# Alien Hive vs Robot Evolution

The clearest difference is rating: Robot Evolution at 4.8 against Alien Hive's 4.6. Robot Evolution also leads on ratings volume (729 vs 189). Alien Hive's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alien Hive sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Robot Evolution sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Robot Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 189 and 729 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 86% and 86% positive.

Alien Hive ships an update every 2 months, Robot Evolution every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alien Hive | Robot Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-hive/id571149889/reviews) | **[4.8 (729 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robot-evolution-machine-merge/id1275133471/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 189 | **729** |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 85.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 231 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appxplore (iCandy) Sdn. Bhd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/464212314) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## What reviewers say

### Alien Hive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-hive/id571149889)

This game blends match-3 and sliding tile puzzles to evolve aliens. Match tiles to hatch and evolve creatures, harvest resources, and build your ultimate alien hive. Strategically defeat villainous bots and uncover the planet's mysteries.

**Highlights:** Evolving-aliens puzzle gameplay, Hybrid match-3 and sliding tile puzzles, Match tiles to harvest resources, Hatch and evolve alien species, Defeat villainous Bots, BLITZ MODE for fast-action fun, Collect dozens of Supreme Aliens

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energy Amplifier | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Booster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Sparks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Core Wormhole | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Sparks | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rack of Sparks | $6.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Box of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gold | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique and fun gameplay
- 😊 Relaxing and addictive
- 🎨 Cute and creative alien designs
- 🕹️ Challenging and strategic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Difficult to progress without in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Frustratingly slow progress
- 📺 Intrusive and excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after watching ads
- Blitz mode score not increasing past 2.1 billion
- Alien evolution progress resets after updates

**Requested features**

- More difficulty levels or an easy mode
- Ability to save progress and resume games
- Expanded alien collection and evolution system
- Option to pay for ad-free experience


### Robot Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robot-evolution-machine-merge/id1275133471)

Merge robots to create bizarre new machines and build a powerful army. Discover various robot types across different stages and unlock multiple endings. Tap or drag to earn coins and expand your collection.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop robots to merge, Discover new robot types, Earn coins to buy creatures, Build a high-tech army, Unlock various endings, Idle clicker gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack of rubies | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack with diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Promo Bundles Very High | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| big pack of rubies | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shop Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Trinket | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hard Currency Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| starter bundle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome game
- 🤖 Fun robot evolutions
- 💡 Lots of unique robot designs
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and colorful visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Some features feel hidden or unclear
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔗 Frequent ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or pauses when switching between screens
- Inconsistent berry drop rates despite upgrades
- Ads sometimes cause the game to crash

**Requested features**

- Add more evolution games on iOS
- Improve screen compatibility for newer devices
- Reduce frequency of ads or provide ad-free option
- Add ability to delete game progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alien Hive free?

Alien Hive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Robot Evolution free?

Robot Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Alien Hive or Robot Evolution?

Robot Evolution is rated higher. Alien Hive averages 4.6 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while Robot Evolution averages 4.8 from 729 ratings.

### Do Alien Hive or Robot Evolution have ads?

Both Alien Hive and Robot Evolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Alien Hive or Robot Evolution?

Alien Hive ships an update every 2 months, and Robot Evolution every 6 weeks. Most recently, Alien Hive was updated on October 12, 2026 and Robot Evolution on October 7, 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.*