# Nebulous.io vs Strike.is

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Strike.is at 90% against Nebulous.io's 54%. Strike.is also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). Nebulous.io's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 61). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nebulous.io sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Strike.is sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Strike.is holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nebulous.io has 2.6K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Nebulous.io's written reviews are positive against 90% of Strike.is's.

Nebulous.io ships an update every 2 weeks, Strike.is every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nebulous.io | Strike.is |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nebulousio/id1069691018/reviews) | **[4.4 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikeis-the-game/id1128133042/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | 54.1% of reviews | **89.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Simplicial Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069691017) | [Freakinware Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/630210455) |

## What reviewers say

### Nebulous.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nebulousio/id1069691018)

Engage in a multiplayer game where you grow by consuming smaller entities and collecting dots. Avoid larger players while strategizing to become the biggest blob. Enjoy various game modes, customization options, and social features.

**Highlights:** Collect dots and gobble smaller players, Compete with up to 27 players online, Over 500 unlockable skins, Upload custom skins, Multiple game modes including FFA, Teams, and Capture the Flag, Clan system with Clan Wars, Offline single-player mode

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2,000 Plasma | $0.49 | one-time |
| One Spin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Plasma | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Plasma | $1.49 | one-time |
| 3,000 Plasma | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plasma Boost 7 Days | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Plasma | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Plasma | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Plasma | $7.49 | one-time |
| 25,000 Plasma | $9.99 | one-time |
| 500,000 Plasma | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging gameplay
- 🕹️ Fun game modes
- 🤝 Good for playing with friends
- 💎 Addictive and enjoyable
- 🕰️ Nostalgic for long-time players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Lack of updates and fixes for iOS users
- 🕹️ Unbalanced gameplay mechanics
- 🤝 Issues with teaming and cheating
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Progression resets and lost account data
- Connectivity issues and server problems
- Glitches with power-ups and abilities
- Inconsistent performance on iOS devices
- Inability to change name or settings

**Requested features**

- Improved matchmaking system
- More game modes and customization options
- Ability to upload custom skins on iOS
- Better community features and moderation
- Reduced in-app purchase costs


### Strike.is

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikeis-the-game/id1128133042)

Engage in fast-paced multiplayer combat as a cell armed with various weapons. Absorb ammunition, outgun opponents, and utilize special powers to survive in diverse game modes. Form guilds, play with friends in private rooms, and enjoy a unique chiptune soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer combat, Multiple game modes, Private rooms, Guild system, Variety of weapons, Chiptune music

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
- 💰 Free coins reward system
- 🎯 Variety of guns and weapons
- ⚡ Fast-paced action gameplay
- 🌐 Combination of agar.io and shooter mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👥 Very small player base and dead community
- 📺 Excessive and unskippable ads
- 🎮 Poor and glitchy controls
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
- ⚠️ Shotgun overpowered at close range

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Controls switch sides unexpectedly
- Ads play mid-game and cannot be skipped
- Blinking/flashing visual effects after spawning
- Aiming only works when standing still

**Requested features**

- More game modes (Capture the Zone, Hunger Games)
- Additional weapons and gun variety
- Armor and shield equipment
- Gun repair/upgrade system improvements
- Better control customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nebulous.io free?

Nebulous.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Strike.is free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nebulous.io or Strike.is?

Strike.is is rated higher. Nebulous.io averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Strike.is averages 4.4 from 61 ratings.

### Do Nebulous.io or Strike.is have ads?

Nebulous.io shows ads; Strike.is does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nebulous.io or Strike.is?

Nebulous.io ships an update every 2 weeks, and Strike.is every 10 days. Most recently, Nebulous.io was updated on October 24, 2026 and Strike.is on October 24, 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.*