Original Classic Snake vs Ranger Jim
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
Ranger Jim
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Protect the wildlife from the infuriating annoyance of the bouncy balls. Dodge the balls as they bounce over you but be careful! When hit they split in two, making double the trouble! The game features eight different types of power-up and two distinct play modes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Original Classic Snake at Free against Ranger Jim's $1.99. Original Classic Snake also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Original Classic Snake is free to download; Ranger Jim costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Original Classic Snake ships an update every 10 days, Ranger Jim every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Original Classic Snake | Ranger Jim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 2.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Karlo Bencic | Richard Bannister |
In-app purchases
Original Classic Snake
No in-app purchases
Ranger Jim
No in-app purchases
Questions
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