Comparison

Species evolution vs Ant Colony Simulator

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

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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

Ant Colony Simulator

Lead an ant colony, manage resources, and expand your territory in this immersive simulation game. Explore diverse environments, assign roles to ants, and engage in strategic battles to ensure your colony's survival and growth.

Highlights
  • Colony management
  • Resource allocation
  • Territory expansion
  • Strategic battles
  • Ant role assignment
  • World exploration
  • Unlockable upgrades
Features
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Welcome to Ants Colony Simulator, an immersive mobile game where you get to step into the fascinating world of ants and experience life as a colony leader. In this game, you will take charge of a thriving ant colony, making crucial decisions to ensure its survival and growth. * Immerse yourself in the intricate workings of the anthill as you guide your ants through various challenges and tasks. * Explore a vast world filled with diverse environments, from lush meadows to treacherous forests, as you search for resources and build your empire. * Manage your colony's population by assigning roles to different types of ants such as workers, soldiers, and foragers. * Strategically allocate resources, construct intricate tunnels, and create a harmonious balance within your colony. * Engage in thrilling battles with rival ant colonies to expand your territory and protect your valuable resources. * Encounter a wide array of wildlife and encounter challenging scenarios that will test your leadership skills. Navigate through unpredictable weather conditions, fend off natural disasters, and overcome adversity to ensure the survival and prosperity of your ant colony. * Unlock upgrades and new abilities as you progress, enhancing the efficiency of your ants and enabling them to accomplish extraordinary feats. Are you ready to embark on this enthralling journey into the miniature world of ants? Prepare to face the challenges, make critical decisions, and witness the incredible growth of your ants as they conquer the world, one tiny step at a time. Play now and experience the captivating world of Ants Colony Simulator!

Screenshots

Species evolution2 screens
Ant Colony Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ant Colony Simulator at 3.8 against Species evolution's 2.7. Ant Colony Simulator also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (38 vs 3). Species evolution's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Species evolution sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Ant Colony Simulator sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ant Colony Simulator holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ant Colony Simulator has 38 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, Ant Colony Simulator fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Species evolution versus Ant Colony Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpecies evolutionAnt Colony Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)3.8 (38 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—54.5% of reviews
Number of ratings338 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB200 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMaksim KeninCantalooza Games LLC

Customer experience

Species evolution

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

Ant Colony Simulator

All ratings33 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative21.2%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Species evolution

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

Ant Colony Simulator

One-time12
  • Gems Pack$0.99
  • GET 250 GEMS$1.99
  • GET 250 GEMS$3.99
Show 9 more
  • GET 700 GEMS$4.99
  • TIME WARP$9.99
  • GET 1.6K$9.99
  • Limited Offer$14.99
  • GET 4K GEMS$19.99
  • TIME WARP$49.99
  • GET 10K GEMS$49.99
  • GET 25K GEMS$99.99
  • HORN OF PLENTY$99.99

Questions

Is Species evolution free?
Species evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ant Colony Simulator free?
Ant Colony Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Species evolution or Ant Colony Simulator?
Ant Colony Simulator is rated higher. Species evolution averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Ant Colony Simulator averages 3.8 from 38 ratings.
Do Species evolution or Ant Colony Simulator have ads?
Ant Colony Simulator shows ads; Species evolution does not.
Which is updated more often, Species evolution or Ant Colony Simulator?
Species evolution ships an update every 5 months, and Ant Colony Simulator fortnightly. Most recently, Species evolution was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ant Colony Simulator on October 24, 2026.

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