# Fairy Evolution vs Teablin Teashop

Fairy Evolution and Teablin Teashop both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Teablin Teashop's written reviews are positive against 50% of Fairy Evolution's. Teablin Teashop also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fairy Evolution sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Teablin Teashop sells 35 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 Fairy Evolution against 4.8 for Teablin Teashop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 160 and 183 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Fairy Evolution's written reviews are positive against 81% of Teablin Teashop's.

Fairy Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, Teablin Teashop every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fairy Evolution | Teablin Teashop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairy-evolution-magic-idle/id6444013975/reviews) | **[4.8 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teablin-teashop/id6563151083/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 160 | **183** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **80.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 569 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [SOO YEON SEO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758623918) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Teablin Teashop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teablin-teashop/id6563151083)

Raise adorable creatures and manage a charming tea shop in this fairy-tale-like simulation game. Bond with your pets to improve their tea-making abilities and satisfy demanding customers. Decorate your garden and collect unique teabags to progress through heartwarming stories.

**Highlights:** Raise over 60 types of Teablins, Bond with pets through feeding, washing, and chatting, Run and manage a tea shop, Decorate your garden with facilities, Collect various teabags, Progress through heartwarming stories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (35)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Energy Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Candy 220 | $1.49 | one-time |
| 30 day AD Free | $2.49 | one-time |
| Teashop Ticket Package | $3.49 | one-time |
| Beginner Fishing Pack | $3.49 | one-time |
| Small Party Set | $3.49 | one-time |
| Spring Beginner Set | $3.49 | one-time |
| Observer Set | $3.49 | one-time |
| Candy 530 | $3.49 | one-time |
| Valentine Essentials Set | $3.49 | one-time |
| Senior Set | $3.99 | one-time |
| Heart Potion Set | $4.49 | one-time |
| 30 day Teablin Bless | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Candy Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Barista Teablin Set | $6.99 | one-time |
| Candy 1,150 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Leader Set | $6.99 | one-time |
| Monthly VIP Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mania Set | $7.99 | one-time |
| Candy 1,820 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Season VIP pass | $10.99 | one-time |
| Summer Pass | $10.99 | one-time |
| Party Pass | $10.99 | one-time |
| Contest VIP Pass | $10.99 | one-time |
| Spring Pass | $10.99 | one-time |
| Contest Boost Set | $10.99 | one-time |
| Season VIP Pass | $10.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Giant Set | $15.99 | one-time |
| Fishing Master Set | $15.99 | one-time |
| Huge Party Set | $15.99 | one-time |
| Spring Premium Set | $15.99 | one-time |
| Valentine Feast Set | $15.99 | one-time |
| Candy 6,100 | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Cute and cozy game
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and graphics
- 🕹️ Fun and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 No forced ads
- 🌱 Enjoyable tea shop management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ⏱️ Limited energy/time to play
- 🔀 Difficulty changing teablin placement
- 🤔 Unclear mechanics for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Teablin sizes becoming distorted
- Daily login rewards not working correctly
- Inability to open the tea shop after tutorial
- Teablin cleaning not working as intended

**Requested features**

- More mini-games and activities
- Ability to visit and interact with other players' gardens
- Expanded customization options for tea shop and teablins
- Additional languages supported
- Improved energy/time management system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fairy Evolution free?

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

### Is Teablin Teashop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fairy Evolution or Teablin Teashop?

Teablin Teashop is rated higher. Fairy Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 160 ratings, while Teablin Teashop averages 4.8 from 183 ratings.

### Do Fairy Evolution or Teablin Teashop have ads?

Both Fairy Evolution and Teablin Teashop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fairy Evolution or Teablin Teashop?

Fairy Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, and Teablin Teashop every 11 days. Most recently, Fairy Evolution was updated on September 20, 2026 and Teablin Teashop on September 21, 2026.

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