Comparison

Space Harvest vs Evolution

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

Head to head
About

Space Harvest

Embark on a retro-inspired real-time strategy adventure across the galaxy. Explore uncharted asteroids, harness mutant mushroom power, and invest in futuristic technology to secure new mushroom supplies. Compete against quirky opponents in this visually appealing space exploration game.

Highlights
  • Galactic fortune making
  • Explore uncharted asteroids
  • Harness mutant mushroom power
  • Invest in space-age technology
  • Compete against 5 opponents
  • Retro graphics and sound
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Crazy retro real-time strategy, now updated for modern devices! From the App Store reviews: "Best RTS on iPod - After being disappointed with many rts games on the iPod, this game finally did things right." "One of the most awesome RTS games" "Fun RTS...Don't think about buying it - BUY IT! Its Excellent!" "Fantastic RTS Game...They really packed a full RTS with a cool style into a little app" "If you like RTS games and you're looking for visual candy, this game satisfies both." -- "...packs a hell of a punch with its solid mechanics and beautiful design" - AppSpy 4/5 PocketGamer - 7 / 10 -- The year is 2314. When a tiny asteroid falls to earth in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, it brings with it a MYSTERIOUS ALIEN VIRUS. Over the next few months, farmers and scientists around the world begin to notice a curious phenomenon - mushrooms are turning black, and dying! As world mushroom stocks run low, stock markets plummet, and governments appeal for calm as protests become riots. Now, a cabal of the world's most powerful restaurateurs meet in secret. Their goal - to create a private space programme to seek out new supplies of mushrooms, wherever they may be found! Features: * Make your fortune at the edge of the galaxy! * Explore uncharted asteroids with oddly geometric shapes! * Investigate strange volcanic activity and harness the power of huge mutant mushrooms! * Invest in the latest space-age technology, including Energy Saving Lightbulbs and the GIANT SPACE DEATH LASER! * Compete against 5 bonkers opponents! * Fun retro graphics! * Awesome positional sound effects! * 9 fun (but challenging) maps!

About

Evolution

Embark on an interstellar expedition to a post-apocalyptic planet. This RPG game blends action, strategy, and advanced graphics as you uncover mysteries, build a colony, and engage in thrilling real-time combat. Explore, research alien technology, and battle formidable foes.

Highlights
  • Engaging storyline and intergalactic adventure
  • Real-time battle action and tactical combat
  • Build and fortify a military base
  • Terraform a post-apocalyptic planet
  • Equip and upgrade advanced weaponry
  • Investigate a world with hidden secrets
  • Fight alongside friends and allies
Features
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Become the captain of an interstellar expedition! After a star ship crash, you’ve landed on a post-apocalyptic deadly planet. Evolution: Battle for Utopia is a new multi-genre blockbuster combining unprecedented Action, Strategy and Advanced Graphics into one RPG game. FEATURES: - Engaging storyline: Utopia is a deadly, hostile planet, which survived the apocalypse. Uncover its darkest mysteries in an intergalactic adventure. - Exciting gameplay: Experience real-time battle action and develop smart tactics. Easy to pick up yet difficult to master the combat system delivers the strength of an action game. - Establish a colony: Build a military base and fortify your defence with a system of turrets. - Terraform Utopia: Shape the planet as you transform scorched wasteland into a thriving environment. Research and exploit alien technology and pioneer evolution. - Enthralling combat: Equip and upgrade yourself with the most advanced weaponry, and build an installation to run continental ballistic missiles to overwhelm enemies the size of a skyscraper! - Investigate the world: One of the most epic games in the history of iOS holds endless hidden surprises and secrets. Uncover them all in the game’s thrilling missions. - Fight alongside your friends and allies: Meet Fido, a cyborg dog and your faithful companion. - Find valuable resources: Search through hidden loots and hack electronic terminals to grow your wealth. - Communicate with your allies and enemies: A trusted team of four will follow you from the beginning. Challenge fellow players from all over the world to battles. PLEASE NOTE! Evolution: Battle for Utopia is free to download and play, however, some game items can also be purchased for real money. Contains ads. Brought to you by MY.GAMES

Screenshots

Space Harvest4 screens
Evolution4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space Harvest at none against Evolution's 10. Space Harvest also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (85% vs 67%). Evolution's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1). On price, ratings volume 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. Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Space Harvest asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 270 and 321 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Space Harvest's written reviews are positive against 67% of Evolution's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Harvest ships an update every 2 months, Evolution every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Space Harvest versus Evolution: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace HarvestEvolution
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (270 ratings)4.5 (321 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews — better67.1% of reviews
Number of ratings270321 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB1.0 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperAll-Seeing InteractiveKeystorm Holdings Limited

Customer experience

Space Harvest

All ratings270 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral9.6%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral8.5%
Negative6.5%

Evolution

All ratings321 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews1,151 reviews
Positive67.1%
Neutral7.8%
Negative25.1%

User reviews

Space Harvest

From 270 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 👍 Great retro style
  • 🎮 Challenging but fair
  • 💎 Hidden gem

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent controls
  • 🤖 Poor AI behavior
  • 🔍 Lack of unit selection options
  • 🕹️ Overly difficult at times

Evolution

From 321 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Engaging gameplay
  • 🚀 Impressive graphics
  • 💡 Unique story and world
  • 🎮 Fun combat system

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Slow progress and resource gathering
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔧 Unbalanced enemy difficulty

Bugs and requests

Space Harvest

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Pathfinding issues
  • Placement bugs

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Skirmish/sandbox mode
  • Difficulty settings
  • More levels/content
  • Unit upgrades/customization

Evolution

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to save progress
  • Invisible obstacles and enemy highlighting issues
  • Forced shield activation after kills
  • Crashes and freezes after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline mode
  • More frequent updates and content
  • Improved resource management and progression
  • Better PvP balancing

In-app purchases

None

Space Harvest

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Evolution

One-time10
  • 2000 Biofuel$1.99
  • 200 Diamond$1.99
  • 500 Diamond$2.99
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  • 5000 Biofuels$2.99
  • 5500 Biofuel$4.99
  • 550 Diamond$4.99
  • 12000 Biofuels$9.99
  • 1200 Diamond$9.99
  • 25000 Biofuel$19.99
  • 2500 Diamond$19.99

Questions

Is Space Harvest free?
Space Harvest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Evolution free?
Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Space Harvest or Evolution?
Evolution is rated higher. Space Harvest averages 4.1 out of 5 from 270 ratings, while Evolution averages 4.5 from 321 ratings.
Do Space Harvest or Evolution have ads?
Evolution shows ads; Space Harvest does not.
Which is updated more often, Space Harvest or Evolution?
Space Harvest ships an update every 2 months, and Evolution every 4 months. Most recently, Space Harvest was updated on September 24, 2026 and Evolution on September 28, 2026.

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