# Raft Evolution vs Era Evolution

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Raft Evolution at 100% against Era Evolution's 41%. Raft Evolution also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Era Evolution's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (507 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Raft Evolution sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Era Evolution sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Era Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Era Evolution has 507 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Raft Evolution's written reviews are positive against 41% of Era Evolution's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Raft Evolution ships an update every 2 months, Era Evolution every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Raft Evolution | Era Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raft-evolution/id6757224854/reviews) | **[4.8 (507 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/era-evolution-age-up-and-run/id6758431307/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **507** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 41.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 329 MB | 394 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sorolla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823676206) | [cookapps](https://appshunter.io/developer/626650864) |

## What reviewers say

### Raft Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raft-evolution/id6757224854)

Navigate your raft through challenging environments, collecting power-ups and avoiding hazards. Unlock new boat designs and hire captains to enhance your gameplay experience as you race to the finish.

**Highlights:** Upgrade raft, Dodge obstacles, Collect boosts, Explore unique worlds, Unlock new boat types, Recruit captains

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gems | $12.99 | one-time |
| Double Nitro | $12.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| 150 Gems | $34.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gems | $44.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


### Era Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/era-evolution-age-up-and-run/id6758431307)

Engage in a strategic action runner where your choices impact your progression through dynamic timelines and eras. Build momentum, stack multipliers, and upgrade your loadout to conquer escalating challenges and destruction phases. Recruit allies to enhance your gameplay and compete in seasonal events.

**Highlights:** Strategic action runner gameplay, Progression system across timelines and eras, Coin gates and power card choices, Loadout upgrade system (speed, strength, multipliers), Recruit legends and allies for boosts, High-impact destruction gameplay finale, Competitive events and seasonal content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Canyon card | $4.99 | per month |
| Energy card | $9.99 | per month |
| Renaissance era | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space era | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medieval era | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stone era offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Energy Chain Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Energy 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Gear Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mode vault | $4.99 | one-time |
| Prestige vault | $4.99 | one-time |
| Energy 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Power Bank | $5.99 | one-time |
| Prestige card | $6.99 | one-time |
| Remove all ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Graces card | $8.99 | one-time |
| Battle Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| premium pass | $10.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Raft Evolution free?

Raft Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Era Evolution free?

Era Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Raft Evolution or Era Evolution?

Era Evolution is rated higher. Raft Evolution averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Era Evolution averages 4.8 from 507 ratings.

### Do Raft Evolution or Era Evolution have ads?

Raft Evolution shows ads; Era Evolution does not.

### Which is updated more often, Raft Evolution or Era Evolution?

Raft Evolution ships an update every 2 months, and Era Evolution every 11 days. Most recently, Raft Evolution was updated on September 25, 2026 and Era Evolution on October 19, 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.*