# Spin vs Rolly Vortex

The clearest difference is ads: Spin at none against Rolly Vortex's shown. Spin also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (81% vs 53%). Rolly Vortex's advantage is ratings volume (305K vs 871). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spin sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Rolly Vortex 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 — 4.5 for Spin against 4.6 for Rolly Vortex. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rolly Vortex has 305K ratings behind it against 871, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Spin's written reviews are positive against 53% of Rolly Vortex's.

Spin ships an update fortnightly, Rolly Vortex every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spin | Rolly Vortex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (871 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin/id1111755153/reviews) | **[4.6 (305K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolly-vortex/id1231932402/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 871 | **305K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 52.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## 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


### Rolly Vortex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolly-vortex/id1231932402)

Navigate a rolling ball through an ever-changing obstacle course. Test your reflexes and precision to achieve high scores and compete with friends.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced rolling gameplay, Obstacle avoidance challenges, High score tracking, Challenge friends, Intuitive controls

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deer | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Panda | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Elephant | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Giraffe | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Lion | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Lioness | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Rhino | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Zebra | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock The Zoo Characters | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 🎨 Customizable balls and vortexes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Vibration issues causing distraction
- 🤯 Frustratingly difficult at times

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Leaderboard and progress not saving properly
- Ads playing even after paying to remove them

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels and modes
- Ability to turn off vibrations completely
- Offline play without ads
- Additional customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spin free?

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

### Is Rolly Vortex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spin or Rolly Vortex?

Rolly Vortex is rated higher. Spin averages 4.5 out of 5 from 871 ratings, while Rolly Vortex averages 4.6 from 305K ratings.

### Do Spin or Rolly Vortex have ads?

Rolly Vortex shows ads; Spin does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spin or Rolly Vortex?

Spin ships an update fortnightly, and Rolly Vortex every 4 months. Most recently, Spin was updated on September 24, 2026 and Rolly Vortex on October 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.*