# Nebulous.io vs Gravity Pipes

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Nebulous.io at 2.6K against Gravity Pipes's 9. Nebulous.io also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Gravity Pipes's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 Gravity Pipes sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gravity Pipes 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 9, 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 56% of Gravity Pipes's.

Nebulous.io ships an update every 2 weeks, Gravity Pipes monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nebulous.io | Gravity Pipes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nebulousio/id1069691018/reviews) | **[4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-pipes-slide-puzzle/id1258137706/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 54.1% of reviews | **55.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simplicial Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069691017) | [TEDRA SOFT SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/952227558) |

## 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


### Gravity Pipes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-pipes-slide-puzzle/id1258137706)

Slide tiles to create a path for a ball to reach its destination through pipes. Utilize anti-gravity pipes to move the ball upwards while avoiding obstacles and locked blocks. Aim for fewer moves to earn more stars.

**Highlights:** Sliding block puzzles, Hundreds of levels, No time limit, Offline play, Hint system, Anti-gravity pipes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extra Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nebulous.io free?

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

### Is Gravity Pipes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nebulous.io or Gravity Pipes?

Gravity Pipes is rated higher. Nebulous.io averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Gravity Pipes averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.

### Do Nebulous.io or Gravity Pipes have ads?

Both Nebulous.io and Gravity Pipes show ads.

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

Nebulous.io ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gravity Pipes monthly. Most recently, Nebulous.io was updated on October 20, 2026 and Gravity Pipes on October 8, 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.*