Auralux vs Evo Pop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Auralux
This abstract real-time strategy game offers a minimalist experience with a focus on clever tactics over reflexes. Command a single unit type with simple orders, starting on equal footing with opponents. Enjoy a relaxing, cerebral challenge with a vibrant aesthetic and ambient soundtrack.
- Abstract real-time strategy gameplay
- Minimalist graphics and ambient soundtrack
- Simple unit command and orders
- Equal starting resources for all players
- Multiple game modes (Normal, Speed, Secret)
- Optimized for touch screen devices
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The sequel, Auralux: Constellations, is available now! Click on War Drum Studios above to download. New features include leaderboards, achievements, and cloud saves! Auralux is an abstract, essentialized, and simplified real-time strategy game. You command only one type of unit and have only one type of order to give those units. You and your opponents start the game with precisely equal resources. Quick reflexes will get you nowhere. The only path to victory is through clever strategy. Auralux features a slow, floating feel and vibrant minimalistic graphics. The entire game pulses to the rhythm of ambient music, and the player's actions evoke sounds that smoothly coalesce into melody. This game is designed to provide a relaxing, cerebral experience. Every choice matters, and only the best strategies will succeed. Features: -Includes every feature and more from the renowned PC game. -Free to try for as long as you like! Simply purchase additional levels for a very low price if you enjoy the game and want more challenges. -Gameplay optimized for touch screen devices. -Countless hours of gameplay -Two available game modes : Normal and Speed Mode, with a secret mode for expert players to unlock! -Relaxing, ambient soundtrack brings you into a rhythm and meditative state. Game by E McNeill Ported by War Drum Studios www.wardrumstudios.com
Evo Pop
Control colorful creatures that grow and multiply rapidly in a physics-based strategy game. Dominate by consuming rivals or creating the largest colony. Upgrade your creatures and utilize environmental resources to outmaneuver multiple enemies across diverse worlds.
- Physics-based gameplay
- Multiple enemies
- Upgrade and evolve creatures
- Strategic resource gathering
- Dozens of unique worlds
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Take control of Evos — colorful creatures that live in a colony and are able to grow and multiply extremely fast. Big Evos eat smaller Evos of another breed. Dominate the area by either eating all rivals or creating the most Evos! FEATURES: - Fight against MULTIPLE ENEMIES: A three-way brawl for you to come on top of! - Enjoy a FUN PHYSICS-BASED GAMEPLAY: Control the creatures by using different spells on them. - UPGRADE & EVOLVE: Each Evo breed has unique skills, such as jumping or sliding downhill. These properties can be upgraded to make your Evos even stronger. - PLAN A STRATEGY: Evos interact with the environment and eat grass, flowers and bugs to multiply faster. Fight for strategic resources on the map to win! - Discover DOZENS OF WORLDS: Evo Pop features multiple worlds with unique design elements and physics, making the gameplay fresh every time. Get ready to POP OFF and have FUN! Evo Pop is free to download and play, however, some in-game items can be purchased for real money, including randomised items. Terms of Use: https://www.zeptolab.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.zeptolab.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Auralux at none against Evo Pop's shown. Auralux also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 52%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Evo Pop's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (15K vs 2.2K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Auralux sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Evo Pop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Auralux against 4.7 for Evo Pop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evo Pop has 15K ratings behind it against 2.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Auralux's written reviews are positive against 52% of Evo Pop's.
Auralux ships an update every 3 months, Evo Pop every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Auralux | Evo Pop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.2K ratings) | 4.7 (15K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.3% of reviews — better | 52.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K | 15K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 281 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | War Drum Studios LLC | ZeptoLab UK Limited |
Customer experience
Auralux
Evo Pop
User reviews
Auralux
From 2.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and audio
- 🧠 Challenging and strategic
- 👍 Relaxing and addictive
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
Room to improve
- 🐢 Slow gameplay without speed mode
- 🤖 AI can be overly aggressive
- 🔢 Limited number of free levels
- 🔀 Predictable enemy behavior
- 🔄 Repetitive map layouts
Evo Pop
From 15K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 No annoying ads
- 🎨 Unique and visually appealing
- 💡 Interesting evo mechanics
Room to improve
- 🔒 Feels like a pay-to-win model
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (off-screen evos, broken abilities)
- 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
- ⚖️ Unbalanced evo power levels
- 🤖 Opponents are just AI, not real players
Bugs and requests
Auralux
Reported bugs
2 issues- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Occasional crashes or freezes
Requested features
5 requests- Multiplayer mode
- Customizable unit colors
- Random map generator
- More free levels
- Ability to adjust gameplay speed
Evo Pop
Reported bugs
4 issues- Evos getting stuck off-screen
- Abilities not functioning properly
- Crashes and startup issues
- Progress/purchases not carrying over between devices
Requested features
5 requests- Add real multiplayer mode
- Increase evo unlock rates
- More game modes and map variety
- Disable or improve 'sudden death' mechanic
- Provide more information on evo abilities
In-app purchases
Auralux
- Lyra Pack$0.99
- Orion Pack$0.99
- Speed Mode$0.99
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- Vela Pack$0.99
- Hydrus Pack$1.99
- Caelum Pack$1.99
- Aries Pack$1.99
- Andromeda Pack$1.99
- Aurora Pack$1.99
- Combo Pack$2.99
Evo Pop
- Handful of Gems$1.99
- Pile of Gems$4.99
- Special offer 5$4.99
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- Pile of Coins$4.99
- Evo Pass 5$4.99
- Bucket of Gems$9.99
- Special offer 10$9.99
- Bucket of Coins$9.99
- Special offer 20$19.99
- Box of Coins$19.99
