# Idle World vs Homo Evolution

Idle World and Homo Evolution both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of Homo Evolution's written reviews are positive against 31% of Idle World's. Homo Evolution also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Idle World's advantage is ratings volume (34K vs 11K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle World sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Homo Evolution sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Idle World against 4.6 for Homo Evolution. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34K and 11K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Idle World's written reviews are positive against 59% of Homo Evolution's.

Idle World ships an update monthly, Homo Evolution every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle World | Homo Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-world-planet-miner/id1410042592/reviews) | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homo-evolution/id1441417054/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 11K |
| Positive reviews | 31.4% of reviews | **58.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 442 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [funcell Games Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165706492) | [AZUR INTERACTIVE GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-world-planet-miner/id1410042592)

Build and expand your own planet from the ground up in this addictive idle clicker game. Upgrade your world to generate energy, colonize new areas, and introduce life. Can you unlock the atmosphere and create a thriving planet?

**Highlights:** Planet creation and upgrades, Energy generation system, Colonize and expand, Introduce plants and animals, Unlock the atmosphere, Offline production

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Remove Interstitial  Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Limited Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack For Earth | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Idle Combo | $7.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mars | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Forever | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove all types of ads | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable
- 💡 Interesting facts and quotes
- 🚀 Fast progression early on

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🕰️ Slow progression later on

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing on launch
- Currency and upgrade tracking issues
- Prestige system resets progress
- Protection tab and mechanics not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Add more planets and solar system elements
- Improve offline earnings and time limits
- Implement a 'max' upgrade button
- Fix incorrect country information


### Homo Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homo-evolution/id1441417054)

Create your own world by merging creatures to unlock new life forms and advance through stages of evolution. Explore different branches of development, from animals to modern society, and discover new technologies and products.

**Highlights:** Merge creatures to create new life forms, Advance through 4 distinct world shaping paths, Unlock 8 stages of evolution, Explore animal, first people, and modern society branches, Tap to progress and unlock new worlds

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Disable Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| MULTIPLY BONUS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hard pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| EVOLUTION BOOST | $1.99 | one-time |
| X6 CREATURES BONUS | $1.99 | one-time |
| SPIN MASTER 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hard pack 3 | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Doesn't require mobile data
- 👍 Rewards for watching ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Sexist portrayal of women
- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔍 Slow progression

**Reported bugs**

- Mission timer issues
- Spinning wheel not working
- Creatures disappearing after merging

**Requested features**

- More worlds and characters
- Ability to reset progress
- Offline mission progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle World free?

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

### Is Homo Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle World or Homo Evolution?

Homo Evolution is rated higher. Idle World averages 4.5 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Homo Evolution averages 4.6 from 11K ratings.

### Do Idle World or Homo Evolution have ads?

Both Idle World and Homo Evolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Idle World or Homo Evolution?

Idle World ships an update monthly, and Homo Evolution every 3 weeks. Most recently, Idle World was updated on November 2, 2026 and Homo Evolution on November 2, 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.*