# EvoPet vs Mini Empire

The clearest difference is ratings volume: EvoPet at 292 against Mini Empire's 24. Mini Empire's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EvoPet sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Mini Empire sells 10 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 — 4.6 for EvoPet against 4.5 for Mini Empire. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EvoPet has 292 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of EvoPet's written reviews are positive against 92% of Mini Empire's.

EvoPet ships an update monthly, Mini Empire daily. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EvoPet | Mini Empire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evopet/id1449709938/reviews)** | [4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-empire-hero-never-cry/id6526476247/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **292** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 89.1% of reviews | **91.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 491 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jamie Ford](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449709937) | [Muye Games Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601609293) |

## What reviewers say

### EvoPet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evopet/id1449709938)

Raise, train, and evolve virtual monster pets. Engage in strategic card-based battles, collect unique monsters, and explore an expansive skill tree. Enjoy solo play, local co-op, and PvP.

**Highlights:** Hatch and evolve monster pets, Strategic card-based battling, Collect monsters, foods, and environments, Expansive skill and perk trees, Local co-op and PvP multiplayer, Roguelite game mode

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $6.99 | one-time |
| Double Perks | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pack | $24.99 | one-time |


### Mini Empire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-empire-hero-never-cry/id6526476247)

Engage in a global hero card battle across ancient civilizations. Summon legendary heroes, strategize in epic duels, build a dream home, and explore vast wilderness. Experience roguelike adventures and customize unique fighting styles with DIY skills.

**Highlights:** Global hero card battles, Summon legendary heroes, Build a dream home, Explore wilderness adventures, Roguelike gameplay, DIY customizable skills

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99 Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| $2.99 Gift | $2.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Gift | $4.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Gift | $9.99 | one-time |
| $14.99 Gift | $14.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 Gift | $19.99 | one-time |
| $29.99 Gift | $29.99 | one-time |
| $49.99 Gift | $49.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 Gift | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EvoPet free?

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

### Is Mini Empire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EvoPet or Mini Empire?

EvoPet is rated higher. EvoPet averages 4.6 out of 5 from 292 ratings, while Mini Empire averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.

### Do EvoPet or Mini Empire have ads?

Neither EvoPet nor Mini Empire shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EvoPet or Mini Empire?

EvoPet ships an update monthly, and Mini Empire daily. Most recently, EvoPet was updated on November 11, 2026 and Mini Empire on November 12, 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.*