# Evolution 2 vs Alien World

The clearest difference is ads: Alien World at none against Evolution 2's shown. Alien World also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Evolution 2's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Evolution 2 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Alien World sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Evolution 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 47% and 47% positive.

Evolution 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, Alien World every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evolution 2 | Alien World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolution-2-battle-for-utopia/id1370027557/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-world-dbd-alien-games/id1617026166/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | **46.9% of reviews** | 46.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Keystorm Holdings Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436961937) | [Iram Shehzad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609736535) |

## What reviewers say

### Evolution 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolution-2-battle-for-utopia/id1370027557)

Engage in a thrilling sci-fi shooter experience on Planet Utopia, a post-apocalyptic world filled with danger. Combine strategy, RPG, and action elements with powerful weapons and unique abilities to battle enemies and uncover the planet's secrets.

**Highlights:** Sci-fi post-apocalypse setting, Mix of strategy, RPG, and action shooter, Tactical gameplay and character leveling, PvE campaign with missions and bosses, Cooperative and synchronous online multiplayer, Future arsenal with weapon upgrades, Base building and technology research

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| SF Assault Rifle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special offer (big) | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Crystallite Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 770 gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 550 gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium 30 days | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1200 gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Pack of Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2500 gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of Gems | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 🚀 Great graphics
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 No ads unless you want them
- 👍 Short or longer battles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and connectivity issues
- 🐛 Unbalanced PvP matchmaking
- 💰 Grindy progression without paying
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow story progression

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Connectivity issues and server problems
- Rewards not being granted properly

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- More story content and missions
- Ability to reset skill points
- Improved PvP matchmaking and balance


### Alien World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-world-dbd-alien-games/id1617026166)

Engage in thrilling 3D Sci-Fi war missions with unlimited sniper and commando action. This offline FPS game offers a campaign mode and team deathmatch with intelligent enemies. Become a super soldier and conquer the battlefield in this free-to-play adventure.

**Highlights:** 3D Sci-Fi war missions, Unlimited sniper and commando gameplay, Offline FPS mode, Campaign mode, Team Deathmatch, Intelligent enemies

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Open Theme One All Levels | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Theme 2 All Levels | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Theme 3 All Levels | $14.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Weapons | $29.99 | one-time |
| Open All Levels of Game | $29.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun alien shooter game
- 🚀 Good graphics
- ⭐ Awesome game
- 🎮 Cool levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and freezes a lot
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🤖 False advertising (wrong aliens shown)
- 🔫 Shooting health packs is wasteful

**Reported bugs**

- Game starts in the middle of an ad
- Freezes when trying to buy new weapons
- Crashes when moving
- Doesn't look like the screenshots

**Requested features**

- Add more updates
- Allow skin/character customization
- Add a boss fight
- Limit the number of aliens


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evolution 2 free?

Evolution 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Alien World free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Evolution 2 or Alien World?

Evolution 2 is rated higher. Evolution 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Alien World averages 4.5 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Evolution 2 or Alien World have ads?

Evolution 2 shows ads; Alien World does not.

### Which is updated more often, Evolution 2 or Alien World?

Evolution 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, and Alien World every 5 weeks. Most recently, Evolution 2 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Alien World on October 15, 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.*