Comparison

Digital Mitosis vs Hermit Crab Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Digital Mitosis

Features
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Digital Mitosis — Feed. Grow. Multiply. Digital Mitosis is a mesmerizing blend of casual gameplay and living science — a pocket ecosystem where you nurture microscopic creatures and witness the wonder of cellular division unfold in real time. Feed your organisms, watch them grow, and marvel as they divide and multiply into thriving colonies of digital life. Whether you're a science enthusiast, a curious mind, or just someone who loves deeply satisfying gameplay loops, Digital Mitosis delivers a uniquely calming yet endlessly engaging experience. No two colonies are ever the same. Features: Feed and care for evolving digital life forms Watch authentic mitosis animations as cells divide and multiply Build thriving micro-ecosystems across stunning visual environments Relaxing, hypnotic gameplay perfect for all ages Satisfying progression as your colony grows from a single cell to hundreds! Beautiful, organic visuals inspired by real cellular biology. In-App Purchase Digital Mitosis is free to download. The optional "Unlock All Features" in-app purchase ($1.99, one-time) Adds auto-feed, tap-to-feed, creature stats and naming, and colony respawn after extinction. Every cell has a story. Yours starts now.

About

Hermit Crab Simulator

Create a tropical sanctuary for a virtual hermit crab. Collect shells, decorate habitats, and care for your companion. Enjoy a peaceful, ad-free experience with no subscriptions.

Highlights
  • Collect 44 unique shell designs
  • Decorate 12 environments with 29 items
  • Care for your hermit crab (feeding, misting, cleaning)
  • Unlock up to five habitats
  • Earn daily rewards and save photos
  • Optional iCloud backup
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No Ads. No Subscriptions. A Quiet Little World. Welcome a hermit crab and build a tropical home on the sand. Name your companion, collect beautiful shells, and make each habitat your own. A SHELL FOR EVERY MOOD Discover 44 shell designs, from natural spirals to fantasy jewels. Change shells while keeping your crab’s name, age, and care history. Each habitat has its own collection. CREATE YOUR SANCTUARY Explore 12 environments and arrange 29 decorations, including plants, hides, climbing structures, pools, and five luxurious treasures. Move, resize, and layer pieces to design your home. Unlock up to five habitats with a shared coin balance. CARE AND PLAY Feed your crab, mist the habitat, refresh freshwater and saltwater pools, and clean the glass. Tap the sand to play: ten taps fill playfulness. Each fresh pool adds 12 happiness for 24 hours. Optional feeding reminders help you keep a routine. A PEACEFUL POCKET COMPANION Enjoy a silent game with no ambient sound. Earn daily rewards, save terrarium photos, and use optional iCloud backup. Loading a backup replaces local progress; use one device at a time. Coins can be earned through play. Optional consumable coin packs are available through Apple in-app purchases. There are no ads or subscriptions. Care continues while the app is closed. If care lapses, the worn shell is lost. A free recovery meal brings your companion back in the starter shell; buy the lost shell again for 10% of its original coin price. Other collected shells remain yours. This is a fictional virtual-pet game. Its habitats, fantasy shells, and care timers are not instructions for real animal care.

Screenshots

Digital Mitosis4 screens
Hermit Crab Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

Digital Mitosis and Hermit Crab Simulator are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Digital Mitosis sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hermit Crab Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Digital Mitosis versus Hermit Crab Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigital MitosisHermit Crab Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlueWEB Media, IncWYATT WAYNE KELLER

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Digital Mitosis

One-time1
  • Unlock All Features$1.99
5 purchases

Hermit Crab Simulator

One-time5
  • Tiny Coin Pack$0.99
  • Small Coin Pack$3.99
  • Medium Coin Pack$7.99
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  • Large Coin Pack$12.99
  • Premium Coin Pack$29.99

Questions

Is Digital Mitosis free?
Digital Mitosis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hermit Crab Simulator free?
Hermit Crab Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Digital Mitosis or Hermit Crab Simulator have ads?
Neither Digital Mitosis nor Hermit Crab Simulator shows ads.

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