# Nebulous.io vs Blob io

The clearest difference is rating: Blob io at 4.5 against Nebulous.io's 4.1. Blob io also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 54%) and ratings volume (15K vs 2.6K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nebulous.io sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Blob io sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blob io holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blob io has 15K ratings behind it against 2.6K, 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 71% of Blob io's.

Nebulous.io ships an update every 2 weeks, Blob io every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nebulous.io | Blob io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nebulousio/id1069691018/reviews) | **[4.5 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blob-io-throw-and-split-cells/id1252249963/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.1% of reviews | **70.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simplicial Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069691017) | [Mikhail Prysiazhniy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252249962) |

## 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


### Blob io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blob-io-throw-and-split-cells/id1252249963)

Engage in a thrilling multiplayer online game where you control a blob, consuming smaller entities to grow and avoid larger ones. Compete against real players, unlock new features, and customize your blob with unique skins.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer online gameplay, Consume smaller blobs to grow, Avoid larger blobs, Unlock features with experience points, Customizable skins, Multiple game modes, Video replays

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Royal | $5.99 | per month |
| 1250 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3250 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7000 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 16000 coins | $13.99 | one-time |
| 49500 coins | $33.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Lots of game modes
- 💬 Good in-game chat
- 🎨 Customizable skins

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔌 Laggy performance
- 🔒 Difficulty logging in
- 🤖 Unfair advantage for PC players

**Reported bugs**

- Restart button not working
- Inability to split/merge properly
- Blank screen after ads
- Disappearing custom skins
- Inconsistent server performance

**Requested features**

- Add practice mode with bots
- Reduce ad frequency
- Improve matchmaking
- Add more level-based skins
- Allow custom skin visibility for all players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nebulous.io free?

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

### Is Blob io free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nebulous.io or Blob io?

Blob io is rated higher. Nebulous.io averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Blob io averages 4.5 from 15K ratings.

### Do Nebulous.io or Blob io have ads?

Both Nebulous.io and Blob io show ads.

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

Nebulous.io ships an update every 2 weeks, and Blob io every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nebulous.io was updated on September 23, 2026 and Blob io on September 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.*
