Squid Simulator vs Spider Evolution
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Squid Simulator
Explore a vast underwater world, consuming smaller fish while evading larger predators and humans. Survive in a dynamic aquatic environment.
- Vast underwater world exploration
- Consume smaller fish
- Evade larger predators
- Beware of humans
- Dynamic aquatic environment
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Explore a vast underwater world full of fish that you can eat! But beware of those that are larger than you, especially humans...
Spider Evolution
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.
- 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
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If you ever wished spiders were a little less itsy-bitsy and a little more mutanty-radioactivy, this is a game for you! Merge the most exotic spider species you’ll ever come across to create new bug breeds with unpredictably awesome features! You might even be responsible for the origin story of your next friendly neighborhood masked superhero! SPIDER FEATURES - Pantheon: a new place for supreme beings to look down on us mortals and laugh at our misery - Impostors: watch out for impostors trying to steal the spotlight from the spiders. HOW TO PLAY - Drag and drop similar spiders to create new mutant creatures - Use spider eggs to earn coins, buy new creatures and make even more money - Alternatively, fiercely tap a spider to make coins pop from their eggs HIGHLIGHTS - Different stages and many spider species to discover - A mind-blowing story with venomous twists! - The unexpected mix of creature evolution dynamics and incremental clicker games - Doodle-like illustrations - Open-ended gameplay: enjoy the freedom! - No spiders were harmed in the making of this game, only developers Spider Evolution: the new web sensation. Please note! This game is free to play, but it contains items that can be purchased for real money. Some features and extras mentioned in the description may also have to be purchased for real money.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Spider Evolution at 4.8 against Squid Simulator's 3.7. Spider Evolution also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 75%) and ratings volume (313 vs 16). Squid Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Spider Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Squid Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Spider Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spider Evolution has 313 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Squid Simulator's written reviews are positive against 92% of Spider Evolution's.
Squid Simulator ships an update every 2 months, Spider Evolution every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Squid Simulator | Spider Evolution |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (16 ratings) | 4.8 (313 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 91.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 313 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Trail Navigator Pty Ltd | TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA |
Customer experience
Squid Simulator
Spider Evolution
In-app purchases
Squid Simulator
No in-app purchases
Spider Evolution
- Alien Currency Pack 1$1.99
- Hard Currency Pack 1$1.99
- Hard Currency Pack Offer$1.99
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- Remove Ads$1.99
- Shop Bundle 1$2.99
- Promo Bundles Very High$2.99
- Hard Currency Pack 2$4.99
- Shop Bundle 2$5.99
- Trinket$6.99
- Starter Bundle Discount$9.99
Questions
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