# Germs! vs Planet Evolution

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Planet Evolution at 78% against Germs!'s 0%. Planet Evolution also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 34 months). Germs!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Planet Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Germs! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Planet Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planet Evolution has 29K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Germs!'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Planet Evolution's.

Germs! ships an update every 34 months, Planet Evolution every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Germs! | Planet Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/germs/id1060548621/reviews) | **[4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-evolution-idle-clicker/id1617534373/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emrah Kavak](https://appshunter.io/developer/551857478) | [Leek & Ribs Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688600261) |

## What reviewers say

### Germs!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/germs/id1060548621)

Navigate a microscopic world, collecting gunk while evading nasty bacteria and viruses. Compete for high scores on the Game Center leaderboard and challenge friends. This fast-paced, addictive game offers intuitive twitch-like gameplay for all ages.

**Highlights:** Collect gunk, Avoid germs and viruses, Compete on Game Center leaderboard, Unlock new enemies, Intuitive twitch-like gameplay, Battle friends online

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Planet Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-evolution-idle-clicker/id1617534373)

Build and decorate unique planets in space with beautiful objects. This relaxing idle game allows for strategic competition on real-time leaderboards. Collect coins, use upgrades and boosters, and continue progressing even when offline.

**Highlights:** Planet decoration and building, Incremental idle gameplay, Real-time leaderboard competition, Offline play, Upgrades and boosters, Prestige system

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black Holes S | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Tickets S | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Tickets M | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad Tickets L | $2.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes M | $4.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes L | $9.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes XL | $19.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes XXL | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing and fun
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 🌟 Interesting concept
- 💰 Good offline earnings
- 🌍 Satisfying planet creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔒 Locked progression behind paywall
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Slow progression
- 📊 Leaderboard concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Prestige system issues
- Inconsistent ad rewards
- Disappearing offline earnings
- Forced tab switching during upgrades

**Requested features**

- Add more worlds/planets
- Implement bulk upgrade options
- Improve leaderboard functionality
- Introduce more gameplay variety
- Optimize performance on older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Germs! free?

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

### Is Planet Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Germs! or Planet Evolution?

Planet Evolution is rated higher. Germs! averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Planet Evolution averages 4.8 from 29K ratings.

### Do Germs! or Planet Evolution have ads?

Planet Evolution shows ads; Germs! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Germs! or Planet Evolution?

Germs! ships an update every 34 months, and Planet Evolution every 6 weeks. Most recently, Germs! was updated on October 13, 2026 and Planet Evolution on October 18, 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.*