# Wacky Genes vs 8BitMorphs

The clearest difference is rating: 8BitMorphs at 5.0 against Wacky Genes's 3.9. 8BitMorphs also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). Wacky Genes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (37 vs 7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wacky Genes sells 23 one-off in-app purchases and 8BitMorphs sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

8BitMorphs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wacky Genes has 37 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Wacky Genes's written reviews are positive against 100% of 8BitMorphs's.

Wacky Genes ships an update every 5 days, 8BitMorphs daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wacky Genes | 8BitMorphs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wacky-genes/id1641711708/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8bitmorphs/id6781965296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joel Brecker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466722019) | [JEREMIAH MANUEL VASQUEZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781965298) |

## What reviewers say

### Wacky Genes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wacky-genes/id1641711708)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

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


### 8BitMorphs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8bitmorphs/id6781965296)

A cozy simulation game where you breed and collect pixel art reptiles based on real genetics. Discover new morphs, manage your facility, and trade with other players on a live market. Participate in events and complete goals to earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Pixel art reptile breeding, Real reptile genetics simulation, Discover and collect morphs, Live player market for trading, Facility management and upgrades, Daily and weekly goals, Offline progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Morph Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 550 Morph Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Morph Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Morph Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6500 Morph Coins | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wacky Genes free?

Wacky Genes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 8BitMorphs free?

8BitMorphs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wacky Genes or 8BitMorphs?

8BitMorphs is rated higher. Wacky Genes averages 3.9 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while 8BitMorphs averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Wacky Genes or 8BitMorphs have ads?

8BitMorphs shows ads; Wacky Genes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wacky Genes or 8BitMorphs?

Wacky Genes ships an update every 5 days, and 8BitMorphs daily. Most recently, Wacky Genes was updated on October 17, 2026 and 8BitMorphs on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*