# Silicon Evolution vs Ghost Terminal

The clearest difference is device support: Ghost Terminal at 2 against Silicon Evolution's —. Ghost Terminal also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Silicon Evolution sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ghost Terminal sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Silicon Evolution against 5.0 for Ghost Terminal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Silicon Evolution | Ghost Terminal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silicon-evolution/id6760348929/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-terminal-idle-tycoon/id6797033392/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jan Schmidt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884028902) | [HUWA STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797033394) |

## What reviewers say

### Silicon Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/silicon-evolution/id6760348929)

Build a computing empire from an 8-bit CPU to a quantum supercomputer. Invest in research, upgrade hardware, and prestige to accelerate your progress through technology eras. Enjoy idle gameplay with persistent legacy income.

**Highlights:** Build a computing empire, 8 technology eras, Invest in research, Prestige system, Legacy hardware income, Multiple architecture paths

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Make Silicon Evolution AD free | $2.99 | one-time |


### Ghost Terminal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-terminal-idle-tycoon/id6797033392)

Build an automated income empire from a back-alley terminal. Hire agents, upgrade operations, and manage Heat as you progress through neon districts and complete challenging contracts. Reset your progress for deeper rewards and unlock new systems.

**Highlights:** Automated income through terminal operations, Agent hiring and long-term upgrades, Heat management system, Progression through 10 neon districts, 30 contracts with unique rules, Multiple prestige layers (Burn, Purge, Fork), Offline rewards

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DARK HASH CACHE | $1.99 | one-time |
| Boost Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Deep Sync Pack | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Silicon Evolution free?

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

### Is Ghost Terminal free?

Ghost Terminal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Silicon Evolution or Ghost Terminal?

Silicon Evolution and Ghost Terminal are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

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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.*