# Clone Evolution vs Idle Civilizations

The clearest difference is ads: Clone Evolution at none against Idle Civilizations's shown. Clone Evolution also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Idle Civilizations's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clone Evolution sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Civilizations sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Idle Civilizations holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 3.2K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Clone Evolution's written reviews are positive against 33% of Idle Civilizations's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Clone Evolution ships an update every 3 months, Idle Civilizations every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clone Evolution | Idle Civilizations |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clone-evolution-cyber-war/id1185779587/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-civilizations-evolution/id6447911434/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **64.6% of reviews** | 32.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 426 MB | 521 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Feelingtouch Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/458613007) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## 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


### Idle Civilizations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-civilizations-evolution/id6447911434)

Build and grow civilizations from the dawn of humanity to the future in this idle strategy game. Earn money, hire workers, and customize your character as you progress through different historical eras. Relax and watch your empire expand without pressure.

**Highlights:** Build and grow civilizations, Idle progression, Time travel mechanics, Resource management, Character customization, Tower building

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mini Gem Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Wheel Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Better Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ad Tickets Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Gem Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Greatest Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Wheel Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Income Boost x2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dragon slayer pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Free Rewards Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Upgraded Epic Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast progression
- 👍 Cute graphics and animations
- 🔒 No forced ads
- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay loop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive ad removal
- 🔁 Repetitive progression
- 🤑 Excessive microtransactions
- 🔍 Lack of instructions/tutorials

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to craft higher rarity event items
- Offline progress not working
- Purchased ad removal not working

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Save/load game progress
- Improved balance and progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clone Evolution free?

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

### Is Idle Civilizations free?

Idle Civilizations is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Clone Evolution or Idle Civilizations?

Idle Civilizations is rated higher. Clone Evolution averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Idle Civilizations averages 4.7 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Clone Evolution or Idle Civilizations have ads?

Idle Civilizations shows ads; Clone Evolution does not.

### Which is updated more often, Clone Evolution or Idle Civilizations?

Clone Evolution ships an update every 3 months, and Idle Civilizations every 5 weeks. Most recently, Clone Evolution was updated on September 22, 2026 and Idle Civilizations on September 20, 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.*