Comparison

Species evolution vs Wacky Genes

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

Head to head
About

Species evolution

Develop and evolve your own creatures in a 3D life simulator. Choose between predator or herbivore paths, upgrade creature characteristics, and manage your species' survival and population growth in various game modes.

Highlights
  • Creature evolution and development
  • Survival and sandbox modes
  • Predator vs. Herbivore choices
  • Upgrade creature characteristics
  • Artificial intelligence for creature behavior
  • Population management
Features
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Species Evolution: Artificial Grow Life Simulator 3D is a game where you develop your creatures either in survival mode or in sandbox mode. Choose whose side you are on: Herbivores vs Predators If you want - make your kind a fast predator, let your creatures eat their rivals. Or make your creatures huge herbivores that will resist any predator. They will act without your help, they use their artificial intelligence. Species Evolution is in your hands. - Get Evolution Points! Earn EP and distribute evolution life points wisely. It is your main resource for adapting your species evolution to the circumstances of the world. - Upgrade the characteristics of creatures What will be more important at the moment? - Speed - Energy - Sensitivity - Size Improve the characteristics so that your species can successfully survive in a hostile environment. And they can only rely on their artificial intelligence. Even better — so that the number of creatures constantly increases. Like in real Grow Life Simulator 3D. - Survival mode In this mode you will fight for food, evolution life and a place in the sun with 2 more types of creatures. For each newborn creature, you will earn evolution life points and spend them on characteristics. And periodically you will be faced with a choice that will change the development of the whole species evolution — to become a predator or herbivore; have unique properties or stay with what we have now. Your choice will depend on how your enemies are developing. - Sandbox mode In this Grow Life Simulator 3D you have complete freedom of activity that rely on their artificial intelligence — at the end of each day, you can change the characteristics of your creatures and watch how this affects the population of the species. What could be more interesting? - Primer Research We all love the blogger Primer for his research on the effect of various characteristics on the survival of a species. Now you have the opportunity not only to watch his video, but also to stage experiments yourself in Grow Life Simulator. Create a supportive environment Become the master of your own evolution life. Take care of your charges. The fate of the whole species evolution is in your hands! Keep track of birth rate, control hunger, survive! Help a new life form conquer this planet

About

Wacky Genes

Engage in a fantasy-based animal genetics game where you breed creatures with billions of gene variations. Nurture, breed, and explore to discover rare forms, fortify your lab, and uncover treasures. Challenge yourself to breed out illnesses and ascend rarity tiers.

Highlights
  • Billions of gene variations
  • Selective breeding
  • Punnet square science
  • Animal expeditions for treasures
  • Breeding out illnesses
  • Ascend rarity tiers
Features
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Embark on an extraordinary adventure in Wacky Genes, the captivating fantasy-based animal genetics game! Step into the fascinating laboratory of Wacky Genes, where fantasy animals with real-life genetics await. Are you ready to embrace the role of a geneticist and unravel the mysteries of the Wacky Genes Lab? With an astonishing array of over 17 billion gene variations, prepare yourself for an unparalleled genetics and animal breeding experience. Cultivate your animal pack through selective breeding, utilizing the principles of punnet square science. Unearth the extraordinary rarities hidden within your Wacky Genes animals. NURTURE, BREED, EXPLORE, AND FORTIFY YOUR LAB Hatch your Wacky Gene animals and witness their growth into the rarest forms imaginable. Make informed breeding decisions and mutate their genes to enhance their strength. With billions of combinations at your disposal, the possibilities are endless! EXPLORE FOR TREASURES! Send your animals on thrilling expeditions to scavenge for food, eggs, or coins. Anticipation builds as you await the surprises they will bring back to you! BE VIGILANT AGAINST AILING ANIMALS Strive to breed out illnesses from your sickly animals and ensure the health and well-being of your precious creatures. EMBARK ON THE QUEST FOR RARE ANIMALS Challenge yourself to ascend the ranks of rarity, from Common to Ultra Rare. Discover the captivating genetic combinations that give birth to some of the most breathtaking animals you've ever laid eyes upon.Climb through the rarity tiers from Common to Ultra Rare. Discover the genetic combinations that create some of the most beautiful animals you’ve ever seen. Follow us on Instagram or Twitter for updates on what’s coming next! Twitter: @WackyGenes Instagram: WackyGenes

Screenshots

Species evolution2 screens
Wacky Genes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wacky Genes at 3.9 against Species evolution's 2.7. Wacky Genes also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (37 vs 3). Species evolution's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Species evolution sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Wacky Genes sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wacky Genes holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wacky Genes has 37 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Species evolution ships an update every 5 months, Wacky Genes every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Species evolution versus Wacky Genes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpecies evolutionWacky Genes
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)3.9 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—68.0% of reviews
Number of ratings337 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaksim KeninJoel Brecker

Customer experience

Species evolution

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Wacky Genes

All ratings37 ratings
Positive75.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative21.6%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative32.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Species evolution

One-time2
  • Disable ads$1.99
  • Unlock sandbox$1.99
23 purchases

Wacky Genes

One-time23
  • 100 Wacky Coins$0.99
  • 1 Breed Cooldown$0.99
  • 1 Breed Count$0.99
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  • 1 Baby Now$0.99
  • 5 Birth Now$1.99
  • Expert Arena Token$1.99
  • 250 Wacky Coins$1.99
  • 500 Wacky Coins$2.99
  • Starter Bundle$2.99
  • Rare Egg$2.99
  • 5 Breed Cooldown$2.99
  • Rare Egg (3-pack)$4.99
  • 3 Expert Arena Tokens$4.99
  • Ultimate Arena Token$4.99
  • 1000 Wacky Coins$4.99
  • Breeder Bundle$6.99
  • Legendary Egg$7.99
  • 3 Ultimate Arena Tokens$9.99
  • 2500 Wacky Coins$9.99
  • Legendary Egg (3-pack)$9.99
  • Ultimate Bundle$9.99
  • 10,000 Wacky Coins$39.99
  • 5000 Wacky Coins$49.99

Questions

Is Species evolution free?
Species evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wacky Genes free?
Wacky Genes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Species evolution or Wacky Genes?
Wacky Genes is rated higher. Species evolution averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Wacky Genes averages 3.9 from 37 ratings.
Do Species evolution or Wacky Genes have ads?
Neither Species evolution nor Wacky Genes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Species evolution or Wacky Genes?
Species evolution ships an update every 5 months, and Wacky Genes every 5 days. Most recently, Species evolution was updated on October 8, 2026 and Wacky Genes on October 1, 2026.

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