# Evolution of Species 2 vs Octopus Comming

The clearest difference is rating: Evolution of Species 2 at 4.5 against Octopus Comming's 2.6. Evolution of Species 2 also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 23%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 168). Octopus Comming's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Octopus Comming asks for nothing beyond the download.

Evolution of Species 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evolution of Species 2 has 1.4K ratings behind it against 168, 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 23% of Octopus Comming's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evolution of Species 2 | Octopus Comming |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolution-of-species-2/id1491718246/reviews)** | [2.6 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octopus-comming/id1587678237/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 168 |
| Positive reviews | **64.6% of reviews** | 23.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 131 MB | 433 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Roman Lugovskih](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208250928) | [明涛 吕](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521193448) |

## 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


### Octopus Comming

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octopus-comming/id1587678237)

An angry, mutated octopus with powerful tentacles is on a rampage. Humans must be careful as this giant cephalopod seeks revenge.

**Highlights:** Mutated giant octopus protagonist, Powerful, strange-shaped tentacles, Revenge-driven gameplay, Human avoidance and destruction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Free-to-play game
- 📱 Works offline without internet
- 😄 Funny and entertaining story
- 🎯 Enjoyable gameplay mechanics
- ✨ Similar to PC version experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📋 Overwhelming amount of ads
- 🐛 Ad reward system doesn't work properly
- 🔄 Direct copy of original Octogeddon
- 🎨 Poor animations and lazy asset reuse
- 🌐 Chinese language/bad English translations

**Reported bugs**

- Ad button doesn't function
- Free revive with ads not working
- Puffer fish ability shows static image instead of animation
- Cannot stop movement in plane area, forced to die
- Boss battles lack health bars

**Requested features**

- Fix ad reward system to actually work
- Increase difficulty or game length
- Add proper animations instead of static images
- Implement stamina system outside of gameplay
- Add more building/upgrade options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evolution of Species 2 free?

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

### Is Octopus Comming free?

Octopus Comming is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Evolution of Species 2 is rated higher. Evolution of Species 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Octopus Comming averages 2.6 from 168 ratings.

### Do Evolution of Species 2 or Octopus Comming have ads?

Evolution of Species 2 shows ads; Octopus Comming 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.*