# Cup Heroes vs Tool Evolution

The clearest difference is rating: Tool Evolution at 4.7 against Cup Heroes's 4.5. Cup Heroes's advantage is chart position (#45 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cup Heroes sells 36 one-off in-app purchases and Tool Evolution sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tool Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cup Heroes has 88K ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 20% and 20% positive.

Cup Heroes ships an update every 10 days, Tool Evolution every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cup Heroes | Tool Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (88K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cup-heroes/id6469621221/reviews) | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tool-evolution-mine-and-evolve/id6517355244/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **88K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | **20.2% of reviews** | 20.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 374 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) |

## What reviewers say

### Cup Heroes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cup-heroes/id6469621221)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Grossing · Adventure, #94 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #110 Top Free · Adventure, #123 Top Free · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic RPG adventure where cups become warriors on a quest to save their Queen. Master strategy, action, and puzzles as you lead your heroes through magical worlds, battling enemies and unlocking new abilities. Enjoy stunning graphics and daily rewards in this addictive fantasy storyline.

**Highlights:** Epic RPG battles, Collectible heroic characters, Explore magical worlds, Challenging puzzles and quests, Unlock and upgrade heroes, Daily rewards and events

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

**In-app purchases (36)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bounty Road Rewards | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Hero Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| Some Resources | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Auto Blessings | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Basic Hero Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Speed Boost | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Trophy Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hero Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Resources | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $11.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Booster Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Basic Hero Upgrade | $14.99 | one-time |
| Cup Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Resources | $14.99 | one-time |
| Hero Cards Special Offer | $15.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pets Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Basic Hero Upgrade | $24.99 | one-time |
| Basic Hero Upgrade | $29.99 | one-time |
| Basic Hero Upgrade | $34.99 | one-time |
| 3 Skeleton Keys | $39.99 | one-time |
| 5 Skeleton Keys | $49.99 | one-time |
| Basic Hero Upgrade | $49.99 | one-time |
| Super No Ads | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Challenging without being impossible
- 👍 Good progression
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay loop
- 👍 Satisfying ball drop mechanic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive ads, even after paying to remove them
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Progression issues and lost progress
- 🔍 Forced ads during gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Gear merging issues
- Skill effects not working as described
- Progression resets and lost progress
- Crashes on certain levels or screens
- Inability to select certain heroes

**Requested features**

- Ability to merge/dismantle excess gear
- More challenging endgame content
- Customization options for heroes
- Offline progress saving
- Improved ad system with optional ads only


### Tool Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tool-evolution-mine-and-evolve/id6517355244)

Embark on a time-traveling adventure where you control an evolving tool. Harvest resources, craft items, and build worlds across different historical eras and futuristic landscapes. Adapt your tool to new challenges and expand your creations through time.

**Highlights:** Time travel through eras, Evolving tool mechanics, Idle resource harvesting, Crafting and world expansion, Historical and futuristic gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Resource Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Resource Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chest Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Resource Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Resource Pack 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Resource Pack 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starting Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Resource Pack 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 6 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable time-killer
- 💡 Interesting concept and progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Unclear game mechanics
- 📢 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🔒 Lack of progress saving and restoration

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or gets stuck at certain stages
- Tools/characters becoming invisible or disappearing
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Progress reset or lost after updates

**Requested features**

- More content and levels
- Better balance and progression
- Improved stability and bug fixes
- Clearer in-game instructions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cup Heroes free?

Cup Heroes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tool Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cup Heroes or Tool Evolution?

Tool Evolution is rated higher. Cup Heroes averages 4.5 out of 5 from 88K ratings, while Tool Evolution averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.

### Do Cup Heroes or Tool Evolution have ads?

Both Cup Heroes and Tool Evolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cup Heroes or Tool Evolution?

Cup Heroes ships an update every 10 days, and Tool Evolution every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cup Heroes was updated on September 25, 2026 and Tool Evolution on September 25, 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.*