Comparison

Eufloria vs Kavel

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

Head to head
About

Eufloria

An addictive ambient strategy game where you explore a unique universe, conquer asteroids, and grow semi-organic plants and creatures. Plan your strategy against AI opponents to claim resources and dominate space. Easy to learn and master, it offers a relaxing yet challenging experience.

Highlights
  • Ambient strategy gameplay
  • Space exploration and conquest
  • Plant growth and evolution
  • AI opponents
  • Story Mode
  • Relaxed Mode
  • Procedurally generated levels
Features
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** Runner Up in Apple's Game of the Year ** Achieved #1 Paid App and Top Ten Games Worldwide ** BAFTA and IGF award nominated Experience “Eufloria”, an incredibly addictive ambient strategy game that anyone can play! Explore a beautifully realized universe rendered in a style that is unique and compelling. "It's hard to express how much we love Eufloria" - Pocket Lint (App of the Day) "Soothing ambient music, beautiful abstraction… one of the most enjoyably relaxing wars we've ever waged" - Mac Life "The most stylish and unique RTS you’ve ever seen" - AppAdvice “Fluffy seed death meet enchanting RTS” - 4gamer.net (Japan) NOTE: This is the iPhone only version. There is also a Universal App which supports iPad and iPhone, and includes additional Milieu ambient music tracks. Experience space exploration, conquest, plant growth and bio mechanical evolution. Conquer asteroids in deep space and use their resources to grow and nurture semi-organic plants and creatures to do your bidding. Plan your strategy against AI opponents that all vie for the same resources and offer fierce opposition. Eufloria is easy to learn, and enjoyable to master. It’s a game for everyone. Try it now! FEATURES * Beautifully designed touch screen interface * A 25 level Story Mode with many hours of gameplay. * “Relaxed Mode”, for a more ambient experience which anyone can enjoy. * Skirmish levels that can be played over and over. * “Dark Matter Mode” for a stylish, more challenging way to play. * Original ambient soundtrack by “Milieu”. * Many procedurally generated levels which are different every time! * Twenty achievements for Game Center users. * iCloud support (automatic game progress save, not current level progress) * Game session in progress saved (automatic within level save when switching apps) CRITICAL ACCLAIM “A beautiful and entrancing addition to the iOS library.” - Digital Spy “A truly standout game on the platform.” - iLounge “…-a unique real-time strategy experience” - Gamespot "It's truly in a league of it's own" - Boing Boing "Planting a garden never felt so cutthroat" - Kotaku "This game is fast becoming an instant iOS gaming classic" - Mobile Tech Review “Elegantly simple and startlingly beautiful, it deserves to be played by everybody.” - PSN Stores “…-gentle poetry.” - Wired magazine * Some quotes refer to PC/Sony PlayStation 3 versions

About

Kavel

This puzzle arcade game combines elements of classic block puzzles and match-3 mechanics. Rotate and drag falling shapes onto a grid to score points, with three distinct modes offering different challenges and pacing.

Highlights
  • Block puzzle and match-3 gameplay
  • Three game modes: Casual, Frenzy, Zen
  • Achievements and leaderboards
  • Customizable color palettes
  • Colorblind-friendly design
  • Optimized for all devices
Features
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Kavel is your new crush. A match made in heaven. Be swiped off your feet and let the pieces fall where they may! GAMEPLAY Kavel is an accessible puzzle arcade game. Tetrominos from classic block games and the possibility space of your favorite match-3 obsession make this a fresh new puzzle experience. Rotate and drag the Tetromino to place it onto the puzzle grid. Watch the score rack up and the board adapt. An endless possibility space where you can test your mettle. Attempt for the highest score among your friends or attempt the challenge of the long list of achievements. There's something here for everyone. THREE SEPARATE GAME MODES *CASUAL MODE - Take your time, plan your strategies and execute at your own pace. The next 50 shapes are yours to command. *FRENZY MODE - The pressure is on! The next 90 seconds are a frantic mad dash straight to the top of score mountain. No time to think, only to rise to the challenge. *ZEN MODE - Feeling the stress of the day? Is the weather getting you down? Boring meeting? This is where you zone out. There is no end, no obligations, this is digital bubble wrap. FRESH BUT FAMILIAR Kavel is a game that seems familiar but is in fact a truly unique and fresh experience. New gameplay ideas to challenge you with some of the play elements that you already know. Let yourself be surprised. DESIGNED FOR LONGEVITY Easy to play, hard to master. A layered score system, designed to engage you time after time as you learn the subtleties of storming the leaderboards. ACHIEVEMENTS AND LEADERBOARDS Full integration of achievements and leaderboards. Carefully designed achievements to playfully teach and surprise you. Approaching play from new perspectives. BEAUTIFUL COLOR PALETTES Style Kavel the way you like, all themes are created and perfected for an optimal play experience. Dip your finger in the paint and let's go! PLAYFUL DESIGN Minimal design language for optimal play experience. Instantly take in the board and the shapes for split second decisions. BESPOKE AUDIO A fun and lively audio experience that really pops. With music specially composed for Kavel to support the game's varied modes. OPTIMIZED Runs smoothly on every device. COLORBLIND-FRIENDLY The game does not rely on color and is playable with any form of color blindness. Further includes a colorpalette optimised for any form of color blindness.

Screenshots

Eufloria4 screens
Kavel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kavel at every 3 weeks against Eufloria's every 30 months. Kavel also leads on price ($1.99 vs $2.99). Eufloria's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Eufloria costs $2.99 and Kavel $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Eufloria against 4.7 for Kavel. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 26 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Eufloria's written reviews are positive against 100% of Kavel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eufloria ships an update every 30 months, Kavel every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Eufloria versus Kavel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEufloriaKavel
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.9 (45 ratings) — better4.7 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 30 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOmni Systems LimitedJerry Verhoeven

Customer experience

Eufloria

All ratings45 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral4.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.5%

Kavel

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Eufloria

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on high-activity levels
  • Unresponsive touch inputs
  • Graphical glitches and visual bugs
  • Save data loss and progress issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • More varied enemy tactics and behaviors
  • Expanded campaign with additional levels
  • Multiplayer and online features
  • Improved performance and optimization
  • More customization and control options

Kavel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Eufloria

No in-app purchases

None

Kavel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eufloria free?
Eufloria costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kavel free?
Kavel costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Eufloria or Kavel?
Eufloria is rated higher. Eufloria averages 4.9 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Kavel averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.
Do Eufloria or Kavel have ads?
Neither Eufloria nor Kavel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eufloria or Kavel?
Eufloria ships an update every 30 months, and Kavel every 3 weeks. Most recently, Eufloria was updated on October 29, 2026 and Kavel on October 23, 2026.

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