# Pixel Evolution Lab vs Cell Zoo

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cell Zoo at every 2 weeks against Pixel Evolution Lab's every 5 months. Pixel Evolution Lab's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Evolution Lab sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cell Zoo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Evolution Lab ships an update every 5 months, Cell Zoo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Evolution Lab | Cell Zoo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-zoo-physarium/id6761283791/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stefan Hergert](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861706247) | [Aleksander Allen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848492528) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Evolution Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-evolution-lab/id6759259445)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixel Evolution  Pro Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


### Cell Zoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-zoo-physarium/id6761283791)

Explore mesmerizing cellular automata simulations with alien organisms that evolve in real-time. Interact with living art, place it in your environment with AR, and fine-tune dozens of parameters to create unique patterns. Experience stunning visuals and emergent ecosystems.

**Highlights:** Real-time organism evolution, Interactive touch controls, Augmented Reality (AR) mode, Multiple living systems (Physarum, Lenia, Gray-Scott, Particle Life), Extensive parameter tuning, GPU-accelerated simulations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Evolution Lab free?

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

### Is Cell Zoo free?

Cell Zoo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Pixel Evolution Lab or Cell Zoo have ads?

Neither Pixel Evolution Lab nor Cell Zoo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Evolution Lab or Cell Zoo?

Pixel Evolution Lab ships an update every 5 months, and Cell Zoo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Evolution Lab was updated on October 1, 2026 and Cell Zoo on October 14, 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.*