Apes vs Human. Apes and Humans are two mammals in the order of primates that are both similar and different with each other. As a matter of fact, according to the science authorities and evolutionists, these two mammals have 98% exactly the same DNA which leaves only a minimal of 2% as their differences. Apes. Apes are sub-divided into two sub-groups: the Hominidae or greater apes and the Hylobatidae or the lesser apes.