# Clone Evolution vs Epic Summoners

The clearest difference is update cadence: Epic Summoners at every 2 months against Clone Evolution's every 3 months. Clone Evolution's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clone Evolution sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Epic Summoners sells 11 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 — 4.4 for Clone Evolution against 4.5 for Epic Summoners. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Clone Evolution's written reviews are positive against 71% of Epic Summoners's.

Clone Evolution ships an update every 3 months, Epic Summoners every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clone Evolution | Epic Summoners |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clone-evolution-cyber-war/id1185779587/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-summoners-monsters-war/id1221242087/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | **71.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 426 MB | 507 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Feelingtouch Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/458613007) | [Aladdin VPN INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439164057) |

## What reviewers say

### Clone Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clone-evolution-cyber-war/id1185779587)

Command an army of genetically engineered clones in this idle RPG. Explore a vast gene bank, equip heroes, and engage in automated battles to defeat an evil corporation. Collect powerful heroes and evolve their abilities for strategic combat.

**Highlights:** Automatic idle combat system, Extensive gene cloning and evolution, Multi-line RPG hero development, Endless PVE/PVP sci-fi combat, Collect and equip unique heroes, Automatic background progression

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems Pack I | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hero Upgrade Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini Monthly Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Week Pack II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Month Pack II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Week Card II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $14.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack IV | $19.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack V | $29.99 | one-time |
| New Package VI | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cool art style
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good time-killer game
- 🤖 Interesting character designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Questionable character choices (e.g. Hitler)

**Reported bugs**

- In-app purchases not working
- Frequent server disconnections
- Progression-blocking bugs

**Requested features**

- More free-to-play friendly progression
- Improved customer support
- Better event and reward balancing
- More character diversity


### Epic Summoners

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-summoners-monsters-war/id1221242087)

Assemble a team of heroes and warriors for an epic idle RPG battle. Recruit, upgrade, and strategize to overcome challenges, earn rewards offline, and compete with players worldwide.

**Highlights:** Idle auto-battles, Hero recruitment and upgrades, Strategic combat planning, Offline reward earning, Global player competition, Expedition Airship, Arena, Magic Ladder

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Activity Packs 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Packs 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy Monthly Gift | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Monthly Packs 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Activity Packs 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Activity Packs 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy Big Monthly Gift | $14.99 | one-time |
| Buy Activity Packs 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Gift | $19.99 | one-time |
| Push Packs 10 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Summer Luxury Gift | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and entertaining
- 💡 Unique hero collection mechanics
- 🚀 Smooth graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win elements
- 🐛 Bugs, glitches, and server issues
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression for free-to-play players

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Lost progress and missing in-app purchases
- Unreliable server connectivity

**Requested features**

- More ways to earn fusion medals
- Improved customer support and communication
- Increased hero variety and balancing
- Reduced level/VIP requirements for game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clone Evolution free?

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

### Is Epic Summoners free?

Epic Summoners is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Clone Evolution or Epic Summoners?

Epic Summoners is rated higher. Clone Evolution averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Epic Summoners averages 4.5 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Clone Evolution or Epic Summoners have ads?

Neither Clone Evolution nor Epic Summoners shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clone Evolution or Epic Summoners?

Clone Evolution ships an update every 3 months, and Epic Summoners every 2 months. Most recently, Clone Evolution was updated on September 22, 2026 and Epic Summoners on September 24, 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.*