# Idle Human vs Planet Evolution

Idle Human and Planet Evolution both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Planet Evolution's written reviews are positive against 58% of Idle Human's. Planet Evolution also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Idle Human's advantage is chart position (#180 vs unranked) and ratings volume (100K vs 30K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Human sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Planet Evolution 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 — 4.8 for Idle Human against 4.8 for Planet Evolution. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 100K and 30K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Idle Human's written reviews are positive against 78% of Planet Evolution's.

Idle Human ships an update every 3 months, Planet Evolution every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Human | Planet Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (100K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-human/id1466582065/reviews) | **[4.8 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-evolution-idle-clicker/id1617534373/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **100K** | 30K |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#180** | — |
| Size | 284 MB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Green Panda Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/669978473) | [Leek & Ribs Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688600261) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Human

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-human/id1466582065)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

Explore the fascinating process of human development from a single cell. Discover and create the various parts of the human body, from bones and organs to nerves and muscles, culminating in a complete human form.

**Highlights:** Discover human body parts, Create human body from first cell, Unravel body development sequence, Build bones, organs, nerves, muscles, Complete human body creation

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10x Tap On Cell | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Interstitial Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Combo | $7.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying to watch body parts grow
- 🧠 Informative and educational
- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 💡 Potential for more customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔒 Misleading 'ad-free' purchase
- 🤖 Lack of variety in character models

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not loading or crashing the game
- Offline earnings not properly credited
- Progress reset after deleting and reinstalling

**Requested features**

- Allow choosing gender and customizing appearance
- Add more body parts and internal systems
- Implement mini-games or interactive elements
- Introduce prestige system with meaningful rewards
- Provide option to disable 'unlocked' notifications


### Planet Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-evolution-idle-clicker/id1617534373)

Build and decorate unique planets in space with beautiful objects. This relaxing idle game allows for strategic competition on real-time leaderboards. Collect coins, use upgrades and boosters, and continue progressing even when offline.

**Highlights:** Planet decoration and building, Incremental idle gameplay, Real-time leaderboard competition, Offline play, Upgrades and boosters, Prestige system

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black Holes S | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Tickets S | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Tickets M | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad Tickets L | $2.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes M | $4.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes L | $9.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes XL | $19.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes XXL | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing and fun
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 🌟 Interesting concept
- 💰 Good offline earnings
- 🌍 Satisfying planet creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔒 Locked progression behind paywall
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Slow progression
- 📊 Leaderboard concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Prestige system issues
- Inconsistent ad rewards
- Disappearing offline earnings
- Forced tab switching during upgrades

**Requested features**

- Add more worlds/planets
- Implement bulk upgrade options
- Improve leaderboard functionality
- Introduce more gameplay variety
- Optimize performance on older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Human free?

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

### Is Planet Evolution free?

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

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

Planet Evolution is rated higher. Idle Human averages 4.8 out of 5 from 100K ratings, while Planet Evolution averages 4.8 from 30K ratings.

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

Both Idle Human and Planet Evolution show ads.

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

Idle Human ships an update every 3 months, and Planet Evolution every 6 weeks. Most recently, Idle Human was updated on October 24, 2026 and Planet Evolution on October 24, 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.*