# Insects Hunter vs Spider Evolution

The clearest difference is price: Spider Evolution at Free against Insects Hunter's $2.99. Spider Evolution also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 21 months). Insects Hunter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Spider Evolution is free to download; Insects Hunter costs $2.99 up front. Spider Evolution sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Insects Hunter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spider Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spider Evolution has 313 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Insects Hunter ships an update every 21 months, Spider Evolution every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Insects Hunter | Spider Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insects-hunter-ar-shooter/id1502847822/reviews) | **[4.8 (313 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-evolution-idle-game/id1645135841/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **313** |
| Positive reviews | — | 91.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 267 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [albertopasca.it](https://appshunter.io/developer/464579580) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## What reviewers say

### Insects Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insects-hunter-ar-shooter/id1502847822)

Engage in an augmented reality shooter experience to combat an insect invasion. Progress through over 20 challenging levels, defending your space from randomly appearing insects. Aim and shoot to clear your room of these pests.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality gameplay, First-person shooter mechanics, 20+ levels with increasing difficulty, Random insect spawns, Variety of insect enemies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Spider Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-evolution-idle-game/id1645135841)

Merge exotic spider species to create new mutant creatures with unique features. Discover different stages, unlock new breeds, and enjoy an open-ended gameplay experience with a humorous story. Earn coins by tapping spiders or using eggs to purchase new creatures and expand your collection.

**Highlights:** Merge spider species to create new mutants, Discover different stages and spider breeds, Earn coins by tapping or using spider eggs, Unlock new creatures and expand your collection, Experience a humorous story with twists, Enjoy open-ended, idle gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alien Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles Very High | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Alien Currency Pack 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles High | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle Discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Bundle Discount | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Insects Hunter free?

Insects Hunter costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spider Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Insects Hunter or Spider Evolution?

Spider Evolution is rated higher. Insects Hunter averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Spider Evolution averages 4.8 from 313 ratings.

### Do Insects Hunter or Spider Evolution have ads?

Spider Evolution shows ads; Insects Hunter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Insects Hunter or Spider Evolution?

Insects Hunter ships an update every 21 months, and Spider Evolution every 6 weeks. Most recently, Insects Hunter was updated on October 29, 2026 and Spider 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.*