# Furiends vs Swarm Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Swarm Simulator at 4.7 against Furiends's 4.0. Swarm Simulator also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 93) and review sentiment (78% vs 63%). Furiends's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Swarm Simulator sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Furiends asks for nothing beyond the download.

Swarm Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swarm Simulator has 2.7K ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Furiends's written reviews are positive against 78% of Swarm Simulator's.

Furiends ships an update every 3 weeks, Swarm Simulator every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Furiends | Swarm Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/furiends/id1169172611/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swarm-simulator-evolution/id1320056680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 93 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 511 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blue Goji LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769488398) | [Iron Horse Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281721366) |

## What reviewers say

### Furiends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/furiends/id1169172611)

Adopt and care for a virtual dog using augmented reality. Interact with your AR pet by feeding, walking, and playing. Earn in-game currency by tracking real-world activity to unlock new items and strengthen your bond.

**Highlights:** Adopt and raise AR dogs, Feed, walk, and play with pets, AR integration for real-world interaction, Track steps to earn in-game currency, Unlock outfits and accessories, Build a bond with your virtual pet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Swarm Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swarm-simulator-evolution/id1320056680)

Evolve your insect colony from simple larvae to powerful hive minds in this 3D incremental idle clicker game. Conquer territory, sacrifice units for growth, and ascend to unlock new mutations and expand your swarm across the universe.

**Highlights:** Incremental idle clicker gameplay, Endless progression and unit evolution, Idle mode for offline growth, Ascend system with new mutations, All-new 3D graphics and units, Elixir buffs and Golden Bug bonuses

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pouch of Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elixir Mega Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Swarm Supporter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystalline King Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Arcane Amplifier Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Shards Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Challenge Crusher Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Elixir Ultra Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Storehouse of Crystals | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 💡 Unique incremental mechanics
- 🔒 Minimal ads, not intrusive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in recent updates
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Stuck on loading screen
- Incorrect display of resources and upgrades
- Issues with cloud save functionality

**Requested features**

- More content and updates
- Offline mode
- Customization options
- Improved progression and endgame


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Furiends free?

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

### Is Swarm Simulator free?

Swarm Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Furiends or Swarm Simulator?

Swarm Simulator is rated higher. Furiends averages 4.0 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Swarm Simulator averages 4.7 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Furiends or Swarm Simulator have ads?

Swarm Simulator shows ads; Furiends does not.

### Which is updated more often, Furiends or Swarm Simulator?

Furiends ships an update every 3 weeks, and Swarm Simulator every 9 days. Most recently, Furiends was updated on August 31, 2026 and Swarm Simulator on September 22, 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.*