Comparison

RoundEvolution vs Kifubara

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

Head to head
About

RoundEvolution

Features
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MERGE, EVOLVE, DOMINATE! Are you ready for the most satisfying puzzle experience of the year? Dive into RoundEvolution, where every drop counts and every merge brings you closer to greatness! This isn't just a game—it's a journey from the microscopic to the majestic. Start with a tiny Plankton and strategize your way up to the legendary Whale! WHY YOU'LL LOVE ROUNDEVOLUTION: • Addictive Physics Gameplay: Feel the weight of every sphere as they bounce, roll, and collide. Master the physics engine to create epic chain reactions that are incredibly satisfying to watch! • Visual Feast: Feast your eyes on cute, flat-style art across 4 stunning themes: Ocean, Fruits, Africa, and Birds. Unlock them all and customize your experience! • Easy to Play, Hard to Master: Simple one-touch controls make it accessible for everyone, but only true masters can reach the top. Do you have the strategy to keep the board clear and the combos flowing? • Turn the Tide with Power-Ups: Made a mistake? No problem! Use Bombs to clear space, Reset to swap your drop, or Pulsate to shake things up. Unleash the Double Combo for massive scores! • Global Competition: Don't just play—compete! Challenge friends and players worldwide on the Global Leaderboard. Can you secure your spot in the Top 50? • Zen Mode ON: Immerse yourself in relaxing soundscapes and smooth animations. It's the perfect way to de-stress after a long day. • Join the Evolution Revolution! Download RoundEvolution now and see how big you can grow!

About

Kifubara

Instantly scan any physical Go board with your camera to detect stones, count territory, and calculate scores. Supports both Chinese and Japanese rules, with options to manually adjust the position and export game data.

Highlights
  • Automatic stone detection from photos
  • Territory counting and scoring
  • Adjustable komi
  • Manual position editing
  • SGF export
  • Game library
Features
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Point your camera at any Go board and Kifubara reads the position, counts territory, and calculates the score — in seconds. No more counting by hand. Leave scoring to Kifubara. HOW IT WORKS Take a photo of your Go board or pick one from your gallery. Kifubara detects every stone, maps territory for both players, and scores the position under Chinese or Japanese rules. Review the result, adjust anything that needs fixing, and export. FEATURES • Automatic stone detection from a single photo • Territory counting and scoring under Chinese or Japanese rules • Adjustable komi • Mark dead stones and edit the position by hand • Deep analysis to refine scoring accuracy • Group strength and influence visualization • SGF export to share or study in your favorite Go app • Save and name games in your library BUILT FOR REAL BOARDS Kifubara is designed for the moment after you finish a game on a real board. Works with wood boards, printed boards, magnetic travel sets — any physical Go board. Just make sure all four corners are visible and the lighting is decent. Kifubara uses on-device machine learning. Your photos never leave your phone. Go. Baduk. Weiqi. Whatever you call it — Kifubara counts it.

Screenshots

RoundEvolution4 screens
Kifubara4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kifubara at none against RoundEvolution's 5. Kifubara also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. RoundEvolution sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Kifubara asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RoundEvolution ships an update every 6 weeks, Kifubara every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RoundEvolution versus Kifubara: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoundEvolutionKifubara
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB148 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCHE WEI LIUArtur Tamazian

In-app purchases

5 purchases

RoundEvolution

One-time5
  • 5 Energy$0.99
  • 2000 Coins$0.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
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  • 10000 Coins$3.99
  • No Ads$4.99
None

Kifubara

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RoundEvolution free?
RoundEvolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kifubara free?
Kifubara is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RoundEvolution or Kifubara have ads?
RoundEvolution shows ads; Kifubara does not.
Which is updated more often, RoundEvolution or Kifubara?
RoundEvolution ships an update every 6 weeks, and Kifubara every 2 days. Most recently, RoundEvolution was updated on October 2, 2026 and Kifubara on October 7, 2026.

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