# Cell to Singularity vs TreeSim

The clearest difference is rating: Cell to Singularity at 4.8 against TreeSim's 3.6. Cell to Singularity also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 5) and review sentiment (82% vs 67%). TreeSim's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cell to Singularity sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. TreeSim asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cell to Singularity holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cell to Singularity has 23K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Cell to Singularity's written reviews are positive against 67% of TreeSim's.

Cell to Singularity ships an update every 2 weeks, TreeSim weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cell to Singularity | TreeSim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-to-singularity-evolution/id1327555461/reviews)** | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treesim/id1472945202/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **82.3% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | — |
| Size | 498 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Computer Lunch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287171333) | [Bret Lester](https://appshunter.io/developer/917672169) |

## What reviewers say

### Cell to Singularity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-to-singularity-evolution/id1327555461)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Free · Strategy, #156 Top Grossing · Strategy, #178 Top Grossing · Simulation (US App Store)

Embark on an evolutionary journey from a single cell to a technological singularity. Tap to gain entropy, unlock new chapters of life, and witness milestones like dinosaur extinction and the Industrial Revolution. Explore the past, present, and future of humanity in this engaging idle clicker game.

**Highlights:** Evolutionary clicker gameplay, Gain Entropy currency, Unlock chapters of life, Climb Tech Tree, View 3D habitats, Discover scientific facts, Simulate life on Earth

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Darwinium Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Cubes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Darwinium Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Darwinium Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 150 Cubes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Darwinium Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| 300 Cubes | $7.99 | one-time |
| Darwinium Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Pass (30 Days) | $12.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| 900 Cubes | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game!
- 🚀 Amazing still
- 🚀 Best game ever
- 🚀 Very relaxing simple game packed with nicely designed content
- 🚀 Genuinely Brilliant

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lengthy but worth the read
- 🐛 Ads
- 🐛 Stolen logits
- 🐛 Ads too long
- 🐛 Too many LONG ads

**Reported bugs**

- Stopped getting metabits after simulation 11
- Mesozoic Valley simulation is bugged
- Crashes when loading data from server
- Rapid buy feature removed in update
- Ads not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add pls
- More in the Beyond
- More galaxies, planets, and stars in the Beyond
- Add insects, plants, and other animal groups
- Add a facility to turn off planet/star titles


### TreeSim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treesim/id1472945202)

Generate an endless array of unique trees with a simple tap. Experience a delightful and calming process as digital flora flourishes on your screen. It's a relaxing way to create algorithmic nature.

**Highlights:** Algorithmic tree creation, Infinite variety, Tap-to-grow mechanic, Relaxing gameplay, Delightful visual experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cell to Singularity free?

Cell to Singularity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TreeSim free?

TreeSim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cell to Singularity or TreeSim?

Cell to Singularity is rated higher. Cell to Singularity averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while TreeSim averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Cell to Singularity or TreeSim have ads?

Cell to Singularity shows ads; TreeSim does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cell to Singularity or TreeSim?

Cell to Singularity ships an update every 2 weeks, and TreeSim weekly. Most recently, Cell to Singularity was updated on October 22, 2026 and TreeSim on October 21, 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.*