# Isotopolis vs Cell to Singularity

The clearest difference is rating: Cell to Singularity at 4.8 against Isotopolis's 4.2. Cell to Singularity also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 37 months) and ratings volume (23K vs 10). Isotopolis's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cell to Singularity sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Isotopolis asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cell to Singularity holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cell to Singularity has 23K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Isotopolis's written reviews are positive against 82% of Cell to Singularity's.

Isotopolis ships an update every 37 months, Cell to Singularity fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Isotopolis | Cell to Singularity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isotopolis/id1051370087/reviews) | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-to-singularity-evolution/id1327555461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **82.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#133** |
| Size | 189 MB | 494 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Brian Winn](https://appshunter.io/developer/487088992) | [Computer Lunch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287171333) |

## What reviewers say

### Isotopolis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isotopolis/id1051370087)

Explore particle physics by accelerating, steering, and colliding particles to create new isotopes. Learn about the fragmentation process and the table of nuclides through engaging gameplay. This educational game is developed by scientists and students.

**Highlights:** Particle acceleration and steering, Isotope creation and discovery, Learn about fragmentation process, Explore the table of nuclides, Educational gameplay, Developed by scientists and students

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cell to Singularity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-to-singularity-evolution/id1327555461)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Free · Strategy, #179 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

Embark on an evolutionary journey from a single cell to a technological singularity. Tap to gain entropy, unlock new chapters of life, and witness milestones like dinosaur extinction and the Industrial Revolution. Explore the past, present, and future of humanity in this engaging idle clicker game.

**Highlights:** Evolutionary clicker gameplay, Gain Entropy currency, Unlock chapters of life, Climb Tech Tree, View 3D habitats, Discover scientific facts, Simulate life on Earth

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Darwinium Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Cubes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Darwinium Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Darwinium Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 150 Cubes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Darwinium Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| 300 Cubes | $7.99 | one-time |
| Darwinium Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Pass (30 Days) | $12.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| 900 Cubes | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game!
- 🚀 Amazing still
- 🚀 Best game ever
- 🚀 Very relaxing simple game packed with nicely designed content
- 🚀 Genuinely Brilliant

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lengthy but worth the read
- 🐛 Ads
- 🐛 Stolen logits
- 🐛 Ads too long
- 🐛 Too many LONG ads

**Reported bugs**

- Stopped getting metabits after simulation 11
- Mesozoic Valley simulation is bugged
- Crashes when loading data from server
- Rapid buy feature removed in update
- Ads not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add pls
- More in the Beyond
- More galaxies, planets, and stars in the Beyond
- Add insects, plants, and other animal groups
- Add a facility to turn off planet/star titles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Isotopolis free?

Isotopolis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cell to Singularity free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Isotopolis or Cell to Singularity?

Cell to Singularity is rated higher. Isotopolis averages 4.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Cell to Singularity averages 4.8 from 23K ratings.

### Do Isotopolis or Cell to Singularity have ads?

Cell to Singularity shows ads; Isotopolis does not.

### Which is updated more often, Isotopolis or Cell to Singularity?

Isotopolis ships an update every 37 months, and Cell to Singularity fortnightly. Most recently, Isotopolis was updated on October 3, 2026 and Cell to Singularity on October 16, 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.*