# Clone Evolution vs AutoWar

The clearest difference is ads: Clone Evolution at none against AutoWar's shown. Clone Evolution also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 33%) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 535). AutoWar's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, 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 AutoWar sells 2 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 AutoWar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 535 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Clone Evolution's written reviews are positive against 33% of AutoWar's.

Clone Evolution ships an update every 3 months, AutoWar every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clone Evolution | AutoWar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clone-evolution-cyber-war/id1185779587/reviews) | **[4.5 (535 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autowar-evolution-of-engines/id6467377450/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 535 |
| Positive reviews | **64.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 426 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Feelingtouch Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/458613007) | [MAD PIXEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581972745) |

## 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


### AutoWar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autowar-evolution-of-engines/id6467377450)

Design and build unique vehicles from over 100 parts, spanning different eras. Engage in strategic combat against players worldwide, climb leaderboards, and prove your engineering and battle skills.

**Highlights:** Build and customize vehicles, Over 100 spare parts, Engage in epic combat, Climb global leaderboards, Experience evolution of eras, Global real-time battles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ONE TIME OFFER! | $1.99 | one-time |
| ADS FREE | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 💪 Customizable builds
- 🎨 Unique art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🤯 Unbalanced gameplay
- 🤖 Questionable AI behavior
- 🔍 Lack of part details

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Unresponsive controls
- Inconsistent physics

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Progression system
- Part filtering and comparison
- Detailed part stats


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clone Evolution free?

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

### Is AutoWar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clone Evolution or AutoWar?

AutoWar is rated higher. Clone Evolution averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while AutoWar averages 4.5 from 535 ratings.

### Do Clone Evolution or AutoWar have ads?

AutoWar shows ads; Clone Evolution does not.

### Which is updated more often, Clone Evolution or AutoWar?

Clone Evolution ships an update every 3 months, and AutoWar every 4 weeks. Most recently, Clone Evolution was updated on October 26, 2026 and AutoWar on October 27, 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.*