# Evolution vs Virus Evolution

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Evolution at none against Virus Evolution's 9. Evolution also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virus Evolution sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Evolution asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evolution | Virus Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (866 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virus-evolution-destroy-earth/id6444859117/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **866** |
| Positive reviews | — | 32.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 245 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HARVEST SWIM TECH LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533200873) | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) |

## What reviewers say

### Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evolution-cyborgs-choice/id1565312253)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Virus Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virus-evolution-destroy-earth/id6444859117)

Unleash a deadly pathogen and strategically spread a global pandemic. Your goal is to conquer humanity by increasing infection rates and decreasing survival rates. Become the ultimate threat and achieve world domination.

**Highlights:** Spread the virus, Start a pandemic, Conquer the world, Strategic gameplay, Increase infection rates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Lab Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 255 Lab Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Double Profits Forever | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Lab Points | $19.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads VIP | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2700 Lab Points | $49.99 | one-time |
| 5500 Lab Points | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Love the game
- 🎉 Enjoyable to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezes/crashes
- 🚫 Broken/glitched features
- 🔍 Limited geographical coverage
- 📺 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after infecting USA
- Unable to progress past USA
- Upgrading/tapping issues

**Requested features**

- Add support for more countries
- Fix game freezing/crashing issues
- Improve geographical coverage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evolution free?

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

### Is Virus Evolution free?

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

### Do Evolution or Virus Evolution have ads?

Virus Evolution shows ads; Evolution 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.*