# Spunge Invaders vs Steppy Pants

The clearest difference is rating: Steppy Pants at 4.6 against Spunge Invaders's 3.8. Steppy Pants also leads on ratings volume (50K vs 11). Spunge Invaders's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spunge Invaders sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Steppy Pants sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Steppy Pants holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steppy Pants has 50K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Spunge Invaders's written reviews are positive against 61% of Steppy Pants's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Spunge Invaders ships an update every 10 days, Steppy Pants every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spunge Invaders | Steppy Pants |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spunge-invaders/id1018116792/reviews) | **[4.6 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppy-pants/id1094138419/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **50K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 60.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 190 MB | 314 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Spunge Games Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/982108280) | [Super Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090328242) |

## What reviewers say

### Spunge Invaders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spunge-invaders/id1018116792)

Defend planets from alien invaders in this retro arcade shoot 'em up. Battle waves of enemies, defeat bosses, and collect rewards to save the planet's precious water. Unlock unique characters and climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Retro arcade style, Shoot 'em up gameplay, Multiple power-ups, 14 unique characters, Leaderboards, Achievements

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wrestler | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skeleton | $0.99 | one-time |
| Footballer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unicorn | $0.99 | one-time |
| Viking | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Knight | $0.99 | one-time |
| Invader | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rapid Fire | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


### Steppy Pants

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppy-pants/id1094138419)

Experience the ultimate walking simulator with hilarious physics and endless gameplay. Navigate challenging obstacles, customize your character, and enjoy multiple game modes. This game offers a unique and entertaining walking experience.

**Highlights:** Hilarious Physics, Endless Gameplay, Character Customization, 6 Game Modes, Exploding Sidewalks

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steppy VIP | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Skeleton (Head) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Onesie Starter Pack! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spooky Costume Pack! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Costume Pack! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zombie (Head + Body + Legs) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skeleton (Head + Body + Legs) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Smiley (Head + Body + Legs) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Moneybags | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stick (Head + Body + Legs) | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🤩 Unique and quirky character designs
- 💯 Challenging but rewarding experience
- 🎨 Customizable character outfits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty in distinguishing costume rarities
- 🤖 Occasional character glitches and bugs
- 💰 Frequent ads and expensive VIP subscription
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes during play
- Audio issues after watching ads
- Inconsistent character movement and responsiveness

**Requested features**

- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee
- Ability to listen to music while playing
- More game modes and level variety
- Improved leaderboard system to address cheating


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spunge Invaders free?

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

### Is Steppy Pants free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spunge Invaders or Steppy Pants?

Steppy Pants is rated higher. Spunge Invaders averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Steppy Pants averages 4.6 from 50K ratings.

### Do Spunge Invaders or Steppy Pants have ads?

Steppy Pants shows ads; Spunge Invaders does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spunge Invaders or Steppy Pants?

Spunge Invaders ships an update every 10 days, and Steppy Pants every 9 days. Most recently, Spunge Invaders was updated on November 1, 2026 and Steppy Pants on November 11, 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.*