# Bacon's Revenge vs Tool Evolution

Bacon's Revenge and Tool Evolution both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 51% of Bacon's Revenge's written reviews are positive against 20% of Tool Evolution's. Bacon's Revenge also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bacon's Revenge sells 11 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Bacon's Revenge against 4.7 for Tool Evolution. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 12K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Bacon's Revenge's written reviews are positive against 20% of Tool Evolution's.

Bacon's Revenge ships an update every 11 days, Tool Evolution every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bacon's Revenge | Tool Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bacons-revenge/id6503695841/reviews) | [4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tool-evolution-mine-and-evolve/id6517355244/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12K | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **51.3% of reviews** | 20.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 741 MB | 288 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CloudOcean Star](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738356533) | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) |

## What reviewers say

### Bacon's Revenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bacons-revenge/id6503695841)

Merge weapons and organize your backpack in this roguelike adventure. Battle monsters, collect powerful skills, and unlock new game modes to seek revenge.

**Highlights:** Weapon merging and upgrading, Strategic backpack organization, Roguelike combat with bosses, Randomized skill card sets, Multiple gameplay modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| A Small Pile of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Equipment pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| A Large Pile of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fund | $11.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| A Bag of Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack3 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game concept
- 👍 No forced ads
- 👍 Decent graphics and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Progression heavily gated behind ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Slow progression without paying
- 🐛 Unresponsive or broken features (e.g. update button, ad rewards)

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or gets stuck on loading screens
- Inability to progress past certain levels without paying
- Ads not working as intended, no rewards given

**Requested features**

- Add a mass removal feature for gear
- Improve the bag/inventory management system
- Implement a movement mechanic for the player character
- Provide an offline mode option


### 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 Bacon's Revenge free?

Bacon's Revenge 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, Bacon's Revenge or Tool Evolution?

Bacon's Revenge and Tool Evolution are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12K and 12K ratings respectively.

### Do Bacon's Revenge or Tool Evolution have ads?

Both Bacon's Revenge and Tool Evolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bacon's Revenge or Tool Evolution?

Bacon's Revenge ships an update every 11 days, and Tool Evolution every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bacon's Revenge was updated on September 22, 2026 and Tool Evolution on September 24, 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.*