Comparison

Lightopus (Appxplore) vs Evolution Simulator 2

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

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About

Lightopus (Appxplore)

Embark on an epic quest to rescue young creatures from the clutches of Abyss monsters. Navigate challenging levels with intuitive controls, stunning graphics, and engaging gameplay. Face formidable bosses and strive for high scores.

Highlights
  • Full HD devices support
  • Intuitive touch or virtual joypad controls
  • Fun and addictive gameplay
  • Attractive graphics and character movements
  • Face various monster bosses
  • Checkpoint system
  • Leaderboards & Achievements
Features
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All the Lightopuses in the Abyss were killed and their remaining young captured by the monsters of the Abyss. You are the only Lightopus alive, a species on the brink of extinction. Your mission is to rescue the young Lightopus and free them from the Abyss monsters' seal-zones. - Features - • Full HD devices support • Unique and intuitive control: Optional touch control or virtual joypad • Fun and addictive gameplay • Attractive graphics • Lively character movements with AI • Face various monster bosses with special powers • Checkpoint System • Leaderboards & Achievements Support • Original and attractive music - Reviews - G4's Knuckle Up- The Best Mobile Games “I’m going to go out on a limb and predict Lightopus will be a future Hall of Famer for the App Store.” 148Apps - Editor's Choice “This game is not to be missed by those looking for something new to enchant them on the iOS platform.” Touch Arcade - Beauty Through Motion “Every feature adds to a superb overall presentation that just works.” Pocket Gamer - Silver Award “This is innovative gaming at its finest, and whilst it's let down by a few niggles, they're not enough to spoil what is a fantastically enjoyable, highly playable arcade adventure.” AppTudes - Editor's Choice “Lightopus is a beautifully crafted game. The game looks great on retina display, and the gameplay is both unusual and addictive. If players are looking for a challenging yet simple game, Lightopus is worth checking out.” AppSpy - A Unique Experience “Lightopus is visually intriguing and aurally relaxing, as you swim around protecting your babies, and having them feed on your enemies. A unique experience.” If you face any technical issues on your device, we would appreciate it if you can contact us prior to writing a negative review. We will try to address the issue as soon as possible. For the latest news, updates, and events LIKE us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/appxplore Official http://www.appxplore.com Facebook http://www.facebook.com/appxplore Twitter http://twitter.com/appxplore

About

Evolution Simulator 2

Engage in a unique simulation where you design and evolve your own microbe. Navigate through various environments, consume different food sources, and adapt to overcome a diverse range of enemies.

Highlights
  • Advanced cell editor
  • Two food types: meat and plants
  • 20 levels across 8 themes
  • 19 enemy types
  • Passive and active upgrades
  • Increasing difficulty
Features
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Game features: - 2 types of food: meat and plants - advanced cell's editor - 20 levels in 8 different themes - 19 various type of enemies - many upgrades (passive and active) - increasing level of difficulty - nice graphics - atmospheric soundtrack - simple controls - addictive gameplay

Screenshots

Lightopus (Appxplore)4 screens
Evolution Simulator 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lightopus (Appxplore) at 4.4 against Evolution Simulator 2's 3.1. Lightopus (Appxplore) also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 8.0). Evolution Simulator 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Lightopus (Appxplore) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Evolution Simulator 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lightopus (Appxplore) holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 56 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Lightopus (Appxplore)'s written reviews are positive against 53% of Evolution Simulator 2's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lightopus (Appxplore) versus Evolution Simulator 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightopus (Appxplore)Evolution Simulator 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (38 ratings) — better3.1 (56 ratings)
Positive reviews56.0% of reviews — better52.9% of reviews
Number of ratings3856 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better8.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB178 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperAppxplore (iCandy) Sdn. Bhd.Przemyslaw Gajc

Customer experience

Lightopus (Appxplore)

All ratings37 ratings
Positive78.4%
Neutral8.1%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative36.0%

Evolution Simulator 2

All ratings56 ratings
Positive51.8%
Neutral7.1%
Negative41.1%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral17.6%
Negative29.4%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lightopus (Appxplore)

One-time2
  • Stars Pack$0.99
  • Premium Upgrade$1.99
None

Evolution Simulator 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lightopus (Appxplore) free?
Lightopus (Appxplore) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Evolution Simulator 2 free?
Evolution Simulator 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lightopus (Appxplore) or Evolution Simulator 2?
Lightopus (Appxplore) is rated higher. Lightopus (Appxplore) averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Evolution Simulator 2 averages 3.1 from 56 ratings.
Do Lightopus (Appxplore) or Evolution Simulator 2 have ads?
Neither Lightopus (Appxplore) nor Evolution Simulator 2 shows ads.

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