Original Classic Snake vs Good Old Snake (1997)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Original Classic Snake
Relive the classic arcade experience with this faithful remake of the original snake game. Enjoy simple swipe controls, original graphics, and authentic dot-matrix display. Choose from easy, normal, or hard modes for a nostalgic challenge.
- Classic snake gameplay
- Simple swipe controls
- Original graphics
- Dot-matrix display
- Multiple difficulty modes
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Play original snake game as you played it many years ago. This is a remake of the original Snake, complete with dot-matrix display and monotone sounds. FEATURES: • Simple controls(swipe) • Original graphics • Dot-matrix display • Easy, Normal and Hard mode HOW TO PLAY: • Swipe to change direction • Enjoy
Good Old Snake (1997)
Relive the classic arcade experience with a modern twist. Navigate your snake, collect points, and compete with friends. Adjust the speed to match your skill level for endless fun.
- Classic snake gameplay
- Adjustable speed settings
- Game Center integration
- High score competition
- Modern touch controls
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The good old snake returns with a new touch. It is the classic snake you know from the old days. The faster you move, the more points you get. If it's too fast for you can slow your speed down in the result screen. Log in to Game Center on your device to compete against your friends. Have fun.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Original Classic Snake at none against Good Old Snake (1997)'s shown. Original Classic Snake also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 22%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Original Classic Snake ships an update every 10 days, Good Old Snake (1997) every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Original Classic Snake | Good Old Snake (1997) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews — better | 22.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Karlo Bencic | Hurol Ozturk |
Customer experience
Original Classic Snake
Good Old Snake (1997)
In-app purchases
Original Classic Snake
No in-app purchases
Good Old Snake (1997)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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