# Quirkies Evolution vs Cell to Singularity

The clearest difference is rating: Cell to Singularity at 4.8 against Quirkies Evolution's 3.7. Cell to Singularity also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 10) and review sentiment (82% vs 70%). Quirkies Evolution's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cell to Singularity sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Quirkies Evolution asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cell to Singularity holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cell to Singularity has 23K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Quirkies Evolution's written reviews are positive against 82% of Cell to Singularity's.

Quirkies Evolution ships an update monthly, Cell to Singularity fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Quirkies Evolution | Cell to Singularity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quirkies-evolution/id976739433/reviews) | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-to-singularity-evolution/id1327555461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#178** |
| Size | 49 MB | 494 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Indiana University](https://appshunter.io/developer/383456988) | [Computer Lunch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287171333) |

## What reviewers say

### Quirkies Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quirkies-evolution/id976739433)

Explore the fascinating process of evolution through interactive gameplay. Guide populations of creatures by selecting mates and influencing traits to ensure survival and adaptation. Discover new characteristics, learn through engaging content, and track your progress via a detailed family tree.

**Highlights:** Simulate natural selection and reproduction, Influence trait evolution through mate selection, Explore genetic recombination and mutation, Learn via educational videos and podcasts, Earn badges and survival points, Manipulate genes in the biolab, Track lineage with family tree and population view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cell to Singularity

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

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Grossing · Strategy, #179 Top Free · Strategy, #197 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 Quirkies Evolution free?

Quirkies Evolution is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cell to Singularity free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Quirkies Evolution or Cell to Singularity?

Cell to Singularity is rated higher. Quirkies Evolution averages 3.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Cell to Singularity averages 4.8 from 23K ratings.

### Do Quirkies Evolution or Cell to Singularity have ads?

Cell to Singularity shows ads; Quirkies Evolution does not.

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

Quirkies Evolution ships an update monthly, and Cell to Singularity fortnightly. Most recently, Quirkies Evolution was updated on June 6, 2026 and Cell to Singularity on September 26, 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.*