# (R)evolve

> Spin a planet to protect evolving alien life from meteorites. (iPhone/iPad app by Team17 Digital Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revolve/id827757536 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Team17 Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/321369234)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 61 App Store ratings · 116 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 121 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-06-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revolve/id827757536/reviews.md

## What is (R)evolve?

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

## Key features

- 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

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of (R)evolve?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Nice graphics and animations
- 📱 Works on older devices (iPhone 3GS)
- ⚡ Simple and easy to pick up
- 🏆 Competitive leaderboard system

**Cons**

- 📱 Forced Facebook login on startup
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent stuttering and lag issues
- ❌ Confusing or missing game instructions
- 🔌 Requires internet connection for high scores
- ⚙️ Settings menu has navigation bugs
- 🎯 Extremely difficult difficulty curve
- 🔊 Sound effects toggle doesn't work properly
- 📍 Inappropriate location permission requests

**Commonly reported bugs**

- 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
- 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

**Most requested features**

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

## Recent user reviews (10 of 116)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revolve/id827757536/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Bring back!!

*2020-06-22*

Please bring back this app!

### 1/5 — Oops!

*2018-09-25*

Have been mistaken..

### 1/5 — Whats your game ???

*2015-02-06*

Good game shame its ruined by constantly trying to access facebook all the time. And why do you need my location when the app isn't open....... Why do you need my location at all

### 1/5 — Aggressive to a new level

*2014-07-06*

The very first thing this app does is - without even asking - tries to get you to link it with your Facebook. Sleazy

### 4/5 — Lovely

*2014-07-01*

Nice animation, simple game play which lends well to mobile gaming. Would be nice to see some power ups or similar. But overall nice work once again from Team 17!

### 1/5 — Really bad

*2014-06-29*

Always stutters, asks your Facebook something every time it opens and generally boring.

### 5/5 — LISTEN TO ME

*2014-06-26*

This is the greatest game and the most useful app GET IT NOW

### 3/5 — Just to many adverts...

*2014-06-22*

Fun idea but to hard to progress.. Nothing much seems to happen as you progress through the levels. Uninstalled as it puts up far to many adverts which are seriously annoying..

### 5/5 — Blink blink blink !!!

*2014-06-22*

Avantages : Un jeu superbe, graphismes très bons ( mais pas époustouflants) un jeu simple mais très amusant ( et super mignon : augmentez le son au moment de l'apparition de votre premier extraterrestre vert) superbe comme passe temps. problèmes : ouverture de l'application = ouverture de safari sur Facebook ( quitter juste safari et revenez au jeu), didacticiel assez Simple et non indiqué ( toucher la planète en haut à gauche et sur les points d'interrogations). Un dernier blâme sans importance, de petites bandes publicitaire sont affiché en bas de l'écran en cour de partie et on ne peut les enlever qu'en payant...                        Sinon ce jeu est très sympa, mignon, marrant et tout ça sans être addictif 19,5/20 ( j'aimerais juste une MAJ Pour choisir le type d'évolution après le canon laser du genre un double canon ou une amélioration quelconque du canon) ha oui, pour nordenjskanat les pubs ne s'affichent qu'après avoir perdu... ( A méditer...) Et pour les autres la connections internet n'est nécessaire que si vous voulez voir les résultats des meilleurs mondiaux   ( ce qui est inutile ) un dernier pour playerus, on peut évoluer, il faut juste survivre, pour Facebook il faut juste revenir au jeu. une dernière chose, on ne dit pas << c'est nul, mauvais jeu >> on dit << je n'aime pas ce jeu>>

### 4/5 — Great Game!

*2014-06-22*

This is a great game, but the only issue is that whenever you lauch the app it automatically takes you to Facebook. I never use Facebook so it would be great if you could disable this.

## Frequently asked questions about (R)evolve

### What is (R)evolve?

(R)evolve is a free arcade-style game where players must protect an alien planet from incoming meteorites. The core gameplay involves spinning the planet to shield its inhabitants and encourage the evolution and spread of life. The longer you survive and the more life you cultivate, the higher your score will be.

### What are the key features of (R)evolve?

Key features include protecting an alien planet from meteorites by spinning it, evolving and spreading life for higher scores, fast-paced twitch gameplay, simple tap controls for rotation, beautiful HD graphics, and Game Center support for online leaderboards to compete with friends and other players.

### Is (R)evolve free to play?

Yes, (R)evolve is free to play. The game was released as a free title, and it also includes in-app purchases, which may offer additional benefits or content to enhance the gameplay experience.

### What is the objective of the game?

The primary objective is to survive as long as possible by protecting the alien planet from a constant bombardment of meteorites. Players achieve this by spinning the planet to deflect the danger. A secondary objective is to evolve and spread life on the planet, as the amount of life sustained directly contributes to the player's score.

### How do I control the game?

The control system is very simple. You control the planet's rotation by tapping the left side of the screen to spin it in one direction and tapping the right side of the screen to spin it in the opposite direction. This allows for quick reactions to incoming threats.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.02 — 2014-06-17

Various bug fixes and improvements

### 1.01 — 2014-06-10

Various bug fixes and improvements

### 1.00 — 2014-05-20

No release notes.

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