# Evolution of Species 2 vs Hyper Evolution

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Evolution of Species 2 at 65% against Hyper Evolution's 36%. Evolution of Species 2 also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Hyper Evolution's advantage is ratings volume (43K vs 1.2K) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Hyper Evolution sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hyper Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hyper Evolution has 43K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Evolution of Species 2's written reviews are positive against 36% of Hyper Evolution's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Evolution of Species 2 ships an update monthly, Hyper Evolution every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evolution of Species 2 | Hyper Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolution-of-species-2/id1491718246/reviews) | **[4.7 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-evolution/id1575192727/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **43K** |
| Positive reviews | **64.7% of reviews** | 36.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 471 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roman Lugovskih](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208250928) | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) |

## 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


### Hyper Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-evolution/id1575192727)

Embark on a survival journey through eons of evolution, starting as a small organism and climbing the food chain. Master new environments, evolve through distinct geological ages, and unlock mythical creatures. This engaging simulator offers hours of relaxing, Darwinian fun with beautiful graphics and varied landscapes.

**Highlights:** Progress through geological ages, Climb the food chain, Master survival in new environments, Unlock mythical creatures, Eleven stages of evolution, Satisfying core gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute and creative graphics
- 🕹️ Simple and relaxing gameplay
- 🤩 Great game overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🤔 Lack of meaningful progression or challenge
- 🤯 Frustrating reset of progress

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches causing game resets
- Inconsistent or unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- More evolution stages and animal varieties
- Ability to replay or revisit previous levels
- Option to remove ads for a one-time fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evolution of Species 2 free?

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

### Is Hyper Evolution free?

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

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

Hyper Evolution is rated higher. Evolution of Species 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Hyper Evolution averages 4.7 from 43K ratings.

### Do Evolution of Species 2 or Hyper Evolution have ads?

Both Evolution of Species 2 and Hyper Evolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Evolution of Species 2 or Hyper Evolution?

Evolution of Species 2 ships an update monthly, and Hyper Evolution every 2 months. Most recently, Evolution of Species 2 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Hyper Evolution on October 18, 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.*