Comparison

Species evolution vs Ecosystem

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
Read full description

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

Ecosystem

Features
Read full description

Dive into a fascinating journey through time, from the first molecules to advanced ecosystem ! In Ecosystem, you are the creator of a living world in constant evolution. Start with the tiniest molecules and guide your ecosystem through the ages, unlocking ever more complex species, genetic traits, and biomes. # Evolve Life Discover the first cells, algae, jellyfish, arthropods, and mammals Unlock hundreds of species and watch them evolve in your world # Develop Genetic Traits Fur, claws, photosynthesis, nervous system… every trait shapes your ecosystem Use the right strategy to optimize your evolutionary tree # Transform the Planet Create biomes: ocean, forest, desert, tundra… Each environment unlocks new species combinations # Addictive, Progressive Gameplay Automatic resource production Unlock new evolutionary branches over time Boost your progress with synergies between species and traits # An Educational and Contemplative Game Inspired by biology, paleontology, and evolutionary theory, Ecosystem is both a relaxing management game and an immersive scientific exploration. Download Ecosystem now and begin your own journey through life! "There is no end, only the perpetual transformation of life."

Screenshots

Species evolution2 screens
Ecosystem4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ecosystem at none against Species evolution's 2. Ecosystem also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months). Species evolution's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Ecosystem asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Species evolution ships an update every 5 months, Ecosystem every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Species evolution versus Ecosystem: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpecies evolutionEcosystem
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB465 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaksim KeninRomain Chauvire

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Species evolution

One-time2
  • Disable ads$1.99
  • Unlock sandbox$1.99
None

Ecosystem

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Species evolution free?
Species evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ecosystem free?
Ecosystem is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Species evolution or Ecosystem have ads?
Neither Species evolution nor Ecosystem shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Species evolution or Ecosystem?
Species evolution ships an update every 5 months, and Ecosystem every 8 days. Most recently, Species evolution was updated on October 8, 2026 and Ecosystem on October 4, 2026.

Other comparisons