# Human Evolution vs Planet Builder

The clearest difference is rating: Planet Builder at 5.0 against Human Evolution's 4.6. Planet Builder also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). Human Evolution's advantage is ratings volume (3.2K vs 5) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Planet Builder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Human Evolution has 3.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Human Evolution ships an update monthly, Planet Builder every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Human Evolution | Planet Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/human-evolution-idle-clicker/id1383617381/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-builder-idle-evolution/id6744976926/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 204 MB | 705 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WAZZAPPS GLOBAL LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562813968) | [Olha Kolomiiets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701258620) |

## What reviewers say

### Human Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/human-evolution-idle-clicker/id1383617381)

An idle evolutionary simulator where you tap to guide life from simple organisms to advanced beings like cyborgs and posthumans. Explore different evolutionary paths, conquer space, and discover new life forms on other planets. Participate in themed events to unlock new worlds and creatures.

**Highlights:** Idle evolutionary simulator, Tap to evolve life, Unlock new life forms, Conquer space and colonize planets, Themed evolution events, Collect creatures and worlds

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Evolutionary explosion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter's pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mega pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Event Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Safe Box | $3.99 | one-time |
| Event Big Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Darwin's Chest | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate pack | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Educational and suitable for children
- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 💡 Interesting evolutionary concepts
- 👍 Relaxing and good for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent and intrusive ads
- 🔋 Game heats up device and drains battery
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g., creatures reverting, freezing)
- 🔒 Paid ad-removal feature not fully effective

**Reported bugs**

- Creatures reverting to earlier stages
- Game freezing or crashing
- Piggy bank and upgrade features not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to reset/restart the game
- Automatic bubble popping/merging feature
- More content and new planets/species
- Multiplayer or sandbox mode


### Planet Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-builder-idle-evolution/id6744976926)

Create and evolve your own planets in this relaxing cosmic adventure. Gather resources, build diverse worlds, and discover quirky objects to bring your universe to life. Enjoy endless creative possibilities with upgrades and boosters.

**Highlights:** Planet creation and evolution, Resource gathering, Cosmic object collection, Planet upgrades and boosters, Idle gameplay, Universe building

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamonds Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Booster | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Human Evolution free?

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

### Is Planet Builder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Human Evolution or Planet Builder?

Planet Builder is rated higher. Human Evolution averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Planet Builder averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Human Evolution or Planet Builder have ads?

Both Human Evolution and Planet Builder show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Human Evolution or Planet Builder?

Human Evolution ships an update monthly, and Planet Builder every 6 days. Most recently, Human Evolution was updated on October 1, 2026 and Planet Builder on September 18, 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.*