# Swarm Simulator vs Species evolution

The clearest difference is rating: Swarm Simulator at 4.7 against Species evolution's 2.7. Swarm Simulator also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 3). Species evolution's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Swarm Simulator sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Species evolution sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Swarm Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swarm Simulator has 2.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Swarm Simulator ships an update every 9 days, Species evolution every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swarm Simulator | Species evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swarm-simulator-evolution/id1320056680/reviews)** | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/species-evolution/id1637074027/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Iron Horse Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1281721366) | [Maksim Kenin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465659574) |

## 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


### Species evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/species-evolution/id1637074027)

Develop and evolve your own creatures in a 3D life simulator. Choose between predator or herbivore paths, upgrade creature characteristics, and manage your species' survival and population growth in various game modes.

**Highlights:** Creature evolution and development, Survival and sandbox modes, Predator vs. Herbivore choices, Upgrade creature characteristics, Artificial intelligence for creature behavior, Population management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock sandbox | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Swarm Simulator free?

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

### Is Species evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Swarm Simulator or Species evolution?

Swarm Simulator is rated higher. Swarm Simulator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Species evolution averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Swarm Simulator or Species evolution have ads?

Swarm Simulator shows ads; Species evolution does not.

### Which is updated more often, Swarm Simulator or Species evolution?

Swarm Simulator ships an update every 9 days, and Species evolution every 5 months. Most recently, Swarm Simulator was updated on September 29, 2026 and Species evolution on September 6, 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.*