# Merge Hooks vs Clean & Evolve

The clearest difference is rating: Merge Hooks at 4.7 against Clean & Evolve's 4.4. Merge Hooks also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 179) and review sentiment (19% vs 6%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Merge Hooks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Clean & Evolve sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Merge Hooks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Hooks has 4.3K ratings behind it against 179, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Merge Hooks's written reviews are positive against 6% of Clean & Evolve's.

Merge Hooks ships an update weekly, Clean & Evolve every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Merge Hooks | Clean & Evolve |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-hooks/id6444926994/reviews)** | [4.4 (179 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-and-evolve-clear-age/id6748728421/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 179 |
| Positive reviews | **18.6% of reviews** | 5.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 287 MB | 561 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [Hyperlab Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562984132) |

## What reviewers say

### Merge Hooks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-hooks/id6444926994)

Combine hooks to make them stronger and pull vehicles into a grinder. Test your strength and see how many cars you can pull. A fun and engaging casual game.

**Highlights:** Combine hooks, Increase hook strength, Pull cars, Grind cars, Test your strength

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎁 Rewarding ad-based rewards
- 💡 Unique hook merging mechanic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 False advertising about no ads
- 🔁 Frequent ad breaks disrupting gameplay
- 🔒 No option to remove ads
- 🐛 Game breaking bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Excessive battery and heat issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing at level 12
- Unable to launch hooks after updates
- Inability to progress past certain levels

**Requested features**

- More levels and hook upgrades
- Improved progression system
- Customization options for hooks


### Clean & Evolve

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-and-evolve-clear-age/id6748728421)

Dash through time, battling enemies and gaining power by cleaning. Collect and evolve warriors from different eras to build a powerful army. Strategize your unit combinations and master fast-paced combat to defeat epic bosses and save the timeline.

**Highlights:** Progress through diverse historical and futuristic ages, Gain combat power by cleaning objects, Collect and evolve units from various eras, Engage in fast-paced running and combat, Face challenging epic boss battles, Experience visually distinct environments

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Space Era Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Egypt Era Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Steam Punk Era Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wild West Era Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cyber Era Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Renaissance Era Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medieval Era Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Modern Era Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Prehistoric Era Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ancient Greece Era Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Bundle 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $8.99 | one-time |
| Best Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Energy Premium Pack 1 | $10.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Merge Hooks free?

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

### Is Clean & Evolve free?

Clean & Evolve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Merge Hooks or Clean & Evolve?

Merge Hooks is rated higher. Merge Hooks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Clean & Evolve averages 4.4 from 179 ratings.

### Do Merge Hooks or Clean & Evolve have ads?

Both Merge Hooks and Clean & Evolve show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Merge Hooks or Clean & Evolve?

Merge Hooks ships an update weekly, and Clean & Evolve every 5 days. Most recently, Merge Hooks was updated on October 17, 2026 and Clean & Evolve on October 17, 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.*