# Swarm Simulator vs Grimoire Incremental

The clearest difference is update cadence: Swarm Simulator at every 9 days against Grimoire Incremental's every 3 months. Swarm Simulator also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 544) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Grimoire Incremental's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 78%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Swarm Simulator sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Grimoire Incremental sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Swarm Simulator against 4.8 for Grimoire Incremental. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.7K and 544 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Swarm Simulator's written reviews are positive against 87% of Grimoire Incremental's.

Swarm Simulator ships an update every 9 days, Grimoire Incremental every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swarm Simulator | Grimoire Incremental |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swarm-simulator-evolution/id1320056680/reviews) | **[4.8 (544 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimoire-incremental/id1618966147/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 544 |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | **86.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Iron Horse Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281721366) | [Graham Goldstein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618966149) |

## 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


### Grimoire Incremental

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimoire-incremental/id1618966147)

Engage in a narrative-driven idle or clicker game where your choices shape society and unlock new mechanics. Progress through runs and prestiges with non-formulaic gameplay and optional ads.

**Highlights:** Non-formulaic gameplay, Branching narrative choices, Idle and clicker mechanics, Unlockable mechanics, Opt-in ads for bonuses, Single in-app purchase option

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisements | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Simplicity and minimalism
- 👍 Non-intrusive ads
- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Rewarding progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Slow progress in late game
- 🐛 Imbalanced builds
- 🐛 Lack of content variety

**Reported bugs**

- Progress loss on crash
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More content and updates
- Better late-game balance
- Detailed progression tracking
- Story expansion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swarm Simulator free?

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

### Is Grimoire Incremental free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Swarm Simulator or Grimoire Incremental?

Grimoire Incremental is rated higher. Swarm Simulator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Grimoire Incremental averages 4.8 from 544 ratings.

### Do Swarm Simulator or Grimoire Incremental have ads?

Both Swarm Simulator and Grimoire Incremental show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Swarm Simulator or Grimoire Incremental?

Swarm Simulator ships an update every 9 days, and Grimoire Incremental every 3 months. Most recently, Swarm Simulator was updated on September 29, 2026 and Grimoire Incremental on September 30, 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.*