Natural Selection Sim vs Evolution
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Natural Selection Sim
This educational simulation models natural selection processes. It is designed for use with a specific science curriculum and requires a school-provided login and license to function.
- Natural selection simulation
- Educational curriculum integration
- Requires school login and license
- iPad compatible
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A simulation of natural selection, for use with Amplify's science curriculum. **************************************************************** Natural Selection Sim WILL ONLY WORK IF YOU HAVE AN AMPLIFY LOGIN AND LICENSE PROVIDED BY A SCHOOL. You can download the app without a login, but you will not be able to use the app without a valid Amplify login. ****************************************************************"
Evolution
Explore a 2D world where creatures evolve through natural selection. This simulator allows you to experiment with settings and observe how genomes influence adaptation. Witness the fascinating process of evolution in action.
- 2D natural selection simulation
- Neural network-powered creatures
- Genome-defined creature behavior
- Experiment with evolutionary settings
- Observe creature adaptation
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Evolution is a natural selection simulator in a 2D world. Each creature is powered by a neural network defined by its genome. Experiment with settings and watch as creatures evolve to adapt. _______ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Evolution at 100% against Natural Selection Sim's 50%. Evolution also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). Natural Selection Sim's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Natural Selection Sim is free to download; Evolution costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Natural Selection Sim ships an update every 3 months, Evolution every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Natural Selection Sim | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 3.2 (21 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Amplify Education, Inc. | Seungwoo Choe |
Customer experience
Natural Selection Sim
Evolution
In-app purchases
Natural Selection Sim
No in-app purchases
Evolution
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Natural Selection Sim or Evolution have ads?
Which is updated more often, Natural Selection Sim or Evolution?
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