# Squirrel Simulator 2 vs Eugene's Life

The clearest difference is rating: Eugene's Life at 4.7 against Squirrel Simulator 2's 4.4. Eugene's Life also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 76%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). Squirrel Simulator 2's advantage is ratings volume (495 vs 33). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Squirrel Simulator 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Eugene's Life sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Eugene's Life holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squirrel Simulator 2 has 495 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Squirrel Simulator 2's written reviews are positive against 94% of Eugene's Life's.

Squirrel Simulator 2 ships an update every 6 days, Eugene's Life every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Squirrel Simulator 2 | Eugene's Life |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (495 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squirrel-simulator-2-online/id1555219388/reviews) | **[4.7 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eugenes-life/id1659617082/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **495** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | **93.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 209 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergei Logvinov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745730701) | [gametornado](https://appshunter.io/developer/456365838) |

## What reviewers say

### Squirrel Simulator 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squirrel-simulator-2-online/id1555219388)

Experience life as a squirrel, build a family, and battle other players in an online arena. Explore forests, collect resources, and unlock unique squirrel characters with special abilities.

**Highlights:** Build and manage a squirrel family, Engage in online Royal Arena battles, Collect acorns, mushrooms, and berries, Unlock diverse squirrel characters, Conquer animal kingdoms and earn trophies, Customize your hollow and build a nest

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Incredible graphics
- 👍 Minimal ads with option to watch for free coins
- 🐿️ Cute squirrels and mice
- 🤩 Highly addictive and fun to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches causing players to fall through the map
- 🤬 Toxic players using offensive language and griefing
- 🚫 No report button to address bad behavior
- 🕰️ Extremely long grind to reach level 60 for multiplayer

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches causing players to fall through the map
- Hacking/cheating issues disrupting multiplayer
- Food/resources disappearing from the home
- Freezing/crashing when interacting with certain objects

**Requested features**

- Add a report button for toxic players
- Expand the map and add more biomes/seasons
- Implement a day/night cycle
- Allow players to have more than 3 children
- Add more customization options for the squirrel


### Eugene's Life

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eugenes-life/id1659617082)

Navigate challenging environments by inflating, jumping, squeezing, and bouncing through obstacles. Solve simple puzzles using your intellect to reach the final flag in a world crafted from handmade plastiline objects. Embark on an adventure to save the world.

**Highlights:** Inflate, jump, squeeze, and bounce mechanics, Solve simple puzzles, Handmade plastiline art style, Navigate dangerous obstacles, Reach the final flag

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Squirrel Simulator 2 free?

Squirrel Simulator 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Eugene's Life free?

Eugene's Life is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Squirrel Simulator 2 or Eugene's Life?

Eugene's Life is rated higher. Squirrel Simulator 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 495 ratings, while Eugene's Life averages 4.7 from 33 ratings.

### Do Squirrel Simulator 2 or Eugene's Life have ads?

Both Squirrel Simulator 2 and Eugene's Life show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Squirrel Simulator 2 or Eugene's Life?

Squirrel Simulator 2 ships an update every 6 days, and Eugene's Life every 2 days. Most recently, Squirrel Simulator 2 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Eugene's Life on October 16, 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.*