# Cell to Singularity vs TownsFolk

The clearest difference is ads: TownsFolk at none against Cell to Singularity's shown. TownsFolk also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Cell to Singularity's advantage is chart position (#126 vs unranked) and ratings volume (23K vs 3.2K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cell to Singularity sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and TownsFolk sells 2 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 4.7 for TownsFolk. 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 73% of TownsFolk's.

Cell to Singularity ships an update fortnightly, TownsFolk weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cell to Singularity | TownsFolk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-to-singularity-evolution/id1327555461/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/townsfolk/id6670406987/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 3.2K |
| Positive reviews | **82.4% of reviews** | 73.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#126** | — |
| Size | 494 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Computer Lunch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287171333) | [Short Circuit Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681849083) |

## What reviewers say

### Cell to Singularity

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

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Free · Strategy, #162 Top Grossing · Strategy, #172 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


### TownsFolk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/townsfolk/id6670406987)

Lead settlers to build and expand a thriving colony in a mysterious and dangerous world. Manage resources, make critical decisions, and overcome challenges to ensure your settlement's survival. Explore the unknown, face disasters, and appease a demanding king.

**Highlights:** Build and expand settlements, Explore unknown territories, Survive challenges and disasters, Roguelite strategy gameplay, Skirmish and puzzle modes, Handcrafted pixel art visuals, Weekly challenge mode

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shadow of Empires bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| TownsFolk: A new world | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Solid tutorial
- 👍 Portrait mode
- 👍 Great city sim game
- 👍 Interesting mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💰 Requires payment after tutorial
- 🔍 Needs better balancing
- 🔍 Needs deeper gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial freezes the game
- Can't build anything and days don't progress
- Save data reverts or gets corrupted

**Requested features**

- Creative/easy mode to keep progress
- Leaderboards and daily challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cell to Singularity free?

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

### Is TownsFolk free?

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

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

Cell to Singularity is rated higher. Cell to Singularity averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while TownsFolk averages 4.7 from 3.2K ratings.

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

Cell to Singularity shows ads; TownsFolk does not.

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

Cell to Singularity ships an update fortnightly, and TownsFolk weekly. Most recently, Cell to Singularity was updated on September 24, 2026 and TownsFolk on September 24, 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.*