# Evolution of Species 2 vs Mini Mining

The clearest difference is rating: Evolution of Species 2 at 4.5 against Mini Mining's 2.3. Evolution of Species 2 also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 33%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 10). Mini Mining's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Evolution of Species 2 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Mini Mining sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Evolution of Species 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evolution of Species 2 has 1.2K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Evolution of Species 2's written reviews are positive against 33% of Mini Mining's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evolution of Species 2 | Mini Mining |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolution-of-species-2/id1491718246/reviews)** | [2.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-mining/id1567828621/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **64.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roman Lugovskih](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208250928) | [Leonard Pouliot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567828623) |

## What reviewers say

### Evolution of Species 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolution-of-species-2/id1491718246)

Create unique creatures and guide their evolution on alien planets. Compete with other players online to become the strongest inhabitant. Share your creations and participate in themed events.

**Highlights:** Participate in evolution, Create unique creatures, Explore thousands of planets, Compete with online players, Share creature creations, Participate in themed parties

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Buy 200 DNA | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 500 DNA | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 1000 DNA | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2000 DNA | $2.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy 15000 DNA | $8.99 | one-time |
| Buy 50000 DNA | $14.99 | one-time |
| Buy 200000 DNA | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Familiar Spore-like gameplay
- 🚀 Relaxing and engaging
- 💡 Interesting customization options
- 👍 Multiplayer functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🔒 Concerns about ads and monetization
- 👎 Repetitive and limited gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Creature editor issues with dragging and dropping parts
- Progression reset after updates
- Multiplayer server connection problems
- Freezing and performance issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add land stage and creature evolution
- Expand gameplay beyond just the cell stage
- Improve AI and difficulty balancing
- Introduce more varied environments and challenges


### Mini Mining

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-mining/id1567828621)

Embark on an adventure of strategy and mining to uncover the secrets of a mysterious village. Upgrade your abilities, discover unique ores, and collect hidden treasures and dig skins. This pixelated game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of classic mining titles.

**Highlights:** Deep mining exploration, Stat upgrades, Sell unique ores, Discover hidden treasures, Collect Dig Skins, Nostalgic pixel art style

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 15 000 coins in Mini Mining | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini-Dig skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shadow-Dig skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40 000 coins in Mini Mining | $1.99 | one-time |
| King-Dig skin | $1.99 | one-time |
| 110 000 coins in Mini Mining | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evolution of Species 2 free?

Evolution of Species 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mini Mining free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Evolution of Species 2 or Mini Mining?

Evolution of Species 2 is rated higher. Evolution of Species 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Mini Mining averages 2.3 from 10 ratings.

### Do Evolution of Species 2 or Mini Mining have ads?

Evolution of Species 2 shows ads; Mini Mining does not.

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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.*