# Cow Evolution vs Time

The clearest difference is ads: Time at none against Cow Evolution's shown. Time also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Cow Evolution's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (24K vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cow Evolution sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Time sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cow Evolution has 24K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cow Evolution ships an update every 10 days, Time every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cow Evolution | Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cow-evolution-merge-to-evolve/id901864337/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-gate/id6752820513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 153 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [avneet sandhu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281426007) |

## What reviewers say

### Cow Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cow-evolution-merge-to-evolve/id901864337)

Merge cows to discover new mutant creatures and build a unique farm. Collect resources, upgrade equipment, and customize your animals with various accessories. Explore different worlds and unlock mysterious species in this idle clicker game.

**Highlights:** Merge cows to discover mutant creatures, Collect coins and crystals, Upgrade farm equipment, Customize animals with accessories, Discover new worlds and species, Idle clicker gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ads removal | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack with 60 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| instant coins doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| small frost gem pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles Very High | $2.99 | one-time |
| pack with 200 diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| big pack of rubies | $4.99 | one-time |
| income doubler | $5.99 | one-time |
| pack with 500 diamonds | $6.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🤩 Cute and creative cow designs
- 💰 Rewarding progression system
- 🎨 Enjoyable art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive advertisements
- ⏱️ Lengthy wait times for crates
- 🐛 Occasional game freezes and crashes
- 🔍 Accessibility issues on newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Achievements not tracking correctly
- Upgrade buttons disappearing or becoming unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom cows
- More diverse cow evolution paths
- Improved ad monetization model
- Faster crate opening times


### Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-gate/id6752820513)

Navigate a neon-lit void, dodging shifting walls and collecting gems in this skill-based arcade challenge. Control time to slow down the action for precision maneuvers, but be mindful of energy depletion. Recover from mistakes with a unique grace period that offers a chance to reset and continue your run.

**Highlights:** Skill-based arcade gameplay, Time-bending mechanics, Gem collection for score and energy, Grace period for recovery, Customizable visual effects, One-touch controls

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pause | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cow Evolution free?

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

### Is Time free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cow Evolution or Time?

Time is rated higher. Cow Evolution averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Time averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Cow Evolution or Time have ads?

Cow Evolution shows ads; Time does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cow Evolution or Time?

Cow Evolution ships an update every 10 days, and Time every 9 months. Most recently, Cow Evolution was updated on October 24, 2026 and Time on October 11, 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.*