# Cell to Singularity vs Idle Obelisk Miner

The clearest difference is ads: Idle Obelisk Miner at none against Cell to Singularity's shown. Idle Obelisk Miner also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (92% vs 82%). Cell to Singularity's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 3.2K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cell to Singularity sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Obelisk Miner sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Cell to Singularity against 4.9 for Idle Obelisk Miner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cell to Singularity has 23K ratings behind it against 3.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Cell to Singularity's written reviews are positive against 92% of Idle Obelisk Miner's.

Cell to Singularity ships an update every 2 weeks, Idle Obelisk Miner every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cell to Singularity | Idle Obelisk Miner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-to-singularity-evolution/id1327555461/reviews) | **[4.9 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-obelisk-miner/id6448125670/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 3.2K |
| Positive reviews | 82.3% of reviews | **92.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #127 | **#26** |
| Size | 498 MB | 58 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) | [Checkbox Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683568307) |

## What reviewers say

### Cell to Singularity

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

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Free · Strategy, #166 Top Grossing · Strategy, #180 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


### Idle Obelisk Miner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-obelisk-miner/id6448125670)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Simulation, #66 Top Grossing · Casual, #196 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Engage in an idle mining adventure where you excavate rocks, forge valuable bars, and advance through extensive upgrade paths. Discover new content by challenging the Obelisk and utilize a variety of bombs for enhanced gameplay. Enjoy both active tapping and passive idle progression with drones and offline rewards.

**Highlights:** Obelisk challenges and rewards, Extensive upgrade trees, Bomb crafting and leveling, Active and idle gameplay modes, Prestige system with artifacts, Hold-to-tap mining, Completion percentage tracking

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drone Value Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Gem Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlocks Megabomb! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlocks Transmuter Bomb! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Sale 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Gift Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Skill Surge Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2x Bar Income + 3x Bomb Dmg | $9.99 | one-time |
| Investment Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2x Ore and PP Income | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Founders Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Capitalist Bundle! | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pet Trainer Bundle! | $29.99 | one-time |
| Vein Extractor Bundle! | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gift Lovers Bundle! | $34.99 | one-time |
| Angler's Bundle! | $34.99 | one-time |
| Bomber Extraordinaire Bundle! | $34.99 | one-time |
| Archaeology Bundle! | $34.99 | one-time |
| Fisher's Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |
| Progression Booster Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Ad-free experience
- 👍 Generous with free currency
- 🚀 Engaging gameplay loop
- 👍 Active and helpful community
- 🚀 Frequent content updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- ⏳ Slow progression at later stages
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📱 Limited offline progress

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent drop rates on certain floors
- Upgrade costs not clearly displayed
- Drone fuel timer not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Improved cloud save/cross-device sync
- More offline progression options
- Expanded stats and analytics
- Additional mini-games or side activities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cell to Singularity free?

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

### Is Idle Obelisk Miner free?

Idle Obelisk Miner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cell to Singularity or Idle Obelisk Miner?

Idle Obelisk Miner is rated higher. Cell to Singularity averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Idle Obelisk Miner averages 4.9 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Cell to Singularity or Idle Obelisk Miner have ads?

Cell to Singularity shows ads; Idle Obelisk Miner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cell to Singularity or Idle Obelisk Miner?

Cell to Singularity ships an update every 2 weeks, and Idle Obelisk Miner every 5 days. Most recently, Cell to Singularity was updated on October 21, 2026 and Idle Obelisk Miner on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Cell to Singularity or Idle Obelisk Miner?

Cell to Singularity currently peaks at #127 in the App Store charts, and Idle Obelisk Miner at #26. 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.*