# Evolution of Species 2 vs CodeMonsters

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Evolution of Species 2 at 65% against CodeMonsters's 0%. Evolution of Species 2 also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 1). CodeMonsters's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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 CodeMonsters sells 4 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evolution of Species 2 has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of CodeMonsters's.

Evolution of Species 2 ships an update monthly, CodeMonsters every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evolution of Species 2 | CodeMonsters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolution-of-species-2/id1491718246/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codemonsters/id6759263818/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **64.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Roman Lugovskih](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208250928) | [ELLIOT MITCHELL FRY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877733177) |

## 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


### CodeMonsters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codemonsters/id6759263818)

Discover unique pixel-art creatures by scanning real-world barcodes. Collect, battle, and breed monsters with elemental types and stats determined by the scanned code. Build your collection from everyday items and compete online.

**Highlights:** Scan barcodes to hatch monsters, Collect monsters with unique elements and stats, Battle other players online, Breed monsters for new traits, Build a collection from real-world codes, Pixel-art creature design

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $9.99 | 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 CodeMonsters free?

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

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

Evolution of Species 2 is rated higher. Evolution of Species 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while CodeMonsters averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Evolution of Species 2 shows ads; CodeMonsters does not.

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

Evolution of Species 2 ships an update monthly, and CodeMonsters every 6 weeks. Most recently, Evolution of Species 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and CodeMonsters 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.*