Candy Runner vs Spider Ball
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Candy Runner
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This is Candy Island. Just Jump and Run. How far can you run? ******Features******* -Simple Run and Jump Play -Cute Character -Game Center Support
Spider Ball
A challenging arcade game where players aim, hook, and swing to climb to the top. With unique one-finger controls and over 70 levels, it offers addictive gameplay and unlockable balls. Compete with friends and explore different game modes.
- Aim, hook, and swing mechanics
- One-finger control
- 70+ designed levels
- Unlockable funny balls
- Arcade and Endless modes
- Score comparison with friends
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SpiderBall was featured as "New Game We Love" on Appstore globally! Aim, hook and swing your way to the top. Can you make it? Come and play this most fun and challenging arcade game! Features: * Support iPhoneX * Unique gameplay mechanic - challenging and addictive! * Very simple control - only needs one hand one finger to play! * 70+ elaborately design levels, more levels will be added in future update! * Compare your score with friends. * 42+ different funny balls to be unlocked. * Arcade and Endless gameplay mode.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Spider Ball at none against Candy Runner's shown. Spider Ball also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Candy Runner ships an update every 5 months, Spider Ball every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Candy Runner | Spider Ball |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (527 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 59.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 527 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hoon Nam | YE ZHIXIONG |
Bugs and requests
Candy Runner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Spider Ball
Reported bugs
5 issues- Game force quits during gameplay
- Music setting resets on app restart
- Crashes on startup
- Control limitations preventing certain movements
- Game unoptimized and laggy
Requested features
6 requests- Tap-to-swing control option instead of tap-and-drag
- Ability to make smaller swings for tight spaces
- Ad-free paid version option
- Better control sensitivity options
- More levels and future updates
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- Improved game optimization
In-app purchases
Candy Runner
No in-app purchases
Spider Ball
No in-app purchases
