Comparison

Angry Birds Evolution vs Ascendant X

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Angry Birds Evolution

Assemble a team of evolved birds to battle pigs and protect Bird Island. Collect over 100 characters, evolve them into super forms, and embark on an epic adventure to uncover mysteries and defeat Bacon Corp. Engage in PvP battles and join clans for exclusive perks.

Highlights
  • Collect over 100 new bird characters
  • Evolve birds into ultimate forms
  • Assemble teams with unique abilities
  • Explore Bird Island and stop Bacon Corp
  • Battle other players in the Oinktagon
  • Join clans for perks and competition
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Something is causing the the pigs to herd to Bird Island in droves, and the birds have found their eggs in danger once again. It’s up to you to assemble an unstoppable team of evolved super birds and put a stop to the pigs’ shenanigans once and for all. Or at least until the next time they pull a stunt like this... Collect, assemble, and evolve your flock. 100+ crazy new Angry Birds?! We’re gonna need a bigger nest. The flock is bigger and badder than ever before. Build your own team, combine super skills and evolve your birds into their ultimate form. Embark on an epic adventure. Something sinister is brewing on Bird Island. Why are there so many pigs around? Who is behind the mysterious Bacon Corp? What’s the Eagle Force? Who lost the dungeon keys? Find the answers – only in Angry Birds Evolution. FEATURES: – Over 100 colorful new characters to hatch and collect. – Assemble the ultimate flock of birds and take down the pigs with ease. – 5 Classes of birds with unique abilities. – Evolve your feathery heroes into unstoppable super birds. – Explore the island and stop the Bacon Corp. – Climb up the Eagle Mountain and win ultimate eggs. – Battle other players in the Oinktagon. – Join clans to unlock perks, compete with other clans, and chat with clanmates. – Send out scouts for rewards & challenges. MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION Angry Birds Evolution offers a subscription service that grants subscribers exclusive benefits every month. Subscription Benefits: – One Premium Egg Ticket every day – 10% more gold and gems when purchasing in the shop – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account >Settings after purchase – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that >publication, where applicable The monthly subscription is available as a recurring monthly purchase at a price of 24.99 USD (or local equivalent) / month. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account starting at the initial confirmation of the subscription purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew 24-hours before the end of the current payment period. Manage subscription auto-renewal in iTunes Account Settings. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Cancellation will take effect at the start of the next subscription period. --- We may update the game periodically, for example to add new features or content or to fix bugs or other technical issues. Please note that the game may not function properly if you do not have the newest version installed. If you have not installed the latest update, Rovio will not be responsible for the game failing to function as expected. While our game is free to download and play, some game items can also be purchased for real money and the game may include loot boxes or other game mechanics with random rewards. Purchasing these items is optional but you can also disable in-app purchases in your device’s settings. Terms of Use: https://www.rovio.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.rovio.com/privacy --- This game may include: - Direct links to social networking websites that are intended for an audience over the age of 13. - Direct links to the internet that can take players away from the game with the potential to browse any web page. - Advertising of Rovio products and also products from select partners. - The option to make in-app purchases. The bill payer should always be consulted beforehand. - This application may require internet connectivity and subsequent data transfer charges may apply. After the initial download, additional content will be downloaded and this may include data charges.

About

Ascendant X

Features
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Ascendant is an offline arena survival roguelite built for quick, intense runs. Fight through escalating waves, collect powerful weapons, and shape every run with permanent upgrades, characters, skins, and arena themes earned through play. Choose between Endless mode or liberate districts across the City campaign. • Fast twin-stick action with automatic firing • Random weapons, upgrades, objectives, and bosses • Offline play with no account required • Earn shards to unlock lasting upgrades and cosmetics • Optional rewarded ad for one revive per run

Screenshots

Angry Birds Evolution4 screens
Ascendant X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ascendant X at none against Angry Birds Evolution's 10. Angry Birds Evolution's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Angry Birds Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Ascendant X asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Angry Birds Evolution versus Ascendant X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAngry Birds EvolutionAscendant X
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (49K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings49K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size639 MB7 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperRovio Entertainment OyjRIDVAN ULAS CAN

Bugs and requests

Angry Birds Evolution

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Birds disappearing after hatching
  • Leveling up birds causing them to devolve
  • Daily challenges ending prematurely

Requested features

4 requests
  • More story content and levels
  • Ability to reset bird evolution choices
  • Improved clan features and rewards
  • Increased drop rates for high-tier birds

Ascendant X

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Angry Birds Evolution

One-time10
  • Special_0.99$0.99
  • Weekend Offer!$1.99
  • Special_4.99$4.99
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  • Pocketful of Gems$4.99
  • Special_4.99_2$4.99
  • Hatchling Bundle$7.99
  • Bag of Gems$9.99
  • Special_9.99$9.99
  • Pile of Gems$19.99
  • Special_19.99$19.99
None

Ascendant X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Angry Birds Evolution free?
Angry Birds Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ascendant X free?
Ascendant X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Angry Birds Evolution or Ascendant X have ads?
Both Angry Birds Evolution and Ascendant X show ads.

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