# Polybear vs Hyper Evolution

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Polybear at 86% against Hyper Evolution's 36%. Polybear also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Hyper Evolution's advantage is ratings volume (43K vs 68) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Polybear sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Hyper Evolution sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hyper Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hyper Evolution has 43K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of Polybear's written reviews are positive against 36% of Hyper Evolution's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Polybear ships an update every 13 months, Hyper Evolution every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Polybear | Hyper Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polybear/id1031707235/reviews) | **[4.7 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-evolution/id1575192727/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 68 | **43K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 36.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 459 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naquatic](https://appshunter.io/developer/300409424) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## What reviewers say

### Polybear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polybear/id1031707235)

Jump between melting ice floes to escape a rising sea in this addictive one-button endless runner. Collect crystals to unlock unique characters and compete globally for high scores.

**Highlights:** One-button gameplay, Endless runner mechanics, Jump between ice drifts, Collect crystals, Unlock special characters, Global leaderboards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Doubler | $3.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 🤩 Addictive and engaging
- ✨ Cute animal characters
- 🎶 Good background music
- 💡 Simple and neat concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Difficult and challenging
- 🐌 Laggy or slow performance
- 😩 Repetitive gameplay
- 😵 Motion sickness inducing
- ❌ Too many ads (contradictory feedback)

**Reported bugs**

- Game lags and crashes
- Graphics are a little lagged
- Reaction times are lagged

**Requested features**

- Add more gameplay variety
- More characters to unlock
- Remove ads entirely
- Free gems


### Hyper Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-evolution/id1575192727)

Embark on a survival journey through eons of evolution, starting as a small organism and climbing the food chain. Master new environments, evolve through distinct geological ages, and unlock mythical creatures. This engaging simulator offers hours of relaxing, Darwinian fun with beautiful graphics and varied landscapes.

**Highlights:** Progress through geological ages, Climb the food chain, Master survival in new environments, Unlock mythical creatures, Eleven stages of evolution, Satisfying core gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute and creative graphics
- 🕹️ Simple and relaxing gameplay
- 🤩 Great game overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🤔 Lack of meaningful progression or challenge
- 🤯 Frustrating reset of progress

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches causing game resets
- Inconsistent or unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- More evolution stages and animal varieties
- Ability to replay or revisit previous levels
- Option to remove ads for a one-time fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Polybear free?

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

### Is Hyper Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Polybear or Hyper Evolution?

Hyper Evolution is rated higher. Polybear averages 4.5 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Hyper Evolution averages 4.7 from 43K ratings.

### Do Polybear or Hyper Evolution have ads?

Both Polybear and Hyper Evolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Polybear or Hyper Evolution?

Polybear ships an update every 13 months, and Hyper Evolution every 2 months. Most recently, Polybear was updated on September 18, 2026 and Hyper Evolution on September 25, 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.*