# Incubator! vs Raptor Evolution

The clearest difference is rating: Raptor Evolution at 4.8 against Incubator!'s 4.1. Raptor Evolution also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 38%) and ratings volume (14K vs 352). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Incubator! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Raptor Evolution sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Raptor Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Raptor Evolution has 14K ratings behind it against 352, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Incubator!'s written reviews are positive against 58% of Raptor Evolution's.

Incubator! ships an update every 2 months, Raptor Evolution every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Incubator! | Raptor Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (352 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incubator/id6444854105/reviews) | **[4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raptor-evolution-survival/id6738051188/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 352 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.8% of reviews | **58.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 222 MB | 836 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) | [Estoty](https://appshunter.io/developer/551754398) |

## What reviewers say

### Incubator!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incubator/id6444854105)

Manage a laboratory to breed and evolve unique creatures. Train your creations to battle and dominate in strategic combat.

**Highlights:** Laboratory management, Creature creation and evolution, Strategic combat, Winning battles, Training creatures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Interesting merging mechanic
- 👍 Robot section is fun
- 👍 Aliens are overpowered

**What reviewers complain about**

-  광고 Too many ads
- 😩 Repetitive gameplay
- 😩 Game gets boring
- 😩 Too easy
- 😩 Glitchy

**Reported bugs**

- Download stopped
- Glitch in the wall
- Dino not stopping growing
- Dragon DNA glitch
- Game is lagging

**Requested features**

- Make the game harder
- Add more content
- Add new DNA things like intelligence
- Improve animations
- Fix the ads


### Raptor Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raptor-evolution-survival/id6738051188)

Embark on a post-apocalyptic adventure as a dinosaur seeking revenge. Smash, gather, and hunt to evolve your abilities and craft gear. Explore diverse landscapes, battle bosses, and recover your stolen eggs.

**Highlights:** Dinosaur survival gameplay, Post-apocalyptic setting, Resource gathering, Hunting human-mutants, Ability evolution, Gear crafting, Boss battles

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Gem pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Skin Pack 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADS | $7.99 | one-time |
| Circuit Bonus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Seeds Bonus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Raid pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mutagen Bonus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Meat Bonus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Break Power Boost Forever | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skin Pack 2 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Skin Pack 3 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Gem pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging
- 💡 Great potential for the game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unfinished content and lack of progress
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🕰️ Long wait times for upgrades and energy

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing on certain devices
- Progression blockers due to unfinished features
- Inability to upgrade past certain levels

**Requested features**

- More customization options for dinosaurs and packs
- Ability to progress further in the game
- Additional content and areas to explore


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Incubator! free?

Incubator! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Raptor Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Incubator! or Raptor Evolution?

Raptor Evolution is rated higher. Incubator! averages 4.1 out of 5 from 352 ratings, while Raptor Evolution averages 4.8 from 14K ratings.

### Do Incubator! or Raptor Evolution have ads?

Both Incubator! and Raptor Evolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Incubator! or Raptor Evolution?

Incubator! ships an update every 2 months, and Raptor Evolution every 5 weeks. Most recently, Incubator! was updated on October 19, 2026 and Raptor Evolution on October 20, 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.*