Comparison

Cylinders vs AbsurdScroller

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cylinders

Stack blocks vertically to construct the tallest possible cylinder. Compete to achieve the highest score and challenge your friends to beat your achievements.

Highlights
  • Build cylinders vertically
  • Reach highest score
  • Challenge friends
  • Stack blocks
Features
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Build up the cylinders as high as you can! Reach the highest score and challenge your friends.

About

AbsurdScroller

Features
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Tired of doom-scrolling through anxiety-inducing headlines? Welcome to AbsurdScroller - where the news is fake, the stories are wild, and the laughs are real! What is AbsurdScroller? AbsurdScroller is a satirical news simulator that generates progressively absurd AI-powered headlines just for you. Think of it as doom-scrolling without the doom - just pure, unhinged entertainment. Real Fake News Finally, news you KNOW is fake! No more second-guessing reality. Enjoy satirical headlines that start somewhat believable and spiral into complete absurdity. From "Cats Form Labor Union" to "Felines Reveal Alien Origins" - watch stories escalate into glorious chaos. Create Your Own Chaos Got a wild idea? Turn it into a full narrative! Type any absurd concept and watch our AI transform it into a complete news cycle with: - Realistic-looking headlines and sources - AI-generated images for every story beat - Progressive escalation from plausible to absolutely unhinged - Instagram-style cards that look eerily authentic Made for Mindless Scrolling - Infinite scroll of ridiculousness - Pull-to-refresh for instant new narratives - Timer tracking your "doom scroll" session - Share your favorite absurd stories with friends - No algorithms pushing anxiety - just pure entertainment Features That Spark Joy - **Random Mode**: Let AI surprise you with completely unpredictable storylines - **Custom Mode**: Input your wildest ideas and watch them evolve - **Trending Topics**: AI finds real trending subjects and absurdifies them - **Continue Stories**: Not absurd enough? Extend narratives with 15 more headlines - **Share Mode**: Show off your creations (because if it's not shared, did it really happen?) Why You'll Love It - Perfect for when you need a mental break from actual news - Great conversation starter at parties ("Did you see the one about non-slip socks?") - Harmless procrastination that actually makes you laugh - Surprisingly creative way to explore "what if" scenarios - Zero anxiety, 100% absurdity Who Is This For? - Anyone who doom-scrolls but wishes it was funnier - People who appreciate satirical humor and absurdist comedy - Social media addicts looking for content that won't stress them out - Creative minds who love watching ideas spiral out of control - Anyone who's ever thought "the real news is weird enough already" How It Works 1. **Open the app** → Get a random absurd narrative 2. **Scroll through** → Watch the story escalate from 0 to 100 3. **Pull to refresh** → Start a completely new story 4. **Create custom narratives** → Turn YOUR ideas into news cycles 5. **Share the madness** → Send your favorites to friends The Perfect Break AbsurdScroller is your guilt-free escape from reality. No misinformation, no hidden agendas, no anxiety - just AI-powered satire that knows it's ridiculous. Take a break from real fake news. Enjoy some REAL fake news instead! Terms of Use: https://absurd.varsalus.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://absurd.varsalus.com/privacy

Screenshots

Cylinders4 screens
AbsurdScroller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cylinders at none against AbsurdScroller's 5. Cylinders also leads on device support (5 vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). AbsurdScroller's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AbsurdScroller sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Cylinders asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cylinders ships an update every 6 weeks, AbsurdScroller every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cylinders versus AbsurdScroller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCylindersAbsurdScroller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB19 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKhang LeVarsalus, Inc.

Bugs and requests

Cylinders

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Accuracy issues when tapping the screen
  • Leaderboard not showing scores properly
  • Frequent lags and glitches

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more colors and levels
  • Fix leaderboard issues
  • Improve accuracy and reduce lag

AbsurdScroller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Cylinders

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

AbsurdScroller

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Bundle Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Bundle Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bundle Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Cylinders free?
Cylinders is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AbsurdScroller free?
AbsurdScroller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cylinders or AbsurdScroller have ads?
Cylinders shows ads; AbsurdScroller does not.
Which is updated more often, Cylinders or AbsurdScroller?
Cylinders ships an update every 6 weeks, and AbsurdScroller every 5 days. Most recently, Cylinders was updated on October 14, 2026 and AbsurdScroller on October 6, 2026.

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