# Epoch Core vs Evolution Planet

The clearest difference is price: Epoch Core at Free against Evolution Planet's $14.99. Epoch Core also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Evolution Planet's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 18 months). On device support there is nothing between them.

Epoch Core is free to download; Evolution Planet costs $14.99 up front. Evolution Planet sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Epoch Core asks for nothing beyond the download.

Evolution Planet holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evolution Planet has 78 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Epoch Core's written reviews are positive against 58% of Evolution Planet's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Epoch Core ships an update every 18 months, Evolution Planet every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Epoch Core | Evolution Planet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epoch-core/id1177530091/reviews) | **[4.6 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolution-planet-14-billion/id1581068279/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **78** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 58.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 162 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [昊天 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/981803173) | [Oscar Tsang](https://appshunter.io/developer/416987065) |

## What reviewers say

### Epoch Core

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epoch-core/id1177530091)

Explore procedurally generated, earth-like planets with ambient music. Designed for relaxation, this app offers a unique visual and auditory experience. Requires newer iOS devices for full graphical features.

**Highlights:** Procedural planet generation, Earth-like planet exploration, Ambient music, Relaxing experience, Full graphic features on newer devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Evolution Planet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolution-planet-14-billion/id1581068279)

Create and customize your own solar systems with detailed control over planetary orbits, sizes, and rotation. Save up to 100 unique celestial configurations. Explore the vastness of space you design.

**Highlights:** Solar system simulation, Customizable planet orbits, Adjust planet size and rotation, Add rings and satellites, Save up to 100 solar systems

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5000 Energy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Energy | $5.99 | one-time |
| 90000 Energy | $9.99 | one-time |
| 250000 Energy | $19.99 | one-time |
| 500000 Energy | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Epoch Core free?

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

### Is Evolution Planet free?

Evolution Planet costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Epoch Core or Evolution Planet?

Evolution Planet is rated higher. Epoch Core averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Evolution Planet averages 4.6 from 78 ratings.

### Do Epoch Core or Evolution Planet have ads?

Evolution Planet shows ads; Epoch Core does not.

### Which is updated more often, Epoch Core or Evolution Planet?

Epoch Core ships an update every 18 months, and Evolution Planet every 3 months. Most recently, Epoch Core was updated on September 17, 2026 and Evolution Planet on October 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.*