Comparison

Tiny Evolution vs AquaAR

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

Head to head
About

Tiny Evolution

Features
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In Tiny Evolution you start life as an amoeba, floating around in the endless void. But you could be so much more! Connect the different systems together and try and evolve up the (not-scientifically-rigorous!) complexity chain. Can you go all the way?

About

AquaAR

Features
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Dive into a world of creativity and adventure with AquaAR! This interactive augmented reality game allows you to bring your hand-colored fish from a traditional coloring book to life in a stunning 3D underwater world. Simply scan your colored fish and watch as it comes to life in augmented reality, swimming around you in real-time. Key Features: •Interactive AR Experience: Scan your hand-colored fish and watch it swim in a beautiful AR environment. •Creative Fun: Color and personalize your own fish with endless coloring options before bringing it to life. •Educational & Entertaining: Learn about different species of fish while enjoying a fun, interactive AR experience. •No Need for Special Equipment: Just use your iPhone camera to bring your artwork to life. Perfect for kids and adults alike, AquaAR combines the fun of coloring with the magic of augmented reality, creating a truly immersive and magical experience. Start coloring, scan your fish, and watch as your creations come to life right before your eyes!

Screenshots

Tiny Evolution3 screens
AquaAR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AquaAR at none against Tiny Evolution's shown. Tiny Evolution's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tiny Evolution ships an update every 3 weeks, AquaAR every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Tiny Evolution versus AquaAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiny EvolutionAquaAR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB584 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew MenaryImprovis LLC

In-app purchases

None

Tiny Evolution

No in-app purchases

None

AquaAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tiny Evolution free?
Tiny Evolution is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AquaAR free?
AquaAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tiny Evolution or AquaAR have ads?
Tiny Evolution shows ads; AquaAR does not.
Which is updated more often, Tiny Evolution or AquaAR?
Tiny Evolution ships an update every 3 weeks, and AquaAR every 8 months. Most recently, Tiny Evolution was updated on September 15, 2026 and AquaAR on September 23, 2026.

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