# Cell Expansion Wars vs Evo Pop

The clearest difference is rating: Evo Pop at 4.7 against Cell Expansion Wars's 4.3. Evo Pop also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 1.7K) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cell Expansion Wars sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Evo Pop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Evo Pop holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evo Pop has 15K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Cell Expansion Wars's written reviews are positive against 52% of Evo Pop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Cell Expansion Wars ships an update every 5 weeks, Evo Pop every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cell Expansion Wars | Evo Pop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-expansion-wars/id1462374637/reviews) | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evo-pop/id1528311550/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.2% of reviews** | 52.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 154 MB | 281 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MOBIRIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/349276666) | [ZeptoLab UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/450542236) |

## What reviewers say

### Cell Expansion Wars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-expansion-wars/id1462374637)

Engage in strategic cellular warfare with simple controls. Defend your cells, counterattack enemy territory, and utilize unique abilities like multiplying tentacles and healing allies. Explore mini-games and compete on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Simple controls, Line multiplying cells, Attacking and defensive cells, Supportive items, Unique mini-games, Achievements and leaderboards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Gold item | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gold item | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Gold item | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3600 Gold item | $29.99 | one-time |
| 6500 Gold item | $49.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Gold item | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Challenging but fun
- 💡 Unique concept
- 👍 Great time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy at higher levels
- 💰 Pay-to-win elements
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing issues
- Disappearing cell connections
- Unfair level scaling
- Crashes at certain levels

**Requested features**

- Level editor
- Multiplayer mode
- Rewards for completing levels
- Better progression system


### Evo Pop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evo-pop/id1528311550)

Control colorful creatures that grow and multiply rapidly in a physics-based strategy game. Dominate by consuming rivals or creating the largest colony. Upgrade your creatures and utilize environmental resources to outmaneuver multiple enemies across diverse worlds.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Multiple enemies, Upgrade and evolve creatures, Strategic resource gathering, Dozens of unique worlds

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special offer 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Evo Pass 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special offer 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special offer 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Box of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 No annoying ads
- 🎨 Unique and visually appealing
- 💡 Interesting evo mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Feels like a pay-to-win model
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (off-screen evos, broken abilities)
- 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
- ⚖️ Unbalanced evo power levels
- 🤖 Opponents are just AI, not real players

**Reported bugs**

- Evos getting stuck off-screen
- Abilities not functioning properly
- Crashes and startup issues
- Progress/purchases not carrying over between devices

**Requested features**

- Add real multiplayer mode
- Increase evo unlock rates
- More game modes and map variety
- Disable or improve 'sudden death' mechanic
- Provide more information on evo abilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cell Expansion Wars free?

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

### Is Evo Pop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cell Expansion Wars or Evo Pop?

Evo Pop is rated higher. Cell Expansion Wars averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Evo Pop averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.

### Do Cell Expansion Wars or Evo Pop have ads?

Both Cell Expansion Wars and Evo Pop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cell Expansion Wars or Evo Pop?

Cell Expansion Wars ships an update every 5 weeks, and Evo Pop every 6 weeks. Most recently, Cell Expansion Wars was updated on October 29, 2026 and Evo Pop on November 1, 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.*