Comparison

Alien Evolution vs Thorn & Dew

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

Head to head
About

Alien Evolution

Control a small alien organism, devour cells and smaller creatures to grow and evolve into a powerful kaiju monster. Unleash rage mode to dominate the neon space world and climb the food chain.

Highlights
  • Devour cells and monsters to evolve
  • Mutate into giant titan kaiju forms
  • Unleash devastating RAGE mode
  • Explore a neon alien universe
  • Easy one-hand io controls
  • Grow and dominate the food chain
Features
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Alien Evolution: Kaiju Monster is a neon io-style action game where you control a tiny alien organism and devour everything in your path to evolve into a galaxy-crushing kaiju monster. Start as a small mutant creature drifting through deep space. Hunt glowing cells, swallow smaller monsters, and absorb their DNA to grow bigger and stronger. The more you eat, the faster you evolve — from a fragile alien spore into a massive, unstoppable titan beast that dominates the universe. Every cell you devour fills your evolution bar and charges your RAGE mode. Trigger RAGE to smash through swarms of alien creatures, blast enemy monsters, and feed your endless hunger. Climb the food chain, hunt bigger prey, and become the apex predator of the galaxy. GAME FEATURES ▶ EAT & EVOLVE — Devour cells and monsters to grow your alien beast and unlock powerful new evolution forms ▶ KAIJU MONSTER FORMS — Mutate from a tiny organism into a giant titan kaiju with stunning neon designs ▶ RAGE MODE — Unleash devastating power and rampage through enemy swarms ▶ NEON SPACE WORLD — Explore a glowing alien universe packed with strange creatures and cosmic monsters ▶ EASY io CONTROLS — Simple one-hand gameplay with a deep evolution system that's hard to put down ▶ GROW & DOMINATE — Collect orbs, power up your beast, and rise to the top of the food chain Whether you love io games, monster-eating action, or kaiju rampage adventures, Alien Evolution: Kaiju Monster delivers addictive eat-and-grow gameplay you can enjoy anytime, anywhere. Download now, begin your alien evolution, and grow into the most terrifying kaiju monster in the galaxy!

About

Thorn & Dew

Features
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Thorn & Dew is an idle survival game about a lone cactus fighting for every drop of water in a merciless desert. Grow from a tiny sprout into a mighty desert guardian. Collect water, level up, and fend off waves of thirsty raiders who want what's yours. FEATURES • Idle water generation — your cactus keeps growing even while you're away • Tap to shoot spikes and repel raider attacks and epic boss fights • Evolve: pick a unique ability at every milestone and shape your own build • Upgrade attack, generation, crits and more to push further • Hire desert mercenaries — a frog, a turtle, a golem and other quirky allies, each with its own power • Survive dynamic weather: sandstorms, scorching heat, rain and cold desert nights • Complete quests, trade with the wandering merchant and reset evolutions to try new builds The desert takes no prisoners. Water is life — defend it.

Screenshots

Alien Evolution4 screens
Thorn & Dew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thorn & Dew at none against Alien Evolution's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Alien Evolution sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Thorn & Dew asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alien Evolution ships an update monthly, Thorn & Dew every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Alien Evolution versus Thorn & Dew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlien EvolutionThorn & Dew
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB156 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperKittipong RukpanitmaneeAndrii Fedunets

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Alien Evolution

One-time2
  • Skill Point Pack 1$0.99
  • VIP Pass$2.99
None

Thorn & Dew

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alien Evolution free?
Alien Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thorn & Dew free?
Thorn & Dew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Alien Evolution or Thorn & Dew have ads?
Both Alien Evolution and Thorn & Dew show ads.
Which is updated more often, Alien Evolution or Thorn & Dew?
Alien Evolution ships an update monthly, and Thorn & Dew every 3 weeks. Most recently, Alien Evolution was updated on October 24, 2026 and Thorn & Dew on October 25, 2026.

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