# Stone Throw Evolution vs Merge Acrobats

The clearest difference is rating: Merge Acrobats at 4.9 against Stone Throw Evolution's 1.3. Merge Acrobats also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (270 vs 4). Stone Throw Evolution's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Merge Acrobats sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Stone Throw Evolution asks for nothing beyond the download.

Merge Acrobats holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Acrobats has 270 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Stone Throw Evolution ships an update fortnightly, Merge Acrobats every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stone Throw Evolution | Merge Acrobats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stone-throw-evolution/id6772107783/reviews) | **[4.9 (270 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-acrobats-idle-loop/id6772976372/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **270** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 399 MB | 277 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Khurram Samad](https://appshunter.io/developer/301202277) | [EVERMAKER GLOBAL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876223020) |

## What reviewers say

### Stone Throw Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stone-throw-evolution/id6772107783)

Launch stones with a slingshot to destroy enemy castles and defeat guards. Upgrade your projectiles from simple stones to explosive bombs and fireballs to conquer tougher defenses. Become the ultimate castle destroyer.

**Highlights:** Slingshot projectile launching, Enemy castle destruction, Projectile evolution and upgrades, Defeat enemy guards, Conquer tougher castles

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Merge Acrobats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-acrobats-idle-loop/id6772976372)

Build an ultimate acrobat rope show by merging performers and expanding rope paths. Watch your acrobats jump through rings and earn rewards in this relaxing idle tycoon game. Grow your circus even when you're away.

**Highlights:** Merge acrobats to create stronger performers, Expand rope paths for a bigger show, Acrobats jump through rings for bonuses, Idle gameplay for offline earnings, Build the ultimate circus attraction, Relaxing progression

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ads Remove | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stone Throw Evolution free?

Stone Throw Evolution is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Merge Acrobats free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stone Throw Evolution or Merge Acrobats?

Merge Acrobats is rated higher. Stone Throw Evolution averages 1.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Merge Acrobats averages 4.9 from 270 ratings.

### Do Stone Throw Evolution or Merge Acrobats have ads?

Stone Throw Evolution shows ads; Merge Acrobats does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stone Throw Evolution or Merge Acrobats?

Stone Throw Evolution ships an update fortnightly, and Merge Acrobats every 2 months. Most recently, Stone Throw Evolution was updated on September 21, 2026 and Merge Acrobats on September 25, 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.*