# Swarm Simulator vs Evolution Simulator 3D

The clearest difference is price: Swarm Simulator at Free against Evolution Simulator 3D's $0.99. Swarm Simulator also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 10). Evolution Simulator 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Swarm Simulator is free to download; Evolution Simulator 3D costs $0.99 up front. Swarm Simulator sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Evolution Simulator 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Swarm Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swarm Simulator has 2.7K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Swarm Simulator's written reviews are positive against 100% of Evolution Simulator 3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swarm Simulator | Evolution Simulator 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swarm-simulator-evolution/id1320056680/reviews)** | [4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolution-simulator-3d/id1452065067/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 158 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Iron Horse Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281721366) | [Przemyslaw Gajc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434540442) |

## What reviewers say

### Swarm Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swarm-simulator-evolution/id1320056680)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pouch of Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elixir Mega Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Swarm Supporter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystalline King Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Arcane Amplifier Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Shards Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Challenge Crusher Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Elixir Ultra Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Storehouse of Crystals | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More content and updates
- Offline mode
- Customization options
- Improved progression and endgame


### Evolution Simulator 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolution-simulator-3d/id1452065067)

Evolve your creature through a world filled with different food types and enemies. Customize your creature with numerous upgrades and enjoy addictive gameplay with simple controls and nice graphics.

**Highlights:** Creature editor, Multiple food types, Various enemy types, Passive and active upgrades, 40 levels across 5 themes, Simple controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swarm Simulator free?

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

### Is Evolution Simulator 3D free?

Evolution Simulator 3D costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Swarm Simulator or Evolution Simulator 3D?

Swarm Simulator is rated higher. Swarm Simulator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Evolution Simulator 3D averages 4.2 from 10 ratings.

### Do Swarm Simulator or Evolution Simulator 3D have ads?

Swarm Simulator shows ads; Evolution Simulator 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, Swarm Simulator or Evolution Simulator 3D?

Swarm Simulator ships an update every 9 days, and Evolution Simulator 3D every 9 days. Most recently, Swarm Simulator was updated on October 5, 2026 and Evolution Simulator 3D on September 29, 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.*