# Evolution Board Game vs Clue

The clearest difference is price: Evolution Board Game at Free against Clue's $5.99. Evolution Board Game also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). Clue's advantage is chart position (#9 vs unranked) and ratings volume (36K vs 4.8K). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Evolution Board Game is free to download; Clue costs $5.99 up front. Evolution Board Game sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Clue sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Evolution Board Game against 4.7 for Clue. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clue has 36K ratings behind it against 4.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 59% and 59% positive.

Evolution Board Game ships an update every 11 days, Clue monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evolution Board Game | Clue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolution-board-game/id1112610493/reviews)** | [4.7 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clue-classic-edition/id1150534552/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.8K | **36K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.2% of reviews** | 59.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#9** |
| Size | 531 MB | 832 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [North Star Digital Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781946025) | [Marmalade Game Studio Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/988365603) |

## What reviewers say

### Evolution Board Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolution-board-game/id1112610493)

Adapt your species to survive and thrive in a dynamic ecosystem. Evolve traits to overcome environmental challenges and outcompete opponents. Experience a rich campaign, challenging multiplayer, and endless replayability with thousands of species combinations.

**Highlights:** Adapt species to survive, Evolve traits and abilities, Compete in dynamic ecosystems, Engaging single-player campaign, Online multiplayer matches, Thousands of species combinations

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gigantism | $0.99 | one-time |
| Venom | $0.99 | one-time |
| Promo Card Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stained Glass Cards | $2.99 | one-time |
| Promo Card Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Arms Race Promo Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Alone and Unafraid Promo Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Evolution Full Game | $6.99 | one-time |
| Climate | $6.99 | one-time |
| Flight Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |
| Base Game & Climate Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Flight & Promo Packs | $14.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent digital implementation of the board game
- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and animations
- 🤖 Challenging and well-designed AI opponents
- 🕹️ Smooth and intuitive gameplay
- 📚 Helpful tutorial and campaign mode

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔌 Battery-draining performance
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for full game access
- 🤖 Overpowered AI opponents in some cases
- 🤝 Limited multiplayer options and matchmaking

**Reported bugs**

- Campaign progress not saving properly
- Inability to create new accounts
- Multiplayer games freezing or crashing
- UI elements overlapping or not scaling correctly

**Requested features**

- Add local pass-and-play multiplayer
- Implement more customization options for creatures
- Introduce new gameplay modes and expansions
- Improve online matchmaking and stability
- Optimize performance for older devices


### Clue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clue-classic-edition/id1150534552)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Board, #11 Top Paid · Puzzle, #109 Top Paid · Games, #174 Top Paid (US App Store)

Step into the shoes of classic characters in this iconic murder mystery game. Explore a mansion in 3D, solve crimes with six suspects, six weapons, and nine rooms. Play against AI or challenge players worldwide online.

**Highlights:** Classic murder mystery gameplay, Iconic characters and rooms in 3D, Play against AI or online opponents, Private multiplayer for friends and family, Cross-platform multiplayer support, Online leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Warning | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Hollywood Theme | $6.99 | one-time |
| Vampire Theme | $6.99 | one-time |
| Snowy Peaks Theme | $6.99 | one-time |
| Masquerade Theme Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Sherlock Theme | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tropical Mystery Theme | $6.99 | one-time |
| Murder Express Theme | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Detective's Package | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🎨 Seamless gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 👍 Faithful to the board game
- 🎨 Automated gameplay features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Multiplayer issues and bugs
- 🤖 AI plays too perfectly
- 🔒 Lack of account/progress sync
- 🚫 Limited character/board selection without purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing/crashing during multiplayer
- Incorrect auto-fills on final accusation
- Purchased content not restoring properly
- Multiplayer lobby issues
- Inconsistent AI behavior

**Requested features**

- Randomized player starting positions
- Ability to mark revealed cards
- Expert mode with no auto-fills
- More game modes (speed, custom rules, etc.)
- Ability to chat with online players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evolution Board Game free?

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

### Is Clue free?

Clue costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Evolution Board Game or Clue?

Evolution Board Game is rated higher. Evolution Board Game averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Clue averages 4.7 from 36K ratings.

### Do Evolution Board Game or Clue have ads?

Neither Evolution Board Game nor Clue shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Evolution Board Game or Clue?

Evolution Board Game ships an update every 11 days, and Clue monthly. Most recently, Evolution Board Game was updated on October 24, 2026 and Clue on October 27, 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.*