# Cat Evolution vs Lost Artifacts Chapter 1

Cat Evolution and Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of Cat Evolution's written reviews are positive against 0% of Lost Artifacts Chapter 1's. Cat Evolution also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 15). Lost Artifacts Chapter 1's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cat Evolution sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 sells 4 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 — 4.8 for Cat Evolution against 4.8 for Lost Artifacts Chapter 1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cat Evolution has 8.1K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Cat Evolution's written reviews are positive against 0% of Lost Artifacts Chapter 1's.

Cat Evolution ships an update every 10 days, Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cat Evolution | Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-evolution-kitty-fusion/id1126539920/reviews) | [4.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-artifacts-chapter-1/id1289664259/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **81.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 341 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [8Floor Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802193607) |

## What reviewers say

### Cat Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-evolution-kitty-fusion/id1126539920)

Combine cats to evolve them into unique and bizarre forms in this incremental clicker game. Discover new species, collect coins, and unlock various endings. It's a purr-fectly amusing experience for cat lovers.

**Highlights:** Combine cats to evolve, Discover curious and bizarre forms, Collect cat poop coins, Unlock different stages and species, Experience a mind-blowing story, Multiple possible endings

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| instant coins doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack with some diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack of diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| ads removal | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack with more diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| big pack of rubies | $4.99 | one-time |
| income doubler | $5.99 | one-time |
| pack with plenty of diamonds | $6.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| starter bundle with discount | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 😻 Cute and amusing cat designs
- 🚀 Fast progression and evolution
- 💎 Ability to customize cats with hats

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive ads that can crash the game
- 🤔 Disappearing cat customizations after restarting
- 🤯 Glitches with berry and tractor functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when watching certain ads
- Purchased cats disappearing after crashes
- Berries and tractor not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to save custom cat colors
- Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
- Improved crate opening experience (no need to tap individually)


### Lost Artifacts Chapter 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-artifacts-chapter-1/id1289664259)

Embark on an adventure as an archeologist searching for ancient treasure. Build a city, manage resources, and restore ancient statues through 40 engaging levels. Face dangerous enemies and explore unique locations in this captivating casual strategy game.

**Highlights:** 40 vivid levels, City building and resource management, Restore ancient statues, Fun plot and captivating gameplay, Dangerous enemies and unique locations, Helpful bonuses and simple controls

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| One minute offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| Season offer | $10.99 | one-time |
| Full price | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cat Evolution free?

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

### Is Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 free?

Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cat Evolution or Lost Artifacts Chapter 1?

Cat Evolution and Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8.1K and 15 ratings respectively.

### Do Cat Evolution or Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 have ads?

Both Cat Evolution and Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cat Evolution or Lost Artifacts Chapter 1?

Cat Evolution ships an update every 10 days, and Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 every 2 months. Most recently, Cat Evolution was updated on September 25, 2026 and Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 on September 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.*