# Flutter vs Fairy Evolution

Flutter and Fairy Evolution both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Flutter's written reviews are positive against 50% of Fairy Evolution's. Flutter also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 161). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flutter sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Fairy Evolution sells 14 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 — 4.7 for Flutter against 4.7 for Fairy Evolution. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flutter has 4.9K ratings behind it against 161, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Flutter's written reviews are positive against 50% of Fairy Evolution's.

Flutter ships an update every 8 days, Fairy Evolution every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flutter | Fairy Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flutter-butterfly-sanctuary/id564007552/reviews) | **[4.7 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairy-evolution-magic-idle/id6444013975/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 161 |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 539 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Runaway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042800793) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## What reviewers say

### Flutter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flutter-butterfly-sanctuary/id564007552)

Create a vibrant rainforest sanctuary by collecting and nurturing hundreds of real butterfly species. Watch them grow through their life cycle, learn fascinating facts, and expand your magical forest with beautiful decorations. Enjoy relaxing gameplay with a calming soundtrack and discover new species through missions and events.

**Highlights:** Collect 400+ real butterfly species, Nurture butterflies through their life cycle, Expand and decorate your forest sanctuary, Engage in missions and limited-time events, Relaxing gameplay with peaceful ambiance

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beetle Bank | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Flutterbucks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Value Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Park 001 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Doug the Glowbug (month) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack B | $4.99 | one-time |
| 130 Flutterbucks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nectar Booster | $4.99 | one-time |
| Spirit Booster | $4.99 | one-time |
| 275 Flutterbucks | $9.99 | one-time |
| 700 Flutterbucks | $24.99 | one-time |
| Flower Flourisher | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🦋 Beautiful and relaxing game
- 👍 Informative and educational
- 🎨 Gorgeous graphics and animations
- 🎶 Calming music and ambiance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases and expansions
- ⏱️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 🔒 Requires constant internet connection

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress after updates
- Inability to access Flutterpedia and achievements
- Inconsistent performance and freezing issues

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Ability to sell or remove unwanted butterflies
- More interactive events and mini-games
- Expanded forest and storage space


### Fairy Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairy-evolution-magic-idle/id6444013975)

Embark on a magical adventure where you evolve tiny creatures into funny mutant mages. Merge similar fairies to discover new species, earn coins, and unlock power-ups in a whimsical world filled with fantastical twists and open-ended gameplay.

**Highlights:** Merge similar fairies to create new creatures, Evolve magic creatures into advanced forms, Collect coins and power-ups, Discover different magical species and stages, Engage in open-ended gameplay, Encounter impostors and visit the Pantheon

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hard Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alien Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | 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 |
| Shop Bundle 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Alien Currency Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles High | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles Normal | $8.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle Discount | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flutter free?

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

### Is Fairy Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flutter or Fairy Evolution?

Fairy Evolution is rated higher. Flutter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Fairy Evolution averages 4.7 from 161 ratings.

### Do Flutter or Fairy Evolution have ads?

Both Flutter and Fairy Evolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flutter or Fairy Evolution?

Flutter ships an update every 8 days, and Fairy Evolution every 6 weeks. Most recently, Flutter was updated on October 29, 2026 and Fairy Evolution on October 27, 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.*