# lo vs Cell to Singularity

The clearest difference is rating: Cell to Singularity at 4.8 against lo's 4.2. Cell to Singularity also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 45%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). lo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. lo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cell to Singularity sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cell to Singularity holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cell to Singularity has 23K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of lo's written reviews are positive against 82% of Cell to Singularity's.

lo ships an update every 4 months, Cell to Singularity fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | lo | Cell to Singularity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lo/id972946987/reviews) | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-to-singularity-evolution/id1327555461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **82.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#136** |
| Size | 13 MB | 494 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [General Adaptive Apps Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/937589555) | [Computer Lunch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287171333) |

## What reviewers say

### lo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lo/id972946987)

A fast-paced matching game where players tap on overlapping letters to score points within a time limit. Compete for the highest score on the leaderboard. It's a fun and addictive addition to your collection of focus-based games.

**Highlights:** Tap overlapping letters, Score points based on overlaps, 60-second time limit, Leaderboard competition, Focus-based gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Cell to Singularity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-to-singularity-evolution/id1327555461)

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Free · Strategy, #155 Top Grossing · Strategy, #171 Top Grossing · Simulation (US App Store)

Embark on an evolutionary journey from a single cell to a technological singularity. Tap to gain entropy, unlock new chapters of life, and witness milestones like dinosaur extinction and the Industrial Revolution. Explore the past, present, and future of humanity in this engaging idle clicker game.

**Highlights:** Evolutionary clicker gameplay, Gain Entropy currency, Unlock chapters of life, Climb Tech Tree, View 3D habitats, Discover scientific facts, Simulate life on Earth

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Darwinium Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Cubes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Darwinium Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Darwinium Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 150 Cubes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Darwinium Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| 300 Cubes | $7.99 | one-time |
| Darwinium Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Pass (30 Days) | $12.99 | one-time |
| Infinity Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| 900 Cubes | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game!
- 🚀 Amazing still
- 🚀 Best game ever
- 🚀 Very relaxing simple game packed with nicely designed content
- 🚀 Genuinely Brilliant

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lengthy but worth the read
- 🐛 Ads
- 🐛 Stolen logits
- 🐛 Ads too long
- 🐛 Too many LONG ads

**Reported bugs**

- Stopped getting metabits after simulation 11
- Mesozoic Valley simulation is bugged
- Crashes when loading data from server
- Rapid buy feature removed in update
- Ads not working properly

**Requested features**

- Add pls
- More in the Beyond
- More galaxies, planets, and stars in the Beyond
- Add insects, plants, and other animal groups
- Add a facility to turn off planet/star titles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is lo free?

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

### Is Cell to Singularity free?

Cell to Singularity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, lo or Cell to Singularity?

Cell to Singularity is rated higher. lo averages 4.2 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Cell to Singularity averages 4.8 from 23K ratings.

### Do lo or Cell to Singularity have ads?

Cell to Singularity shows ads; lo does not.

### Which is updated more often, lo or Cell to Singularity?

lo ships an update every 4 months, and Cell to Singularity fortnightly. Most recently, lo was updated on October 6, 2026 and Cell to Singularity on October 13, 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.*