# Cell to Singularity vs The Tower

The clearest difference is rating: Cell to Singularity at 4.8 against The Tower's 4.2. Cell to Singularity also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 60%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cell to Singularity sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and The Tower sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cell to Singularity holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23K and 20K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Cell to Singularity's written reviews are positive against 60% of The Tower's.

Cell to Singularity ships an update every 2 weeks, The Tower every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cell to Singularity | The Tower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-to-singularity-evolution/id1327555461/reviews)** | [4.2 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tower-idle-tower-defense/id1575590830/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 20K |
| Positive reviews | **82.2% of reviews** | 60.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #134 | **#49** |
| Size | 498 MB | 438 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Computer Lunch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287171333) | [Tech Tree Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175843955) |

## What reviewers say

### Cell to Singularity

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

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Free · Strategy, #165 Top Grossing · Strategy, #181 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


### The Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-tower-idle-tower-defense/id1575590830)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Simulation, #58 Top Grossing · Strategy, #88 Top Free · Strategy, #206 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Build and upgrade a single tower to defend against waves of enemies in this incremental tower defense game. Unlock new areas, research upgrades, and manage a card collection for powerful bonuses. Compete in tournaments for ultimate weapons.

**Highlights:** Incremental tower defense gameplay, Permanent tower upgrades, Unlock new areas and bosses, Research new upgrades, Card collection for bonuses, Live tournament competitions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gem Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Milestone Premium 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Boost | $14.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Stone Pack 1 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Stone Pack 2 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Sized Gem Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Slow but steady progression
- 👍 No forced ads
- 👍 Simple but engaging gameplay
- 🎶 Calming music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Extremely slow progression
- 💰 Expensive upgrades and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔁 No offline/idle mode

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress after updates
- Ads freezing or crashing the game
- Inconsistent game speed and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Offline/idle mode to earn resources when not playing
- More enemy variety and boss battles
- Ability to save progress and resume games
- More customization options for the tower


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cell to Singularity free?

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

### Is The Tower free?

The Tower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cell to Singularity or The Tower?

Cell to Singularity is rated higher. Cell to Singularity averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while The Tower averages 4.2 from 20K ratings.

### Do Cell to Singularity or The Tower have ads?

Both Cell to Singularity and The Tower show ads.

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

Cell to Singularity ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Tower every 10 days. Most recently, Cell to Singularity was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Tower on November 3, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Cell to Singularity or The Tower?

Cell to Singularity currently peaks at #134 in the App Store charts, and The Tower at #49. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*