Comparison

Planet Builder vs Life Incorporated

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

Head to head
About

Planet Builder

Create and evolve your own planets in this relaxing cosmic adventure. Gather resources, build diverse worlds, and discover quirky objects to bring your universe to life. Enjoy endless creative possibilities with upgrades and boosters.

Highlights
  • Planet creation and evolution
  • Resource gathering
  • Cosmic object collection
  • Planet upgrades and boosters
  • Idle gameplay
  • Universe building
Features
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Welcome to Planet Builder: Idle Evolution – the chill cosmic adventure where you get to play universe architect! Ever dreamt of shaping your own planets, sprinkling them with plants, trees, and maybe a few critters here and there? Well, buckle up because in this game, you're in charge of creating your very own cosmic playgrounds! So, what's the deal? Simple – gather resources, build planets, and watch 'em evolve right before your eyes! Whether you're into serene moonscapes or bustling civilizations, there's no limit to your cosmic creativity. And hey, who said you can't have a bit of fun while you're at it? Keep your eyes peeled for quirky objects floating around in space – collect 'em all and watch your universe come alive with a dash of cosmic charm! But wait, there's more! With upgrades and special boosters at your fingertips, you'll be zooming through the cosmos in no time. Speed up your resource gathering, supercharge your planet growth – the sky's not even the limit here! Planet Builder: Idle Evolution isn't just a game, it's a cosmic vacation for your soul. With its laid-back vibe and endless possibilities, it's perfect for unwinding after a long day or simply kicking back on a lazy afternoon. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your space suit, fire up the engines, and let's get building – the universe is waiting for your creative touch!

About

Life Incorporated

Guide a species from its simplest form to a cosmic civilization. Explore diverse worlds, evolve unique traits, and overcome catastrophic events. Your choices shape the destiny of life across the galaxy.

Highlights
  • Species evolution with deep perk trees
  • Explore and settle diverse planets
  • Survive grand cosmic threats
  • Grow populations from millions to trillions
  • Multiple gameplay modes
  • Customizable challenge difficulty
Features
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Life Inc. — From a Single Spark to a Living Galaxy Begin as the simplest spark of life and guide your species across millions of years of evolution, civilization, and cosmic catastrophe. Choose your world, shape your organism, and decide how life adapts, thrives, and conquers the stars. Every choice writes a different history. CHOOSE YOUR WORLD Settle lush Earth-like planets, frozen moons, radioactive wastelands, volcanic hellscapes, and more. Each world type changes everything — resources, climate, the threats you'll face, and which species thrive there. Worlds unlock one by one as you master the last, so the galaxy opens up as you grow. EVOLVE WITH A DEEP PERK TREE Climb a branching tree of Evolutionary, Technological, and Social perks. Rank up your favorite traits for stacking bonuses, unlock species-specific abilities, and discover synergies that turn a fragile colony into an unstoppable civilization. Hive minds, silicon life, and other archetypes each play completely differently. SURVIVE GRAND THREATS Asteroids, supervolcanoes, pandemics, alien armadas, and gamma-ray bursts threaten everything you've built. Read the warning signs, brace your population, and battle world-ending disasters in fast, fun mini-games where every tap counts. Famine, disease, and war can erase billions — adapt or go extinct. GROW FROM MILLIONS TO TRILLIONS Watch your population explode from thousands to millions, billions, and beyond — each milestone reshaping your resource needs and the challenges of a modern era. Balance growth, technology, and survival across the ages. REACH THE STARS Your ultimate goal: ascend beyond your homeworld, reach a new planet, and terraform it into a thriving home for your species. Complete the journey from microbe to interstellar civilization. MULTIPLE WAYS TO PLAY - Simple Simulation: fast, accessible, and addictive — perfect for quick sessions. - Complex Evolution: a deeper, more challenging sandbox for strategists. - Survival Frontier: action-packed first-person survival. - More modes on the way. TUNE YOUR CHALLENGE Pick from multiple difficulty presets that reshape disasters, resources, and threats. Earth-like worlds are forgiving; hostile planets will test everything you know. PREMIUM Unlock every world, species, and feature instantly with a Life Inc. Premium subscription. Sign in to carry your access across devices. Your world. Your species. Your story. Will life endure — or fade into cosmic dust? Download Life Inc. and find out.

Screenshots

Planet Builder4 screens
Life Incorporated4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Planet Builder at 4.8 against Life Incorporated's 1.0. Planet Builder also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). Life Incorporated's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Planet Builder sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Life Incorporated sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Planet Builder holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planet Builder has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Planet Builder versus Life Incorporated: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanet BuilderLife Incorporated
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size705 MB419 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlha KolomiietsRyan Joshua Fermoselle

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Planet Builder

One-time7
  • Diamonds Pack$2.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Diamonds Pack$4.99
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  • Special Offer$4.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • Coins Booster$9.99
  • Diamonds Pack$9.99
5 purchases

Life Incorporated

One-time5
  • Ocean$0.99
  • Frozen+Toxic$0.99
  • Jungle$0.99
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  • Final Worlds and Life$4.99
  • All Life$9.99

Questions

Is Planet Builder free?
Planet Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Life Incorporated free?
Life Incorporated is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Planet Builder or Life Incorporated?
Planet Builder is rated higher. Planet Builder averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Life Incorporated averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Planet Builder or Life Incorporated have ads?
Planet Builder shows ads; Life Incorporated does not.

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