# Splashy Turtle vs Turtle Evolution

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Turtle Evolution at 94% against Splashy Turtle's 50%. Turtle Evolution also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 39 months). Splashy Turtle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Turtle Evolution sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Splashy Turtle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Turtle Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Turtle Evolution has 9.9K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Splashy Turtle's written reviews are positive against 94% of Turtle Evolution's.

Splashy Turtle ships an update every 39 months, Turtle Evolution every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Splashy Turtle | Turtle Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashy-turtle/id821195557/reviews) | **[4.8 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/turtle-evolution/id1187951410/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **9.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 9+ |
| Developer | [Martha Luz Rodriguez Leal](https://appshunter.io/developer/464339275) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## What reviewers say

### Splashy Turtle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashy-turtle/id821195557)

Tap to make a turtle swim and navigate through obstacles. Compete with friends by achieving high scores and earning bronze, silver, or gold medals. Enjoy hours of addictive fun with this simple yet challenging game.

**Highlights:** Tap to swim, Avoid obstacles, Earn medals (Bronze, Silver, Gold), Beat high scores, Share scores via Game Center

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Splashy Turtle free?

Splashy Turtle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Turtle Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Splashy Turtle or Turtle Evolution?

Turtle Evolution is rated higher. Splashy Turtle averages 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Turtle Evolution averages 4.8 from 9.9K ratings.

### Do Splashy Turtle or Turtle Evolution have ads?

Turtle Evolution shows ads; Splashy Turtle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Splashy Turtle or Turtle Evolution?

Splashy Turtle ships an update every 39 months, and Turtle Evolution every 6 weeks. Most recently, Splashy Turtle was updated on September 10, 2026 and Turtle Evolution on September 29, 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.*