Comparison

Zombie Evolution vs Swarm Simulator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Zombie Evolution

Combine different mutant zombies to create a unique undead horde. Discover new species, unlock a mind-blowing story, and find various endings in this incremental clicker game. It's a biohazard dream for aspiring necromancers.

Highlights
  • Graft and stitch mutant zombies
  • Discover new zombie species
  • Unlock a mind-blowing story
  • Incremental clicker gameplay
  • Multiple possible endings
  • Doodle-like illustrations
Features
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That zombie apocalypse you’ve always wanted to bring about is finally a thing! Graft and stitch together different mutant zombies and create an undead horde to call yours! Each and every one of them will be a unique shambling corpse with hopes and dreams and a healthy appetite for human brains! And they’re very low-maintenance, too, what with their favorite dish being so abundant and all. It’s every necromancer’s dream! UNDEAD FEATURES • Pantheon: a new place for supreme beings to look down on us mortals and laugh at our misery • Impostors: watch out for impostors trying to steal the spotlight from the zombies HOW TO PLAY • Drag and drop similar zombies to create new mysterious creatures • Use zombie eggs to earn coins, buy new creatures and make even more money • Alternatively, fiercely tap a zombie to make coins pop from their eggs HIGHLIGHTS • Different stages and many zombie species to discover • A mind-blowing story with brain melting twists! • The unexpected mix of alpaca-like evolution and incremental clicker games • Doodle-like illustrations • Various possible endings: find your destiny • No zombies were harmed in the making of this game, only developers Now THIS is bio hazard! Disclaimer: While this App is completely free to play, some additional content can be purchased for real money in-game. If you do not want to use this feature, please turn off in-app purchases in your device's settings. Like our page on Facebook and be the first to know about our upcoming games and updates! http://fb.com/tappshq

About

Swarm Simulator

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
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Over 2 MILLION PLAYERS! Swarm Simulator: Evolution brings the strategic, incremental, idle, clicker gameplay of the wildly successful web game into a new 3D world with dozens of new systems and extra features! Evolve your way from lowly larvae and drones to all-powerful hive Overminds and beyond in this idle masterpiece! Conquer territory with fearsome Stingers and Locusts to become a tycoon of unit production. Sacrifice smaller units for the greater good of the colony and Ascend over and over as you build your Swarm toward its ultimate goal of universe spanning conquest! == Swarm Simulator Features == Idle Clicker Gameplay • Endless progression - start with a few lowly units, evolve and hatch your way to unimaginable numbers. • Idle mode - the game will keep progressing whether it's open or not, take a break for a few hours and your Swarm will grow and grow! • Ascend your Swarm to start over on a new world but with powerful new Mutations. Evolution Upgrades • All new 3D graphics and new units, dozens of 3D bugs in a fully 3D world. • Elixirs give short term buffs to your Swarm, use a Rage elixir to capture more territory ... or a Warper elixir to speed up time itself! • Golden Bugs can be captured to give long-term bonuses to your Swarm. • Swarm Lord Invasions, the HFL, Carapace Shards, unlockable skins for your bugs and more! The classic text-based incremental game has been reborn in vibrant 3D. Download Swarm Simulator now and conquer EVERYTHING!

Screenshots

Zombie Evolution4 screens
Swarm Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Swarm Simulator at every 9 days against Zombie Evolution's every 6 weeks. Swarm Simulator also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Zombie Evolution sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Swarm Simulator sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Zombie Evolution against 4.7 for Swarm Simulator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 2.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Zombie Evolution's written reviews are positive against 78% of Swarm Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zombie Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, Swarm Simulator every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Zombie Evolution versus Swarm Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombie EvolutionSwarm Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.1K ratings)4.7 (2.7K ratings)
Positive reviews81.9% of reviews — better78.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K2.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB158 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDAIron Horse Games LLC

Customer experience

Zombie Evolution

All ratings2,119 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews199 reviews
Positive81.9%
Neutral8.0%
Negative10.1%

Swarm Simulator

All ratings2,719 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral5.1%
Negative16.6%

User reviews

Zombie Evolution

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game
  • 🎨 Enjoyable customization
  • 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
  • 🧟‍♂️ Cute zombie designs

Room to improve

  • 💰 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🔍 Limited progression/content
  • 🔙 Difficulty returning from certain areas

Swarm Simulator

From 2.7K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Zombie Evolution

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Hats/accessories disappearing
  • Daily rewards not working
  • Freezing/crashing on certain screens
  • Progression issues when recreating universe

Requested features

4 requests
  • More evolution types and worlds
  • Improved daily reward system
  • Ability to save/restore progress
  • Reduced ad frequency

Swarm Simulator

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • More content and updates
  • Offline mode
  • Customization options
  • Improved progression and endgame

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Zombie Evolution

One-time12
  • pack of rubies$1.99
  • Hard Currency Pack 1$1.99
  • pack with diamonds$1.99
Show 9 more
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Shop Bundle$2.99
  • Promo Bundles Very High$2.99
  • Hard Currency Pack 22 variants$3.99
  • big pack of rubies$4.99
  • Shop Bundle$5.99
  • Trinket$6.99
  • Hard Currency Pack 3$6.99
  • starter bundle discount$9.99
11 purchases

Swarm Simulator

One-time11
  • Pouch of Crystals$4.99
  • Elixir Mega Pack$4.99
  • Swarm Supporter Pack$9.99
Show 8 more
  • Bag of Crystals$9.99
  • Crystalline King Pack$9.99
  • Arcane Amplifier Pack$9.99
  • Super Shards Pack$9.99
  • Challenge Crusher Pack$9.99
  • Barrel of Crystals$19.99
  • Elixir Ultra Pack$24.99
  • Storehouse of Crystals$49.99

Questions

Is Zombie Evolution free?
Zombie Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Swarm Simulator free?
Swarm Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zombie Evolution or Swarm Simulator?
Zombie Evolution and Swarm Simulator are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.1K and 2.7K ratings respectively.
Do Zombie Evolution or Swarm Simulator have ads?
Both Zombie Evolution and Swarm Simulator show ads.
Which is updated more often, Zombie Evolution or Swarm Simulator?
Zombie Evolution ships an update every 6 weeks, and Swarm Simulator every 9 days. Most recently, Zombie Evolution was updated on October 6, 2026 and Swarm Simulator on October 7, 2026.

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