Comparison

(R)evolve vs Fibonacci Hex Merge

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

(R)evolve

Protect an alien planet from meteorites by spinning it to save its inhabitants. Evolve and spread life to achieve a high score. Enjoy fast-paced gameplay with simple controls and vibrant graphics.

Highlights
  • Protect alien planet from meteorites
  • Spin planet to save inhabitants
  • Evolve and spread life
  • Fast-paced gameplay
  • Simple tap controls
  • HD graphics
  • Game Center leaderboards
Features
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Play (R)evolve, the winner of 2014’s ‘Great British Game Jam’ – FOR FREE! Life is evolving on an alien planet and it’s your job to protect it! Weather a constant bombardment of meteorites from outer space, spin the planet to save its inhabitants and evolve and spread life. The more life you can evolve and the longer you can keep it alive, the higher your score will be! CUTE AND COLOURFUL ALIENS – Play well and your planet will be teeming with green three eyed monsters! FAST PACED TWITCH GAMEPLAY – Those meteorites travel fast, spin the planet around to avoid the danger and keep your alien population alive and growing. SIMPLE CONTROL SYSTEM –Simply tap the left and right sides of the screen to rotate the planet. BEAUTIFUL RETINA DISPLAY GRAPHICS – (R)evolve looks great, with beautiful HD graphics that take full advantage of retina displays. GAME CENTER SUPPORT – Log in with Game Center and post your high scores to the online leaderboards. Beat friends and strangers alike to climb to that coveted No.1 spot! (R)evolve was prototyped in just 48 hours, as Team17’s entry into 2014’s ‘Great British Game Jam’. The game came in first place, winning the competition! The theme for the competition was ‘resilience’ - our take on this being that the evolving life was resilient to the dangers posed. Keep up to date with the latest news and games from Team17: Facebook: /Team17 Twitter: @Team17Ltd Web: www.team17.com

About

Fibonacci Hex Merge

Features
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Fibonacci Hex Merge is a beautifully simple number puzzle for calm focus and satisfying Fibonacci chain merge streaks. Place numbers on a hex board. Merge Fibonacci neighbors. Watch one smart move become a chain. Keep the board open, collect Leonardo, and come back each day for a quiet puzzle break. It is easy to start, calm to play, and deeper than it first appears. ▶ Why it feels good - Simple rules - Clean minimalistic design - Satisfying merge chains - Short focused sessions - Offline play - No ads - No tracking ▶ New daily progression - Come back every day to collect streak rewards and complete fresh daily quests. - Earn Leonardo as you play, then spend it in the shop to prepare for future runs. ▶ Big Bang - When the board gets crowded, Big Bang gives you a powerful way to make space again. - Use it at the right moment and keep your chain alive. ▶ How to play? Merge Fibonacci neighbors: - 1 + 2 = 3 - 2 + 3 = 5 - 3 + 5 = 8 - 5 + 8 = 13 Plan ahead, find the chain, and let the numbers fall into place. See you in the global leaderboard! Fibonacci Hex Merge is made for players who enjoy calm puzzle games, number puzzles, merge chains, logic games, hex boards, and short mindful breaks.

Screenshots

(R)evolve4 screens
Fibonacci Hex Merge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: (R)evolve at fortnightly against Fibonacci Hex Merge's every 5 weeks. (R)evolve also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. (R)evolve sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fibonacci Hex Merge sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

(R)evolve ships an update fortnightly, Fibonacci Hex Merge every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
(R)evolve versus Fibonacci Hex Merge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter(R)evolveFibonacci Hex Merge
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (61 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings61 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS6.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeam17 Digital LimitedAnastasiia Malinina

Bugs and requests

(R)evolve

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App immediately redirects to Facebook on launch
  • Settings menu has no exit option
  • High scores don't save without internet connection
  • Achievement notifications block gameplay visibility
  • Game freezes or fails to respond
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  • Plant/seed placement causes disappearance
  • Sound toggle option non-functional
  • Excessive lag on iPhone 4
  • False 'no internet connection' error messages
  • Unclear game controls and objectives

Requested features

10 requests
  • Power-ups and upgrades system
  • Peaceful/relaxed game mode
  • Offline high score tracking
  • Optional Facebook integration
  • Ability to disable Facebook prompts
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  • Level progression system
  • In-game tutorial or better instructions
  • Paid ad-removal option
  • Smaller planet hitbox or slower early levels
  • Google Play availability

Fibonacci Hex Merge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

(R)evolve

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
4 purchases

Fibonacci Hex Merge

One-time4
  • Small Leonardo Pack$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Medium Leonardo Pack$2.99
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  • Large Leonardo Pack$4.99

Questions

Is (R)evolve free?
(R)evolve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fibonacci Hex Merge free?
Fibonacci Hex Merge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do (R)evolve or Fibonacci Hex Merge have ads?
Neither (R)evolve nor Fibonacci Hex Merge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, (R)evolve or Fibonacci Hex Merge?
(R)evolve ships an update fortnightly, and Fibonacci Hex Merge every 5 weeks. Most recently, (R)evolve was updated on October 20, 2026 and Fibonacci Hex Merge on October 8, 2026.

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