Comparison

Swarm Simulator vs Scorpion Evolution

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

Head to head
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!

About

Scorpion Evolution

Embark on a thrilling 3D adventure as a scorpion, evolving into a powerful predator. Devour creatures, collect power-ups, and make strategic choices to grow. Dodge obstacles and outwit rivals in an adrenaline-pumping race for survival and dominance.

Highlights
  • Evolutionary gameplay
  • Strategic route selection
  • Obstacle dodging
  • Power-up collection
  • Rival scorpion battles
Features
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Scorpion Evolution - Run 3D Race Through Evolution at Breakneck Speed! Dive into an exhilarating adventure as a tiny scorpion, striving to evolve into the ultimate predator in this captivating 3D mobile game. Key Features: - Evolutionary Gameplay: Begin as a modest scorpion and transform into a formidable hunter by devouring creatures and collecting power-ups along your path. - Strategic Decision-Making: Navigate your journey by selecting the best route to enhance your growth while steering clear of perilous obstacles and rival scorpions. - Adrenaline-Pumping Action: Experience heart-pounding excitement as you dodge obstacles and outwit competing scorpions in a battle for dominance. Ready to unlock your scorpion's full potential? Join the evolution frenzy in Scorpion Evolution - Run 3D today!

Screenshots

Swarm Simulator4 screens
Scorpion Evolution4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Swarm Simulator at 78% against Scorpion Evolution's 25%. Swarm Simulator also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Scorpion Evolution's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Swarm Simulator sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Scorpion Evolution sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Swarm Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.7K and 3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Swarm Simulator's written reviews are positive against 25% of Scorpion Evolution's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swarm Simulator ships an update every 9 days, Scorpion Evolution every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Swarm Simulator versus Scorpion Evolution: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwarm SimulatorScorpion Evolution
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.7K ratings) — better4.5 (3K ratings)
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.7K3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB412 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIron Horse Games LLCCTC Technology Limited

Customer experience

Swarm Simulator

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

Scorpion Evolution

All ratings2,980 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

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

Scorpion Evolution

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Swarm Simulator

One-time11
  • Pouch of Crystals$4.99
  • Elixir Mega Pack$4.99
  • Swarm Supporter Pack$9.99
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  • 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
1 purchases

Scorpion Evolution

One-time1
  • No ADS basic$1.99

Questions

Is Swarm Simulator free?
Swarm Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scorpion Evolution free?
Scorpion Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Swarm Simulator or Scorpion Evolution?
Swarm Simulator is rated higher. Swarm Simulator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Scorpion Evolution averages 4.5 from 3K ratings.
Do Swarm Simulator or Scorpion Evolution have ads?
Swarm Simulator shows ads; Scorpion Evolution does not.
Which is updated more often, Swarm Simulator or Scorpion Evolution?
Swarm Simulator ships an update every 9 days, and Scorpion Evolution every 2 weeks. Most recently, Swarm Simulator was updated on September 22, 2026 and Scorpion Evolution on September 24, 2026.

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