Whirlwind Evolution vs Dust & Gold
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Whirlwind Evolution
Become a master of destruction in this idle evolution game. Start as a small whirlwind and grow into a colossal force, upgrading power, size, and speed to devastate cities. Witness your whirlwind's mesmerizing transformation as you become unstoppable.
- Evolve a whirlwind
- Upgrade power, size, and speed
- Destroy cities
- Idle gameplay
- Mesmerizing transformations
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Embark on an epic journey of evolution in Whirlwind Evolution, the ultimate casual idle game! Start as a small whirlwind and evolve into a colossal force of nature. Upgrade your whirlwind's power, size, and speed to unleash chaos and destruction upon the world. Witness the mesmerizing transformation as you sweep through cities, leaving a trail of awe and devastation. Become the master of the whirlwind and evolve into an unstoppable force!
Dust & Gold
Explore a forgotten world beneath the surface, uncovering ancient treasures and secrets. Equip yourself with powerful gear, upgrade your arsenal, and master strategic movement to navigate deeper into the unknown. Adapt to changing environments and enjoy a game that rewards both casual discovery and calculated risk-taking.
- Treasure hunting for gems and relics
- Gear acquisition and upgrades
- Strategic movement and planning
- Adaptable gameplay for different playstyles
- Exploration of unknown depths
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Beneath the surface lies a forgotten world filled with ancient treasures, strange secrets, and untold riches. Equipped with your gear and your wits, it’s up to you to navigate deeper and deeper into the unknown. What Awaits You: - Treasure Hunt: Discover rare gems, legendary relics, and valuable loot as you explore further below. Each expedition brings new rewards—and new surprises. - Gear Up: Unlock powerful equipment and upgrade your arsenal. From faster systems to smarter tools, improve every aspect of your adventure. - Challenge Your Mind: Master strategic movement, plan your route, and adapt to changing environments. Obstacles will test your reactions, patience, and decision-making. - Play Your Way: Whether you're on a quick run or in it for the long haul, enjoy a game that rewards both casual discovery and calculated risk-taking. Every journey is unique. Every layer holds a new mystery. And the deeper you go, the more there is to uncover.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Whirlwind Evolution at 75% against Dust & Gold's 26%. Whirlwind Evolution also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Dust & Gold's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 11 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Whirlwind Evolution sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Dust & Gold sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Whirlwind Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.9K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Whirlwind Evolution's written reviews are positive against 26% of Dust & Gold's.
Whirlwind Evolution ships an update every 11 months, Dust & Gold every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Whirlwind Evolution | Dust & Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5.9K ratings) — better | 4.6 (2.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 26.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.9K — better | 2.1K |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 200 MB | 207 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Solid Games | FLY FLO GAMES YAZILIM TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI |
Customer experience
Whirlwind Evolution
Dust & Gold
User reviews
Whirlwind Evolution
From 5.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Best game
- 🚀 Whirlwind Evolution
- 👍 Funniest game ever made
- 👍 I love it it is so good
- 👍 I loveeeee it
Room to improve
- 🐛 Une tonne de pubs, extrêmement répétitif, et aucun contenu, je déconseille, je supprime
Dust & Gold
From 2.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💡 Fun alternative to digging games
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
Room to improve
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 💰 Too many ads
- ⛔ Drill upgrade makes game unplayable
Bugs and requests
Whirlwind Evolution
Reported bugs
1 issue- Never mind, I just tried the spin the wheel and even though it says to watch an ad it doesn't make you
Requested features
1 request- Never mind, I just tried the spin the wheel and even though it says to watch an ad it doesn't make you
Dust & Gold
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game glitches and only shows loading screen
- Unable to progress past second property
- Randomly lose all collected ore
- Drill upgrade makes it impossible to return to surface
Requested features
4 requests- More maps or upgrades
- Option to remove ads
- Improve battery life
- Fix large object respawning/collection issues
In-app purchases
Whirlwind Evolution
- Diamond Pack 1$1.99
- Diamond Pack 2$4.99
- No Ads Lite$4.99
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- Diamond Pack 3$9.99
- No Ads Plus$9.99
- Diamond Pack 4$19.99
- Diamond Pack 5$49.99
- Diamond Pack 6$99.99
Dust & Gold
- No Ads$14.99
Questions
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