Comparison

Species evolution vs Idle Mars Survival

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

Idle Mars Survival

Survive and build a thriving colony on Mars as a stranded astronaut. Generate power, secure resources, expand your base, produce oxygen, and defend against alien spores. Recruit companions and utilize simulation and RPG elements to establish a successful Martian settlement.

Highlights
  • Generate power and secure resources
  • Expand base and recruit astronauts
  • Produce oxygen for colonization
  • Defend against spore invasions
  • Combine simulation and RPG elements
  • Explore map for mineral resources
Features
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As an astronaut stranded on Mars, your main objective is to survive and thrive in this challenging game. Here's a guide on how to survive: Generate Power: Maintaining various devices is crucial, so you need to find a way to generate electricity. This can be achieved through solar panels, wind turbines, or other power sources available on Mars. Secure Resources: You must find food, water, and other essential supplies to sustain yourself. Explore the surroundings to gather resources like plants, minerals, and water deposits. Develop strategies to extract and store these resources efficiently. Expand Your Base: As you progress, expand your base to accommodate more survivors. This involves constructing additional structures, living quarters, and facilities to support the growing population. Each survivor brings unique skills and abilities, so recruit more astronauts to enhance your chances of survival. Produce Oxygen: Develop systems to produce sufficient amounts of oxygen to support the colonization plan. This can be achieved through the cultivation of plants or the utilization of oxygen-generating equipment. Defend Against Spore Invasions: Mars is inhabited by dangerous spores that can harm both humans and infrastructure. Build defensive structures and implement countermeasures to protect your base from spore invasions. Research and develop new technologies to improve your defenses. Remember, perseverance and resource management are key to your survival. Good luck in your journey to establish a successful colony on Mars! Features: 1.Combination of simulation (SIM) and light role-playing game (RPG) elements. 2.Simple and relaxed 2D graphics style. 3.Explore the map to collect various mineral resources. 4.Construct defensive fortifications to fend off spore invasions. 5.Recruit more astronauts as companions to aid in your survival.

Screenshots

Species evolution2 screens
Idle Mars Survival4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Idle Mars Survival at 4.6 against Species evolution's 2.7. Idle Mars Survival also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 3). Species evolution's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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 Idle Mars Survival sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Idle Mars Survival holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Mars Survival has 1.5K 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, Idle Mars Survival every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Species evolution versus Idle Mars Survival: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpecies evolutionIdle Mars Survival
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)4.6 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—35.0% of reviews
Number of ratings31.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB364 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaksim KeninOneorwa Technology Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

Species evolution

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

Idle Mars Survival

All ratings1,492 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews234 reviews
Positive35.0%
Neutral15.4%
Negative49.6%

Bugs and requests

Species evolution

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Idle Mars Survival

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Incorrect resource calculations
  • Stuck on second planet with no way to progress
  • In-app purchases not working as expected
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Oxygen/resource production imbalance

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to move buildings
  • Improved resource balancing
  • Notifications for resource collection
  • Cloud save/sync across devices
  • Ability to listen to own music

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Species evolution

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

Idle Mars Survival

One-time10
  • Novice gift$0.99
  • 80 Power Stones$0.99
  • 500 Power Stones$4.99
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  • Festival Gift No.1$4.99
  • Festival Gift No.4$4.99
  • Ad-free$9.99
  • Caretaker$9.99
  • 1200 Power Stones$9.99
  • Luxury gift package$14.99
  • 2500 Power Stones$19.99

Questions

Is Species evolution free?
Species evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Idle Mars Survival free?
Idle Mars Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Species evolution or Idle Mars Survival?
Idle Mars Survival is rated higher. Species evolution averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Idle Mars Survival averages 4.6 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Species evolution or Idle Mars Survival have ads?
Idle Mars Survival shows ads; Species evolution does not.
Which is updated more often, Species evolution or Idle Mars Survival?
Species evolution ships an update every 5 months, and Idle Mars Survival every 2 weeks. Most recently, Species evolution was updated on November 3, 2026 and Idle Mars Survival on November 12, 2026.

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