# Simple Paint vs Pig Evolution

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pig Evolution at 94% against Simple Paint's 0%. Pig Evolution also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.8 vs 4.0). Simple Paint's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Pig Evolution is free to download; Simple Paint costs $0.99 up front. Pig Evolution sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Paint asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pig Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pig Evolution has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Simple Paint's written reviews are positive against 94% of Pig Evolution's.

Simple Paint ships an update every 11 days, Pig Evolution every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Paint | Pig Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-paint/id437237729/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pig-evolution/id1187362853/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **93.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Virtual GS](https://appshunter.io/developer/302652687) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Paint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-paint/id437237729)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

This app offers a straightforward painting experience with a variety of brushes, sizes, and a color palette. Users can also utilize images as their canvas background for creative projects.

**Highlights:** Color palette, Multiple brush types, Adjustable brush sizes, Use pictures as canvas, Intuitive interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pig Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pig-evolution/id1187362853)

Merge pigs to discover new mutant species and earn coins. Tap to speed up coin production and customize your herd with hats and colors. Watch out for impostors in this funny evolution clicker game.

**Highlights:** Merge similar pigs to create new mutant creatures, Earn coins from pig poop, Tap pigs to produce more coins, Discover different pig species and levels, Customize pigs with hats and colors, Avoid impostors

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| 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 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 1 | $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 |
| income doubler | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| starter bundle discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| veteran bundle discount | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🐷 Great for pig lovers
- 🎨 Cute and creative art style
- 💰 Generous with in-game rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing purchased items
- Ads with no close button
- Freezing on loading screens

**Requested features**

- More color and theme options
- Ability to save progress across devices
- Expanded customization for pigs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Paint free?

Simple Paint costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pig Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Paint or Pig Evolution?

Pig Evolution is rated higher. Simple Paint averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pig Evolution averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Simple Paint or Pig Evolution have ads?

Pig Evolution shows ads; Simple Paint does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Paint or Pig Evolution?

Simple Paint ships an update every 11 days, and Pig Evolution every 5 weeks. Most recently, Simple Paint was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pig Evolution on October 29, 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.*