtle species, Collect turtle eggs for coins, Tap turtles to lay eggs, Customize turtles with hats and colors, Avoid impostors

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack with diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| instant coins doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| big pack of rubies | $5.99 | one-time |
| income doubler | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| starter bundle discount | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐢 Cute and fun turtles
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Ability to customize turtles
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Disappearing turtle accessories
- 🔍 Difficulty progressing without ads
- 🔋 Slow crate drop rate

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches with turtle accessories
- Slow loading times
- Invisible ad close buttons

**Requested features**

- Ability to share coins/diamonds with friends
- More customization options
- Faster progression without ads
- Expanded game content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tasty Planet Lite free?

Tasty Planet Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Turtle Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tasty Planet Lite or Turtle Evolution?

Turtle Evolution is rated higher. Tasty Planet Lite averages 4.2 out of 5 from 255 ratings, while Turtle Evolution averages 4.8 from 9.9K ratings.

### Do Tasty Planet Lite or Turtle Evolution have ads?

Turtle Evolution shows ads; Tasty Planet Lite does not.

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

Tasty Planet Lite ships an update every 9 months, and Turtle Evolution every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tasty Planet Lite was updated on October 10, 2026 and Turtle Evolution on October 14, 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.*