# Squid Simulator vs Snake Evolution

The clearest difference is rating: Snake Evolution at 4.8 against Squid Simulator's 3.8. Snake Evolution also leads on ratings volume (361 vs 13) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). Squid Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snake Evolution sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Squid Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Snake Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snake Evolution has 361 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Squid Simulator's written reviews are positive against 71% of Snake Evolution's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Squid Simulator ships an update every 2 months, Snake Evolution every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Squid Simulator | Snake Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squid-simulator/id1577056934/reviews) | **[4.8 (361 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-evolution-idle-merge-io/id6444013894/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **361** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Trail Navigator Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553857640) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## What reviewers say

### Squid Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squid-simulator/id1577056934)

Explore a vast underwater world, consuming smaller fish while evading larger predators and humans. Survive in a dynamic aquatic environment.

**Highlights:** Vast underwater world exploration, Consume smaller fish, Evade larger predators, Beware of humans, Dynamic aquatic environment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Snake Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-evolution-idle-merge-io/id6444013894)

Merge and evolve different snake species to create new mutant creatures. Scheme your way to world domination in this idle evolution simulator with clicker game mechanics.

**Highlights:** Merge similar snakes to create new mutant species, Discover various snake species and monster maker stages, Earn coins by tapping snakes or using monster maker eggs, Idle gameplay with incremental clicker mechanics, Open-ended gameplay for freedom and creativity, Monster Maker Pantheon for supreme beings

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hard Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alien 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 |
| Starter Bundle Discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Veteran Bundle Discount | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining gameplay
- 🤩 Cute snake designs
- ✨ Great graphics and animations
- 💖 Enjoyable for all ages
- ⏳ Excellent time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Extremely frequent ads
- 😫 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 😤 Ads appear on every action
- 🚫 Ads are difficult to skip
- 😩 Ads make the game unplayable

**Reported bugs**

- Music plays too fast and glitches game
- Ad music plays upon entering the game

**Requested features**

- Frog evolution game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Squid Simulator free?

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

### Is Snake Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Squid Simulator or Snake Evolution?

Snake Evolution is rated higher. Squid Simulator averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Snake Evolution averages 4.8 from 361 ratings.

### Do Squid Simulator or Snake Evolution have ads?

Snake Evolution shows ads; Squid Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Squid Simulator or Snake Evolution?

Squid Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and Snake Evolution every 5 weeks. Most recently, Squid Simulator was updated on July 7, 2026 and Snake Evolution on September 28, 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.*