# Snail Bob 2 vs Gibbets

Snail Bob 2 and Gibbets both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Snail Bob 2's written reviews are positive against 42% of Gibbets's. Snail Bob 2 also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 229). Gibbets's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snail Bob 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Gibbets sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Snail Bob 2 against 4.6 for Gibbets. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snail Bob 2 has 13K ratings behind it against 229, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Snail Bob 2's written reviews are positive against 42% of Gibbets's.

Snail Bob 2 ships an update every 7 months, Gibbets every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snail Bob 2 | Gibbets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snail-bob-2-platform-games-2d/id1085698206/reviews) | **[4.6 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gibbets-bow-master/id1351301107/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 229 |
| Positive reviews | **72.1% of reviews** | 42.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 289 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [HC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/482544510) | [Konstantin Boronenkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/660671521) |

## What reviewers say

### Snail Bob 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snail-bob-2-platform-games-2d/id1085698206)

Guide a snail through challenging levels by activating various mechanisms. This physics puzzle game offers a fun and brain-teasing experience for all ages, featuring numerous levels and customization options.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzle gameplay, 120 levels across 4 worlds, Customize Bob with outfits, Find hidden stars and jigsaw pieces, Suitable for all ages and families

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bario Outfit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Batsnail Outfit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Droid Outfit | $0.99 | one-time |
| House Outfit | $0.99 | one-time |
| King Outfit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Outfit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snowman Outfit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Chapters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Outfits | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🐌 Cute and creative main character
- 🧩 Enjoyable puzzle-solving challenges
- 🎨 Variety of levels and stories
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for kids and families

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty finding hidden stars/puzzle pieces
- 🕰️ Levels can be too challenging at times
- 💸 Excessive ads, even in paid version
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🚫 Incompatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on level 15 of Fantasy story
- Spinner feature not working as intended
- Purchased premium features not unlocking
- Progress not saving after device reset

**Requested features**

- More levels and chapters
- Ability to save/restore progress
- Option to disable ads in paid version
- Difficulty settings or level selection
- Multiplayer or co-op mode


### Gibbets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gibbets-bow-master/id1351301107)

Save victims from the gallows by precisely shooting ropes with a bow and arrow. Utilize power-ups and strategic aiming to succeed in this fast-paced arcade puzzler.

**Highlights:** Aim and shoot arrows, Cut hangman's rope, Save victims, Use bonuses and pick-ups, Navigate warps and teleports, Frantic arcade pace

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Stars | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADs + Bonus | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Quivers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Stars | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Halloween pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pile of medals | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Stars | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Stars | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of medals | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Snail Bob 2 free?

Snail Bob 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gibbets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Snail Bob 2 or Gibbets?

Gibbets is rated higher. Snail Bob 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Gibbets averages 4.6 from 229 ratings.

### Do Snail Bob 2 or Gibbets have ads?

Both Snail Bob 2 and Gibbets show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Snail Bob 2 or Gibbets?

Snail Bob 2 ships an update every 7 months, and Gibbets every 3 months. Most recently, Snail Bob 2 was updated on November 8, 2026 and Gibbets on November 2, 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.*