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Cow Evolution

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Cow Evolution is a highly addictive and fun merge game, praised for its cute art style and simple gameplay, but it is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of forced ads and recurring technical issues like crashes and disappearing cows.

4.7★ lifetime (22,700) Free + in-app purchases since 2014 by TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA updated 0.3 mo ago recent negative 14% 120 reviews across 4 regions
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.7★ lifetime average

Cow Evolution is a free-to-play merge game where players combine cows to discover new, often humorous, evolutions. While many users find the core gameplay loop entertaining and relaxing, the experience is frequently interrupted by excessive advertisements and various bugs, including app crashes and disappearing in-game items.

What users like

  • Engaging and addictive merge gameplayR1R10R13R17
  • Cute, silly, and cozy art style with interesting cow designsR9R19R34R49
  • Simple and relaxing gameplay suitable for all agesR3R17R19R23
  • Offers rewards for watching some adsR2R27R34R73

What users complain about

  • Excessive and frequent forced ads make the game nearly unplayableR2R5R7R12
  • Game suffers from various bugs, including crashes, freezing, and disappearing cows/itemsR11R16R67R79
  • Lack of content and repetitive gameplay leads to boredom after initial hoursR6R55R70R101
  • Paying for 'no ads' does not always remove all ads, and purchases may not be deliveredR62R68R73R130
  • Screen resolution issues on newer/larger phones cut off parts of the displayR324R344R359R563
  • Progress can become hard-locked, requiring long waits for currencyR55R96

Latest update · v1.11.119

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Bug Fixes & Improvements

Recurring themes

Ads negative
The most frequent complaint is the overwhelming number of forced ads. Users report ads appearing every few seconds, every minute, or after almost every action (closing menus, upgrading, switching maps), making the game feel unplayable and like an 'ad watching simulator'. Some users also report that paying to remove ads does not always work.R2R5R7R12
Bugs & Performance negative
Many players experience significant technical issues, including the app crashing frequently, freezing, or kicking them out of the game entirely. There are also reports of high-value cows or berries disappearing, and issues with in-app purchases not being delivered. The developer's notes mention 'Bug Fixes & Improvements,' but recent reviews contradict this, indicating these issues persist.R11R16R67R68
Gameplay & Content mixed
The core merge gameplay is widely praised as fun, addictive, and relaxing. Users enjoy the cute and silly cow designs and the progression of unlocking new evolutions. However, a significant number of players find the game becomes repetitive and lacks sufficient content or upgrades to sustain long-term interest.R1R3R4R6
Screen Display negative
Several users, particularly those with newer or larger iPhones, report issues with the screen resolution. The game display is often stretched or cut off, preventing them from seeing important UI elements like coin counts or bottom options, making the game difficult to play.R324R344R359R563

Who it's for

This game is for casual players looking for a simple, relaxing, and addictive merge game with cute visuals R19R34R49. It's particularly appealing to those who enjoy idle games and don't mind frequent interruptions or are willing to play in airplane mode to avoid ads .

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, primarily due to the overwhelming ad frequency and various bugs. While the lifetime rating is very high, the recent sentiment indicates a significant decline in user experience, suggesting the ad monetization strategy has become much more aggressive over time. Evidence for content and technical issues is strong, recurring across multiple reviews and regions.

