# Snake.io vs Stretch Guy

The clearest difference is rating: Snake.io at 4.6 against Stretch Guy's 4.1. Snake.io also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 45%) and ratings volume (479K vs 12K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snake.io sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Stretch Guy sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Snake.io holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snake.io has 479K ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Snake.io's written reviews are positive against 45% of Stretch Guy's.

Snake.io ships an update fortnightly, Stretch Guy every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snake.io | Stretch Guy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (479K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snakeio-fun-online-snake/id1104692136/reviews)** | [4.1 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretch-guy/id1535922800/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **479K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | **69.6% of reviews** | 44.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 301 MB | 342 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Kooapps](https://appshunter.io/developer/290924809) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### Snake.io

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

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Free · Strategy, #32 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Grow your snake by consuming other players and become the largest on the board. Use strategic boosts and precise controls to outmaneuver opponents and survive as long as possible in this engaging battle royale.

**Highlights:** Grow and dominate the board, Smooth gameplay, No lag connectivity, Precision joystick control, Mass-eject booster, Online live events, Real-time leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snake Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Frostbite | $0.99 | one-time |
| Anky | $0.99 | one-time |
| 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 |
| Cetus Way | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Snake Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $9.99 | 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


### Stretch Guy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretch-guy/id1535922800)

Guide a flexible character through challenging levels by strategically extending their limbs. Avoid stretching too far to prevent tearing and successfully complete each stage.

**Highlights:** Extend character limbs, Navigate obstacle courses, Physics-based gameplay, Level completion challenges, Avoid tearing the character

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Infinite Length | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unbreakable | $1.99 | one-time |
| Can Fly | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Body | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Hands | $1.99 | one-time |
| Iron SKin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game concept
- 👍 Entertaining gameplay
- ✨ Unique and funny character skins

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs affecting gameplay
- 🔋 Requires internet connection even for offline play

**Reported bugs**

- Arms/legs getting stuck in walls
- Game freezing after ads
- Levels not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Reduce frequency of ads
- Add offline mode without ads
- Introduce more challenging levels
- Fix glitches and bugs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Snake.io free?

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

### Is Stretch Guy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Snake.io or Stretch Guy?

Snake.io is rated higher. Snake.io averages 4.6 out of 5 from 479K ratings, while Stretch Guy averages 4.1 from 12K ratings.

### Do Snake.io or Stretch Guy have ads?

Both Snake.io and Stretch Guy show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Snake.io or Stretch Guy?

Snake.io ships an update fortnightly, and Stretch Guy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Snake.io was updated on October 28, 2026 and Stretch Guy on October 28, 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.*