Comparison

ASMR Marble vs Pixel Evolution Lab

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ASMR Marble

Features
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Guide the marble to the hole by tilting your device. Tap the screen to place obstacles on which the marble can bounce. Be rewarded with tingling sounds. Compare your high score online with friends.

About

Pixel Evolution Lab

Features
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The Ultimate Evolution Simulator on iOS. Completely ad-free. Enter the Pixel Evolution Lab, where mathematics meets art. This is not just another "Game of Life" clone—it is a high-performance simulation suite designed for creators, scientists, and pixel enthusiasts. Powered by a custom Metal-based engine, Pixel Evolution delivers buttery-smooth rendering while giving you absolute control over the heartbeat of your digital organisms. Experiment, Evolve, and Enjoy. The true magic happens when you start creating. Design your own pixel patterns and watch them take on a life of their own. Will your creation stabilize into a beautiful "still life," or will it expand into a chaotic, pulsating colony? With our advanced tracking tools, watching your digital ecosystem evolve becomes a captivating and addictive experience. Features Breakdown Free Version: The Foundation • Core Simulation Engine: Experience the classic Conway’s Game of Life with high-performance 60 FPS rendering. • Evolution Tracker: Analyze your simulation with a real-time oscilloscope-style graph tracking "Step" and "Density" metrics—now available for everyone. • Speed Control: Take command of the time-space continuum. Adjust the "Generations per Second" (GPS) from slow-motion analysis to high-speed turbo growth. • Resolution Control: Switch between different grid densities, from $1\times1$ to $8\times8$, to scale your evolution. • Interactive UI: A sleek, dark-mode console designed for the iPad Pro, featuring an intuitive control panel for real-time interaction. Pro Lab: The Full Studio (IAP) • Apple Pencil Studio: Unlock professional drawing tools with pressure sensitivity and palm rejection. Design your patterns with surgical precision. • Custom Map Gallery: Save, manage, and re-edit your creations. Build a library of your most successful evolutionary patterns and favorite designs. • Scientific Rule Lab: Create your own $B/S$ (Birth/Survival) rules. Explore exotic universes like Mazectric, Amoeba, or Walled Cities. • Color Lab: Fully customize the visual aesthetic. Set unique colors for "Alive" and "Dead" states to match your personal style. Why Pixel Evolution? • Fun & Discovery: Every custom map is a new experiment. Discover hidden patterns and enjoy the organic beauty of generative growth. • Metal Powered: Built on Apple’s Metal framework for maximum GPU efficiency—even on complex $1\times1$ grids. • Professional UX: A refined "All-Gold" typography and dark-mode aesthetic for focused laboratory work. • iPad Pro Optimized: Full support for high-refresh-rate displays and the latest Apple Pencil generations.

Screenshots

ASMR Marble2 screens
Pixel Evolution Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pixel Evolution Lab at every 5 months against ASMR Marble's every 14 months. ASMR Marble's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ASMR Marble sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pixel Evolution Lab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ASMR Marble ships an update every 14 months, Pixel Evolution Lab every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ASMR Marble versus Pixel Evolution Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASMR MarblePixel Evolution Lab
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan MaesStefan Hergert

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ASMR Marble

One-time1
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99
1 purchases

Pixel Evolution Lab

One-time1
  • Pixel Evolution Pro Upgrade$1.99

Questions

Is ASMR Marble free?
ASMR Marble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Evolution Lab free?
Pixel Evolution Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ASMR Marble or Pixel Evolution Lab have ads?
Neither ASMR Marble nor Pixel Evolution Lab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ASMR Marble or Pixel Evolution Lab?
ASMR Marble ships an update every 14 months, and Pixel Evolution Lab every 5 months. Most recently, ASMR Marble was updated on October 12, 2026 and Pixel Evolution Lab on October 1, 2026.

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