Edge vs (R)evolve
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Edge
Develop telekinetic strength by pushing a Cube through a geometric universe. This game combines platforms, enigmas, and reflexes for a rich and comprehensive experience. It features 48 challenging levels plus 17 bonus levels, and 19 unique tunes.
- Develop telekinetic strength
- Push a Cube in a geometric universe
- Platforms, enigmas, and reflexes
- 48 challenging levels
- 17 bonus levels
- 19 unique tunes
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"A rare flash of design style... for pure race-to-the-exit charm, Edge is hard to beat." The 50 best iPhone / iPod Touch games, EDGE Magazine See the gameplay video at : www.mobigame.net AWARDS: ------------------------ BEST MOBILE GAME - Videogame Festival Milthon Award, Paris EXCELLENCE IN GAMEPLAY - IMGA (International Mobile Gaming Awards) Winner BEST MOBILE GAME BEST iPHONE GAME AUDIO ACHIEVEMENT - Triple finalist in IGF Mobile (Independent Game Festival) REVIEWS: ------------------------ 9/10 - PocketGamer.co.uk (Gold Award) 5/5 - FingerGaming.com 4/4 - slidetoPlay.com 4,5/5 - Touchgen.com 4,5/5 - 148apps.com DESCRIPTION: ------------------------ Develop your telekinetic strength by pushing a Cube within a geometric universe. Platforms, enigmas and reflexes combine to make Edge a rich and very comprehensive game. • An original game ideally suited for mobile devices • 48 levels to challenge + 17 bonus levels • 19 unique tunes! • A simple, addictive game for every type of player TIPS : ------------------------ • To play Edge in landscape mode, pinch the screen with 2 fingers and rotate either clockwise or anti-clockwise during the game (not in the menu) • If you use the d-pad in landscape mode, double tap in the bottom right corner or on the cube to move the d-pad • Finish the 48 levels to unlock the Turbo mode! MOBIGAME : ------------------------ Check out our other games: Zombie Tsunami, Perfect Cell, Cross Fingers, Truckers Delight. Stay connected with us on https://bsky.app/profile/mobigame.bsky.social and twitter.com/Mobigame Visit our website at http://www.mobigame.net
(R)evolve
Protect an alien planet from meteorites by spinning it to save its inhabitants. Evolve and spread life to achieve a high score. Enjoy fast-paced gameplay with simple controls and vibrant graphics.
- Protect alien planet from meteorites
- Spin planet to save inhabitants
- Evolve and spread life
- Fast-paced gameplay
- Simple tap controls
- HD graphics
- Game Center leaderboards
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Play (R)evolve, the winner of 2014’s ‘Great British Game Jam’ – FOR FREE! Life is evolving on an alien planet and it’s your job to protect it! Weather a constant bombardment of meteorites from outer space, spin the planet to save its inhabitants and evolve and spread life. The more life you can evolve and the longer you can keep it alive, the higher your score will be! CUTE AND COLOURFUL ALIENS – Play well and your planet will be teeming with green three eyed monsters! FAST PACED TWITCH GAMEPLAY – Those meteorites travel fast, spin the planet around to avoid the danger and keep your alien population alive and growing. SIMPLE CONTROL SYSTEM –Simply tap the left and right sides of the screen to rotate the planet. BEAUTIFUL RETINA DISPLAY GRAPHICS – (R)evolve looks great, with beautiful HD graphics that take full advantage of retina displays. GAME CENTER SUPPORT – Log in with Game Center and post your high scores to the online leaderboards. Beat friends and strangers alike to climb to that coveted No.1 spot! (R)evolve was prototyped in just 48 hours, as Team17’s entry into 2014’s ‘Great British Game Jam’. The game came in first place, winning the competition! The theme for the competition was ‘resilience’ - our take on this being that the evolving life was resilient to the dangers posed. Keep up to date with the latest news and games from Team17: Facebook: /Team17 Twitter: @Team17Ltd Web: www.team17.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Edge at 94% against (R)evolve's 33%. Edge also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). (R)evolve's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On ratings volume, 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
(R)evolve is free to download; Edge costs $2.99 up front. (R)evolve sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Edge asks for nothing beyond the download.
Edge holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 174 and 61 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Edge's written reviews are positive against 33% of (R)evolve's.
Edge ships an update every 3 months, (R)evolve fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.
| Parameter | Edge | (R)evolve |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (174 ratings) — better | 3.5 (61 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.5% of reviews — better | 33.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 174 — better | 61 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 6.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mobigame | Team17 Digital Limited |
Customer experience
Edge
(R)evolve
User reviews
Edge
From 174 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent game design
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and music
- 🕹️ Responsive and intuitive controls
- 🤯 Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 🔄 High replay value
Room to improve
- 🕹️ Sensitive controls can be frustrating
- 🤔 Lack of clear instructions on certain mechanics
- 🕰️ Some levels feel repetitive
- 🔍 Difficulty locating hidden elements
(R)evolve
From 61 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Nice graphics and animations
- 📱 Works on older devices (iPhone 3GS)
- ⚡ Simple and easy to pick up
- 🏆 Competitive leaderboard system
Room to improve
- 📱 Forced Facebook login on startup
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent stuttering and lag issues
- ❌ Confusing or missing game instructions
- 🔌 Requires internet connection for high scores
Bugs and requests
Edge
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and content updates
- Level editor and sharing capabilities
- Improved camera angles and visibility
- Customizable control schemes
(R)evolve
Reported bugs
10 issues- App immediately redirects to Facebook on launch
- Settings menu has no exit option
- High scores don't save without internet connection
- Achievement notifications block gameplay visibility
- Game freezes or fails to respond
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- Plant/seed placement causes disappearance
- Sound toggle option non-functional
- Excessive lag on iPhone 4
- False 'no internet connection' error messages
- Unclear game controls and objectives
Requested features
10 requests- Power-ups and upgrades system
- Peaceful/relaxed game mode
- Offline high score tracking
- Optional Facebook integration
- Ability to disable Facebook prompts
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- Level progression system
- In-game tutorial or better instructions
- Paid ad-removal option
- Smaller planet hitbox or slower early levels
- Google Play availability
In-app purchases
Edge
No in-app purchases
(R)evolve
- Remove Ads$0.99









