# Spin vs Scale

The clearest difference is ads: Spin at none against Scale's shown. Spin also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 55%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). Scale's advantage is ratings volume (50K vs 871). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spin sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Scale sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scale holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scale has 50K ratings behind it against 871, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Spin's written reviews are positive against 55% of Scale's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Spin ships an update fortnightly, Scale weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spin | Scale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (871 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin/id1111755153/reviews) | **[4.7 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale/id1200921809/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 871 | **50K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Unforced Error LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1095824334) |

## What reviewers say

### Spin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin/id1111755153)

Navigate a spinning tube, tapping to steer left and releasing to go right. Test your reflexes and timing to avoid obstacles in this challenging and addictive arcade game.

**Highlights:** Tap to steer left, Release to steer right, Avoid obstacles, Insanely addictive gameplay, Challenging reflexes test

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Beautiful Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Big Brother Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Frosty Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Goldy Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Hottie Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Spectra Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Strong Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mr. Poopie Ball | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Great time-waster
- 💡 Unique and creative gameplay
- 🚀 Challenging and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Difficulty controlling the ball

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent ball physics
- Freezing or lagging issues
- Unreliable ad delivery

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to save progress
- Improved ball control mechanics
- Reduced in-app purchase costs


### Scale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scale/id1200921809)

Strategically cut a board to capture space while avoiding moving balls. Offers both tap-to-play and drag-and-drop controls for a fluid experience. Compete on leaderboards and collect in-game items.

**Highlights:** Strategic board cutting, Avoid moving balls, Tap-to-play controls, Drag-and-drop precision, Leaderboard competition, Collect diamonds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3000 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🕹️ Fun and challenging
- 🆓 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤔 Unclear game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not unlocking properly
- Inconsistent ball physics
- Freezing and crashes

**Requested features**

- More game modes and levels
- Ability to save progress
- Option to disable ads
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spin free?

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

### Is Scale free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spin or Scale?

Scale is rated higher. Spin averages 4.5 out of 5 from 871 ratings, while Scale averages 4.7 from 50K ratings.

### Do Spin or Scale have ads?

Scale shows ads; Spin does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spin or Scale?

Spin ships an update fortnightly, and Scale weekly. Most recently, Spin was updated on September 24, 2026 and Scale on September 29, 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.*