# KickUp Cup vs Planet Evolution

The clearest difference is rating: Planet Evolution at 4.8 against KickUp Cup's 3.3. Planet Evolution also leads on ratings volume (30K vs 3) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). KickUp Cup's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KickUp Cup sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Planet Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Planet Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planet Evolution has 30K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of KickUp Cup's written reviews are positive against 78% of Planet Evolution's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

KickUp Cup ships an update every 7 months, Planet Evolution every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KickUp Cup | Planet Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickup-cup/id882634479/reviews) | **[4.8 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-evolution-idle-clicker/id1617534373/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 78.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 303 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Pacific Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/337485169) | [Leek & Ribs Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688600261) |

## What reviewers say

### KickUp Cup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickup-cup/id882634479)

A simple, fun game where you flick your thumb to keep a ball in the air, earning points for your chosen country. Compete globally to help your nation reach a collective goal.

**Highlights:** Intuitive thumb controls, Global country competition, Real-time score updates, Play for fun or country, Simple sign-in options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Continue | $0.99 | one-time |


### Planet Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-evolution-idle-clicker/id1617534373)

Tap to create and grow your own planets, collecting resources and discovering new objects. Upgrade your worlds, use boosters for faster growth, and return to find resources gathered while you were away. Compete on the online leaderboard or play at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Tap to collect coins and objects, Discover and build new worlds, Buy upgrades and boosters, Offline resource collection, Online leaderboard, Prestige system

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black Holes S | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Tickets S | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Tickets M | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad Tickets L | $2.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes M | $4.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes L | $9.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes XL | $19.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes XXL | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing and fun
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 🌟 Interesting concept
- 💰 Good offline earnings
- 🌍 Satisfying planet creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔒 Locked progression behind paywall
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Slow progression
- 📊 Leaderboard concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Prestige system issues
- Inconsistent ad rewards
- Disappearing offline earnings
- Forced tab switching during upgrades

**Requested features**

- Add more worlds/planets
- Implement bulk upgrade options
- Improve leaderboard functionality
- Introduce more gameplay variety
- Optimize performance on older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KickUp Cup free?

KickUp Cup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Planet Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KickUp Cup or Planet Evolution?

Planet Evolution is rated higher. KickUp Cup averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Planet Evolution averages 4.8 from 30K ratings.

### Do KickUp Cup or Planet Evolution have ads?

Planet Evolution shows ads; KickUp Cup does not.

### Which is updated more often, KickUp Cup or Planet Evolution?

KickUp Cup ships an update every 7 months, and Planet Evolution every 6 weeks. Most recently, KickUp Cup was updated on November 1, 2026 and Planet Evolution on November 4, 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.*