Comparison

Ecosystem vs Terraformed

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Evolve hundreds of species
  • Develop genetic traits
  • Create diverse biomes
  • Automatic resource production
  • Progressive gameplay
  • Educational and contemplative
Features
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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."

About

Terraformed

Features
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Shape a prehistoric world one hex at a time in Terraformed: Jurassic Edition. NO ADS. Choose the Paleozoic or Mesozoic era, then build a connected ecosystem from the ground up. Place terrain, grow compatible biomes, and introduce prehistoric species into three-tile habitats. Every placement changes your options, so plan carefully to create a harmonious preserve and earn your best expedition score. FEATURES - Two distinct prehistoric eras - Strategic hex-based world building - Terrain, biome, and species card layers - Dozens of prehistoric creatures - Parent and child species that move together - Touch controls for rotating and zooming - Atmospheric music, creature calls, and volume controls - Local expedition scoring and rankings Can you build a preserve where ancient life thrives?

Screenshots

Ecosystem4 screens
Terraformed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ecosystem at every 10 days against Terraformed's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ecosystem ships an update every 10 days, Terraformed every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Ecosystem versus Terraformed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEcosystemTerraformed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size474 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRomain ChauvireTasia Mosahid

In-app purchases

None

Ecosystem

No in-app purchases

None

Terraformed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ecosystem free?
Ecosystem is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Terraformed free?
Terraformed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ecosystem or Terraformed have ads?
Neither Ecosystem nor Terraformed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ecosystem or Terraformed?
Ecosystem ships an update every 10 days, and Terraformed every 2 months. Most recently, Ecosystem was updated on October 30, 2026 and Terraformed on October 31, 2026.

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