# Snake.io vs Snake Blast!

The clearest difference is ads: Snake Blast! at none against Snake.io's shown. Snake Blast! also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Snake.io's advantage is ratings volume (481K vs 3.5K) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snake.io sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Snake Blast! sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 Snake.io against 4.6 for Snake Blast!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snake.io has 481K ratings behind it against 3.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Snake.io's written reviews are positive against 64% of Snake Blast!'s.

Snake.io ships an update every 2 weeks, Snake Blast! every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snake.io | Snake Blast! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (481K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snakeio-fun-online-snake/id1104692136/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-blast/id1445028663/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **481K** | 3.5K |
| Positive reviews | **69.6% of reviews** | 64.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 300 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kooapps](https://appshunter.io/developer/290924809) | [Advenworks Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/329900469) |

## What reviewers say

### Snake.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snakeio-fun-online-snake/id1104692136)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Free · Strategy, #27 Top Free · Action, #182 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Grow your snake by eating other players and become the largest on the board. Use speed boosts and strategic maneuvers to outwit opponents in this .io game. Enjoy smooth, lag-free gameplay with precise controls, playable online or offline.

**Highlights:** Grow by eating other snakes, Strategic attack and defense, Mass-eject speed boost, Lag-free online/offline play, Precise joystick controls, Live online events and leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snake Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Agni | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow | $0.99 | one-time |
| Connie | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aspmodeus | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sirius Bite | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Snake Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Variety of skins and customization options
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 🕰️ Offline playability
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🤩 Addictive and fun gameplay loop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear if playing against real players or bots
- 📺 Excessive ads, especially for reviving
- 🔒 Limited skin unlocking options without ads or purchases
- 🕹️ Joystick controls can be glitchy at times
- 🤯 Frustrating when larger snakes trap and kill smaller ones

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches where the player's snake gets stuck or disappears
- Instances of the game crashing or freezing unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add a pause button
- Introduce a currency system to unlock skins
- Allow playing with friends in the same game
- Improve the event system to be more accessible
- Increase the size of the game area


### Snake Blast!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-blast/id1445028663)

Guide a snake by swiping to shoot balls and break bricks. Collect power-ups to grow your snake and achieve a high score. Enjoy endless fun with customizable skins and intuitive controls.

**Highlights:** Swipe to shoot balls, Break bricks, Collect additional balls, Customize snake with 50+ skins, Intuitive swipe control, Thrilling power-ups

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Pass | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 10 Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 💡 Unique concept compared to similar games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Causes device overheating and battery drain
- 💰 Aggressive in-app purchases and paywalls

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress getting reset or lost
- Inability to control the snake/ball properly
- Ads playing even with Wi-Fi disabled

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More level variety and challenges
- Ability to disable ads for a one-time fee
- Performance optimizations to reduce lag


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Snake.io free?

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

### Is Snake Blast! free?

Snake Blast! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Snake.io or Snake Blast!?

Snake.io is rated higher. Snake.io averages 4.6 out of 5 from 481K ratings, while Snake Blast! averages 4.6 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Snake.io or Snake Blast! have ads?

Snake.io shows ads; Snake Blast! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Snake.io or Snake Blast!?

Snake.io ships an update every 2 weeks, and Snake Blast! every 10 days. Most recently, Snake.io was updated on November 10, 2026 and Snake Blast! 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.*