Comparison

Rock Pusher vs Spider Evolution

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

Head to head
About

Rock Pusher

Hire workers to help you push a massive boulder to its designated location. Despite the difficulty, successfully moving the rock yields valuable rewards.

Highlights
  • Hire workers
  • Push a boulder
  • Earn rewards
  • Idle gameplay
Features
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Can you push the rock? Hire workers to push the boulder to its destination. This rock is very hard to move, but it can give you nice rewards!

About

Spider Evolution

Dash through neon lanes, dodge obstacles, and devour power-flies to become the ultimate spider. Evolve your spider with new forms, upgrade abilities, and compete in tournaments for arcade glory. Play offline or online for endless running fun.

Highlights
  • Evolve spider forms
  • Intuitive swipe controls
  • Obstacle dodging and web spinning
  • Collect DNA orbs for upgrades
  • Unlock cosmetic skins
  • Daily tournaments and leaderboards
  • Offline play
Features
Currently charting
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Spider Evolution Runner drops you into a kinetic arcade playground where every web‑strung stride matters. Become the most legendary Spider in the colony as you dash, dodge, and devour glowing power‑flies across endless neon lanes. Each heartbeat of the Runner loop lets your Spider molt into bulkier forms, sprouting extra legs, eyes, and dazzling patterns that scream classic arcade flair. Swipe left, right, up, and down—the intuitive Runner controls make mastery feel instinctive, yet every obstacle keeps the Spider challenge razor‑sharp. Blast through collapsing twig bridges, leap over frothing puddles of sap, and spin silk trampolines that turn the Runner track into pure arcade gymnastics. Whether you have seconds at the bus stop or hours to spare, Spider Evolution Runner delivers bite‑sized arcade bursts or marathon sessions without missing a beat. Collect shimmering DNA orbs to unlock mythic Spider morphs—from stealthy shadow‑Crawler to radiant crystal‑Crawler—each altering speed, hit‑box, and Runner score multipliers. Upgrade your web shooters, extend Runner boosts, and tattoo your Spider with glow‑in‑the‑dark arcade skins that pop off the screen. The deeper you dive, the more the Runner escalates, layering randomized arcade hazards that push even veteran Spider sprinters to the edge. Compete in daily Runner tournaments, climb global leaderboards, and brag about being the top Spider in the arcade arena. Seasonal events remix the Runner track with volcanic craters, frozen honeycombs, and rogue ladybug bosses, ensuring no Spider run ever feels the same. Invite friends, share replays, and discover secret paths that reward the most daring Runner with exclusive arcade emotes and animated Spider avatars. Optimized for one‑hand play, buttery‑smooth on any device, and weighing in at a tiny download size, Spider Evolution Runner proves big arcade thrills can come in the smallest packages. No Wi‑Fi? No problem—your Spider keeps running offline, stacking Runner achievements until you reconnect and flood the arcade rankings with your high score. Ready to spin destiny? Tap install, lace up eight tiny sneakers, and let your Spider loose. This is the Runner you’ll reach for in every spare moment—the arcade legend reborn in miniature form. Spider Evolution Runner awaits!

Screenshots

Rock Pusher4 screens
Spider Evolution4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rock Pusher at 4.5 against Spider Evolution's 2.7. Rock Pusher also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 62) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Spider Evolution's advantage is chart position (#99 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Rock Pusher sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Spider Evolution sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rock Pusher holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rock Pusher has 10K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Rock Pusher's written reviews are positive against 27% of Spider Evolution's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rock Pusher ships an update weekly, Spider Evolution every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Rock Pusher versus Spider Evolution: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRock PusherSpider Evolution
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10K ratings) — better2.7 (62 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews27.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10K — better62
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#99 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size342 MB551 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRollic GamesHOMA GAMES

Customer experience

Rock Pusher

All ratings10,186 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews821 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral19.5%
Negative55.5%

Spider Evolution

All ratings62 ratings
Positive38.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative56.5%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive27.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative67.3%

User reviews

Rock Pusher

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Potential
  • 🚀 Fun game
  • 🚀 Great game but few bugs
  • 🚀 Very fun, minimal ads
  • 🚀 Enjoyable, addictive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unable to unlock Atlas
  • 🐛 Gear power quest not working
  • 🐛 Merge quest not working after evolving workers
  • 🐛 Gear inventory freezes
  • 🐛 Prestige timer issues

Spider Evolution

From 62 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Captivating gameplay
  • 🚀 Addictive and enjoyable
  • 💡 Good game for relaxation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🚫 Paid 'no ads' feature doesn't work as expected
  • 📺 Too many ads, even after purchase
  • 🤔 Lack of information on game mechanics

Bugs and requests

Rock Pusher

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Unable to unlock Atlas after meeting gear power requirement
  • Merge quest gets stuck after evolving workers
  • Gear inventory freezes and becomes unusable
  • Prestige timer resets incorrectly
  • Energy system not functioning as expected
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  • Progression blocked at certain levels
  • Glitches when using multiple maps
  • Inability to upgrade gear past gold tier

Requested features

7 requests
  • Increase prestige frequency
  • Improve energy system and offline progression
  • Add more content and progression beyond current roadblock
  • Implement better quest and progression tracking
  • Improve merging and upgrading mechanics
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  • Add more ways to earn resources and progress
  • Provide better communication channels with developers

Spider Evolution

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes and progress loss
  • Permanent upgrades not working as intended
  • Crashes on launch or during gameplay

Requested features

3 requests
  • Account linking across devices
  • More detailed tutorial or guide
  • Improved reliability and stability

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Rock Pusher

One-time16
  • Rune Pack$1.99
  • Small Gem Pack$2.99
  • Medium Gem Pack$4.99
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  • Starter Pack 2$4.99
  • Starter Pack With Prestige$6.99
  • Small Skip-It Pack$7.99
  • Energy Bundle$7.99
  • No Ads$7.99
  • Large Gem Pack$9.99
  • Starter Pack$12.99
  • Ice Island Pack$14.99
  • Fire Island Pack$19.99
  • Epic Gem Pack$19.99
  • Large Skip-It Pack$30.99
  • Legendary Gem Pack$39.99
  • Ultimate Gem Pack$99.99
17 purchases

Spider Evolution

One-time17
  • Endless Offer 1$1.99
  • Diamon Pack1$1.99
  • Egg Crack Bundle 1$2.99
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  • custom_select_3$2.99
  • Endless Offer 2$3.99
  • custom_select_5$4.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Egg Crack Bundle 2$4.99
  • spiderupgrade$5.99
  • Bundle 1$5.99
  • Diamond Bundle 2$8.99
  • plus_bundle$9.99
  • Double Web$9.99
  • Spider Pass$9.99
  • Diamond Pack 3$14.99
  • Endless Offer 4$17.99
  • Egg Crack Pack 3$19.99

Questions

Is Rock Pusher free?
Rock Pusher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spider Evolution free?
Spider Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rock Pusher or Spider Evolution?
Rock Pusher is rated higher. Rock Pusher averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Spider Evolution averages 2.7 from 62 ratings.
Do Rock Pusher or Spider Evolution have ads?
Both Rock Pusher and Spider Evolution show ads.
Which is updated more often, Rock Pusher or Spider Evolution?
Rock Pusher ships an update weekly, and Spider Evolution every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rock Pusher was updated on September 30, 2026 and Spider Evolution on September 29, 2026.

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