# Puffel the penguin vs Turtle Evolution

Puffel the penguin and Turtle Evolution both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Turtle Evolution's written reviews are positive against 59% of Puffel the penguin's. Turtle Evolution also leads on ratings volume (9.9K vs 81) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puffel the penguin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Turtle Evolution sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Turtle Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Turtle Evolution has 9.9K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Puffel the penguin's written reviews are positive against 94% of Turtle Evolution's.

Puffel the penguin ships an update every 3 months, Turtle Evolution every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puffel the penguin | Turtle Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puffel-the-penguin/id648238993/reviews) | **[4.8 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turtle-evolution/id1187951410/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 81 | **9.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 59.0% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [AsgardSoft GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/570168173) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## What reviewers say

### Puffel the penguin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puffel-the-penguin/id648238993)

Care for a virtual penguin companion by decorating its home, feeding it, and playing minigames. Complete tasks together to earn coins for in-game items and enjoy a sweet pet experience on your smartphone.

**Highlights:** Decorate penguin's house, Feed and wash penguin, Play minigames, Earn coins for items, Unlock ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


### Turtle Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turtle-evolution/id1187951410)

Merge and evolve various turtle species to discover new creatures. Earn in-game currency by collecting eggs or tapping turtles. Customize your turtles with hats and colors while navigating through different levels and avoiding impostors.

**Highlights:** Merge similar turtles to evolve, Discover new turtle species, Collect turtle eggs for coins, Tap turtles to lay eggs, Customize turtles with hats and colors, Avoid impostors

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| 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 1 | $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 |
| Shop Bundle 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| starter bundle discount | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐢 Cute and fun turtles
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Ability to customize turtles
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Disappearing turtle accessories
- 🔍 Difficulty progressing without ads
- 🔋 Slow crate drop rate

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches with turtle accessories
- Slow loading times
- Invisible ad close buttons

**Requested features**

- Ability to share coins/diamonds with friends
- More customization options
- Faster progression without ads
- Expanded game content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puffel the penguin free?

Puffel the penguin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Turtle Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Puffel the penguin or Turtle Evolution?

Turtle Evolution is rated higher. Puffel the penguin averages 4.6 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Turtle Evolution averages 4.8 from 9.9K ratings.

### Do Puffel the penguin or Turtle Evolution have ads?

Both Puffel the penguin and Turtle Evolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Puffel the penguin or Turtle Evolution?

Puffel the penguin ships an update every 3 months, and Turtle Evolution every 6 weeks. Most recently, Puffel the penguin was updated on October 23, 2026 and Turtle Evolution on October 26, 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.*