Comparison

Die Again vs Tool Evolution

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

Head to head
About

Die Again

This 2D pixel platformer challenges your patience and reflexes with unpredictable troll levels. Master simple controls to navigate treacherous traps and moving platforms, with every death counted for fun. Unlock new character skins as you progress.

Highlights
  • Simple left, right, and jump controls
  • Unpredictable troll platformer levels
  • Death counter for fun
  • Unlockable character skins
  • 2D pixel art visuals
Features
Currently charting
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Test your patience and reflexes in Die Again - a troll platformer with 2D pixel visuals. Every level is built to mess with you. Unexpected traps, moving platforms, and sudden surprises will make you doubt every steps. Why you’ll Die Again (a lot): Simple controls Move left, move right, and jump. That’s all you need to know. But don’t let the simplicity fool you. Surviving each level will be another story. Unpredictable troll levels Traps you don't see coming, platforms that move when you least expect them, all messing with your mind. You'll never know what will hit you next. Hall of Death... Every death is counted, just for fun. Take your time, stay calm, and see how that number turns out. Will you master the levels, or earn a spot among the “most dedicated” players? Unlockable skins Keep playing to unlock new outfits for your character. Just make sure you don’t throw your phone before you get there.

About

Tool Evolution

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
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Tool Evolution: Mine & Evolve lets you experience a unique journey through time as you take on the role of a tool that evolves with each era you visit. From the Jurassic era to the distant future, your tool will adapt and transform, allowing you to build world, mine, and evolve through different historical periods and beyond. Start your adventure in the Jurassic era and help shape the earliest mini world. As you travel through time, your tool will evolve to meet the demands of each age—from medieval life to the Industrial Revolution and into futuristic landscapes. Each era presents new challenges and opportunities to harvest resources and craft essential items. Tool Evolution: Mine & Evolve features: - Time Travel: Journey from the Jurassic era through the Middle Ages, into the future, and beyond. Each period brings its own unique challenges and advancements in this mini world. - Evolving Tools: Your tool evolves according to the age you time travel to, adapting from primitive designs to advanced futuristic technology. - Idle Mining Game: Harvest resources and mine efficiently with your evolving tool. Manage your resources and automate processes as you advance. - Crafting and Expansion: From my little universe to vast planet craft projects, use your tool to develop your little world and beyond. - Historical and Futuristic Gameplay: Witness the transformation of your tool and world through different historical periods and futuristic scenarios. As you explore and conquer each new age, Tool Evolution: Mine & Evolve challenges you to adapt your strategy and make the most of each era's unique resources and technologies. Evolve through time and create a world that reflects the innovations and achievements of every period you encounter. Are you ready to take your tool on an incredible journey through history and the future? Join Tool Evolution: Mine & Evolve and start your evolution adventure!

Screenshots

Die Again4 screens
Tool Evolution4 screens

Verdict

The call

Die Again and Tool Evolution both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 33% of Die Again's written reviews are positive against 20% of Tool Evolution's. Die Again also leads on chart position (#159 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Die Again sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and Tool Evolution sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Die Again against 4.7 for Tool Evolution. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37K and 12K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Die Again's written reviews are positive against 20% of Tool Evolution's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Die Again versus Tool Evolution: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDie AgainTool Evolution
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (37K ratings) — better4.7 (12K ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better20.1% of reviews
Number of ratings37K — better12K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#159 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size317 MB288 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuong VuongHOMA GAMES

Customer experience

Die Again

All ratings36,524 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews1,762 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative58.8%

Tool Evolution

All ratings12,240 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews895 reviews
Positive20.1%
Neutral15.8%
Negative64.1%

User reviews

Die Again

From 37K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤡 Fun and entertaining
  • 👍 Challenging and engaging gameplay
  • 🧠 Requires strategic thinking
  • 🎮 Unique and creative levels

Room to improve

  • 🤬 Excessive ads
  • 🕰️ Frequent ad interruptions
  • 🤯 Extremely difficult and frustrating
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

Tool Evolution

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Die Again

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and black screens
  • Sound issues and loss of audio

Requested features

4 requests
  • More level variety
  • Ability to skip ads or purchase ad-free version
  • Level select or progress saving
  • Improved controls and responsiveness

Tool Evolution

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Die Again

Subscriptions2
  • MINI PASS$1.497 Days
  • VIP PASS$4.991 Month
One-time3
  • VIP PACK SALE 50%$0.99
  • Remove ads$1.99
  • VIP PACK$1.99
15 purchases

Tool Evolution

One-time15
  • Gem Offer 1$0.99
  • Resource Pack 1$0.99
  • Gem Pack 2$1.99
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  • Resource Pack 2$1.99
  • Chest Pack 1$1.99
  • Resource Pack 3$2.99
  • Gem Pack 3$2.99
  • No Ads$2.99
  • Resource Pack 4$3.99
  • Resource Pack 5$4.99
  • Starting Pack$4.99
  • Gem Pack 4$5.99
  • Resource Pack 6$5.99
  • Gem Pack 5$9.99
  • Gem Pack 6$19.99

Questions

Is Die Again free?
Die Again 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, Die Again or Tool Evolution?
Die Again is rated higher. Die Again averages 4.8 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Tool Evolution averages 4.7 from 12K ratings.
Do Die Again or Tool Evolution have ads?
Both Die Again and Tool Evolution show ads.
Which is updated more often, Die Again or Tool Evolution?
Die Again ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tool Evolution every 3 weeks. Most recently, Die Again was updated on September 26, 2026 and Tool Evolution on September 26, 2026.

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