Ecosystem vs Carve
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ecosystem
Guide the evolution of life from simple molecules to complex ecosystems. Discover hundreds of species, develop genetic traits, and transform diverse biomes in this educational and contemplative idle game.
- Evolve hundreds of species
- Develop genetic traits
- Create diverse biomes
- Automatic resource production
- Progressive gameplay
- Educational and contemplative
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Dive into a fascinating journey through time, from the first molecules to advanced ecosystem ! In Ecosystem, you are the creator of a living world in constant evolution. Start with the tiniest molecules and guide your ecosystem through the ages, unlocking ever more complex species, genetic traits, and biomes. # Evolve Life Discover the first cells, algae, jellyfish, arthropods, and mammals Unlock hundreds of species and watch them evolve in your world # Develop Genetic Traits Fur, claws, photosynthesis, nervous system… every trait shapes your ecosystem Use the right strategy to optimize your evolutionary tree # Transform the Planet Create biomes: ocean, forest, desert, tundra… Each environment unlocks new species combinations # Addictive, Progressive Gameplay Automatic resource production Unlock new evolutionary branches over time Boost your progress with synergies between species and traits # An Educational and Contemplative Game Inspired by biology, paleontology, and evolutionary theory, Ecosystem is both a relaxing management game and an immersive scientific exploration. Download Ecosystem now and begin your own journey through life! "There is no end, only the perpetual transformation of life."
Carve
Engage your logic with a 3D puzzle game where you chip away blocks to reveal hidden voxel sculptures. Solve over 200 handcrafted puzzles without timers or pressure, just pure deduction.
- 3D nonogram logic puzzles
- Carve blocks to reveal sculptures
- 200 handcrafted puzzles
- No timers or guessing
- Relaxing brain game
- Six themed chapters
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Carve: 3D Nonogram Puzzles Read the clues. Carve the cube. Reveal the shape. Carve is a 3D nonogram puzzle game where you chip away blocks using pure logic - and watch a hidden voxel sculpture emerge with every solve. No guessing. No pressure. Just the quiet satisfaction of a puzzle clicking into place. Each puzzle gives you the numbers. The rest is up to you: deduce which blocks stay and which get carved away, one careful cut at a time. Get it right and a tiny handcrafted sculpture is revealed - a cat, a torii gate, an elephant, and 200 more. Why you'll love it • A true logic puzzle, every level is solvable by pure deduction, never guessing • 200 handcrafted brain teasers across 6 themed chapters • 3D nonograms reimagined as sculptures you carve • Reveal a unique voxel sculpture with every puzzle you solve • A relaxing brain game you can play at your own pace, no timers • Sharpen your logic and problem-solving one satisfying cut at a time Six chapters, one growing collection Start simple, build your skills, and carve your way to a complete collection of 200 sculptures. Whether you've got five minutes or an hour, Carve is the brain game that rewards a clear head and a bit of patience. Download Carve and start carving. [In-App Purchase Information] • Carve is free to download and play, with optional in-app purchases • Chapter 1 is included for free, includes 30 levels, Chapters 2,3,4,5 and 6 are available for purchase individually or as a Unlock All pack • Purchases are one-time, no subscription or recurring charges • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Purchases are tied to your Apple ID and can be restored on your devices Privacy Policy: https://larbsoft.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://larbsoft.com/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ecosystem at none against Carve's 6. Ecosystem also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Carve sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Ecosystem asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Ecosystem against 4.8 for Carve. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively.
| Parameter | Ecosystem | Carve |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | 4.8 (4 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 474 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Romain Chauvire | Patrick Watkins |
In-app purchases
Ecosystem
No in-app purchases
Carve
- Chapter 2 - 30 Puzzles$2.99
- Chapter 3 - 40 Puzzles$2.99
- Chapter 4 - 30 Puzzles$2.99
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- Chapter 5 - 30 Puzzles$2.99
- Chapter 6 - 30 Puzzles$2.99
- Unlock All Chapters$7.99