Frequently asked

Are there too many ads in Cow Evolution?
Yes, many recent reviews indicate there are far too many ads, with users reporting ads appearing every few seconds, every minute, or after almost every action, making the game feel unplayable R5R7R12R39.
Does paying to remove ads work in Cow Evolution?
Several users report that paying for the 'no ads' option does not always remove all ads, and some even claim that their purchases for ad removal or in-game items were not delivered R62R68R73R130.
Is Cow Evolution a good game for kids?
Yes, some reviewers suggest it's a good game for kids, with one even noting it's suitable for ages 4+ despite a 9+ rating R3. Its simple, cute, and relaxing gameplay makes it appealing to younger audiences R17R19R70.
Does Cow Evolution have bugs or performance issues?
Yes, many players report significant bugs including the app crashing, freezing, or kicking them out, as well as high-value cows or items disappearing R11R16R79R84.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] 5/5 · US why cow evolution is the best game oat:: its peak
  2. [R10] 5/5 · US Too much fun 🤩🤩🤩: This game is so good my brother let me try it. It ended up being so addicting
  3. [R13] 5/5 · US Funnest game!: Best Game I’ve ever had awesome plot!
  4. [R17] 4/5 · US Nostalgic and fun: I played this game when I was like 8 and I played it again at 25. It’s great for all ages! Super fun, satisfying and interesting to see all the different cow designs and try to strategize on the best way to get all the achievements and unlock new cows! Every time you think the game is about to end it reveals something new. An excellent and timeless game!
  5. [R9] 5/5 · US Muy buen juego: Me encanta este juego amo las vacas y los michis 😊😊
  6. [R19] 5/5 · US Simple, cute, well made!: I love this game!! It’s so cute and the art style feels so cozy! All of the cows are just adorable and goofy, I love the music for this game. Easy game for when you just want to relax!!
  7. [R34] 5/5 · US SO CUTE AND FUN: The game is very cute and very fun, and I’m addicted. I like how you get rewards for forced ads, and yes you can actually get premium hat from it (I did!) the cows are so silly and the colors are so cute! 5/5
  8. [R49] 4/5 · US Good for an hour or two: It’s a fairly simple idle game with a decent pace. The cows are both cute and silly looking as you level up.
  9. [R3] 5/5 · US Like it: Kids, download this game it’s suppose to be 9+ but it’s 4+. Kids, download. I like 4+ on this game.
  10. [R23] 5/5 · US The best: The best game for the road
  11. [R2] 1/5 · US Too many ads: Self explanatory. At least you still get a reward after an ad plays, but they still happen far too frequently (every 5 actions or so)
  12. [R27] 4/5 · US I love this game super entertaining but: ADS but I like how once you watch an ad you get a prize after I like it it’s super entertaining. Your game is very entertaining, but it gets a little stale if you finish everything but so far fun
  13. [R73] 2/5 · US Returning player: Played last a couple years back when it first came out, definitely disappointed to see forced adds but good that you’re actually giving rewards for them, but then when I pay for ad removal and starter pack, I’m still forced to watch every 30 seconds and didn’t get any in game items from the purchases
  14. [R5] 1/5 · US Way way way To many ads: It seems like there’s an ad every ten seconds🤦‍♂️
  15. [R7] 2/5 · US Constant ads. Can’t close menus or switch maps without forced ads: Whenever you close a menu or try interacting with things it forces you to watch an ad. I find myself just closing the app every time it happens.
  16. [R12] 1/5 · US Too many adds: Ad’s appear way too often makes the game unplayable
  17. [R11] 1/5 · US Can’t even play!: Ok so I see a bunch of reviews that says it’s five stars ⭐️ but when I try to get in the game it kicks me out and I tried like twenty times and still didn’t even work!!
  18. [R16] 5/5 · US My game keeps buging: I jbjboohejhsljchsljcbSclxb jlXbhoojxhxk
  19. [R67] 5/5 · US Best game for car rides🐮🐮🐮: Best game to ever be made recommend for all except my game keep crashing and it loses what I just did
  20. [R79] 1/5 · US So confused, is this a bug?: I don’t know if it’s my phone or not but every time I click the game it kicks me out. I have a relatively new phone and I don’t think it’s my phone. I bet I would’ve loved the game because I’ve read the reviews. But please try to submit a developer response to this and fix the app...
  21. [R6] 3/5 · US Not enough content: The game is really fun for the first few hours but there is just not enough content it gets insanely repetitive. Would be nice if there was maybe more upgrades or something so you actually had a reason to reset for higher earnings but has it is there’s nothing to do
  22. [R55] 3/5 · US Disappointing: You eventually get hard locked at only needing diamonds to actually upgrade your abilities and you just have to wait for days to get the currency needed to advance. Great game for the first 1 or 2 days of playing but a waste of time afterwards.
  23. [R70] 4/5 · US 4/5 because…: I give it a four out of five because it’s really fun and my little brother really likes it, but it’s not really that fun because you do the same thing over and over again almost every time
  24. [R101] 2/5 · US Kinda boring: I kinda get really bored of this game because after awhile u get a good cow right? But then you realize that you have to go get another one by merging a billion more also it has so many adds like people why I wish you can upgrade boxes ngl
  25. [R62] 2/5 · US ads: so. many. ads. i eventualky gave up and payed for the “no ads” and i am still watching ads!
  26. [R68] 2/5 · US Payout: Paid to have ads removed and 200 gems days ago and emailed support about it and have not gotten a response or what I paid for or my money back
  27. [R130] 3/5 · US Thief.: Game crashes after you buy no ads, cash cow corporation.
  28. [R324] 3/5 · GB Addictive: I love this game and what happens with many games they become very addictive. It’s an amazing game as you mix cows and great new breeds. I would of 5* the game but the layout on the iPhone XR is bad I creat click on the costumes you can buy for the cows.
  29. [R344] 3/5 · GB Fun but: The aspect ratio is off half the screen is cut off so you can barely click the options at the bottom of the screen.
  30. [R359] 3/5 · GB Null: I recently re downloaded this game but it doesn't fit to the screen of the iPhone X so i cant play it anymore
  31. [R563] 3/5 · CA Stretched screen: The game is fun but for iPhones with big screens it stretches the game and then I can’t see how many coins I have
  32. [R96] 1/5 · US Horrible experience: Wanted to give this game a try again, since I used to play it a lot when I was younger. Can’t go 2 minutes without ads, and progress eventually becomes gated by diamonds, which you mostly get by watching ads. Horrible experience.
  33. [R4] 5/5 · US Jacks game: My special cousin Jack told me about this game he absolutely loves it. It helps him get all of his social issues out of his system.
  34. [R39] 1/5 · US Ads Every 20 Seconds: Insane.
  35. [R84] 2/5 · US Bugs: This game is fun but there’s some bugs. Cows and occasionally berries just keep disappearing, and it’s really making it less fun

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store