# Snake Evolution vs TimeStamp!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeStamp! at none against Snake Evolution's 15. TimeStamp! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). Snake Evolution's advantage is ratings volume (366 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snake Evolution sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. TimeStamp! asks for nothing beyond the download.

TimeStamp! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snake Evolution has 366 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Snake Evolution's written reviews are positive against 100% of TimeStamp!'s.

Snake Evolution ships an update every 5 weeks, TimeStamp! daily. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snake Evolution | TimeStamp! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (366 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-evolution-idle-merge-io/id6444013894/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp/id6759346098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **366** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 155 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [Andrew Maxwell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878192478) |

## What reviewers say

### Snake Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-evolution-idle-merge-io/id6444013894)

Merge and evolve different snake species to create new mutant creatures. Scheme your way to world domination in this idle evolution simulator with clicker game mechanics.

**Highlights:** Merge similar snakes to create new mutant species, Discover various snake species and monster maker stages, Earn coins by tapping snakes or using monster maker eggs, Idle gameplay with incremental clicker mechanics, Open-ended gameplay for freedom and creativity, Monster Maker Pantheon for supreme beings

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| 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 |
| Alien Currency Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles High | $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 entertaining gameplay
- 🤩 Cute snake designs
- ✨ Great graphics and animations
- 💖 Enjoyable for all ages
- ⏳ Excellent time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Extremely frequent ads
- 😫 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 😤 Ads appear on every action
- 🚫 Ads are difficult to skip
- 😩 Ads make the game unplayable

**Reported bugs**

- Music plays too fast and glitches game
- Ad music plays upon entering the game

**Requested features**

- Frog evolution game


### TimeStamp!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timestamp/id6759346098)

A social game where players guess the date of real photo memories. Score points for accuracy and compete in daily challenges. Share moments and test your memory against friends.

**Highlights:** Guess photo dates, Score points for accuracy, Daily competition mode, Leaderboard tracking, Challenge friends, Practice rounds

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Snake Evolution free?

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

### Is TimeStamp! free?

TimeStamp! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Snake Evolution or TimeStamp!?

TimeStamp! is rated higher. Snake Evolution averages 4.8 out of 5 from 366 ratings, while TimeStamp! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Snake Evolution or TimeStamp! have ads?

Snake Evolution shows ads; TimeStamp! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Snake Evolution or TimeStamp!?

Snake Evolution ships an update every 5 weeks, and TimeStamp! daily. Most recently, Snake Evolution was updated on October 20, 2026 and TimeStamp! on October 15, 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.*