# Ellude vs Spin Spike

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spin Spike at none against Ellude's 1. Spin Spike also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ellude sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Spin Spike asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ellude against 5.0 for Spin Spike. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

Ellude ships an update every 5 days, Spin Spike weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ellude | Spin Spike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellude/id1154721878/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-spike/id6757503492/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicholas Turk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154721877) | [Paul O'Neill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848381983) |

## What reviewers say

### Ellude

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellude/id1154721878)

Test your reflexes in this endless arcade game where you must quickly choose the safe path to avoid falling fire. With simple controls and challenging gameplay, compete for high scores on global leaderboards. Choose between classic and easier modes.

**Highlights:** Endless arcade gameplay, Reflex and decision-making tests, Four pathway navigation, Two game modes (Hard/Easy Classic), Game Center leaderboards, Achievements, Classic and Modern UI themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### Spin Spike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-spike/id6757503492)

Test your timing and precision in this addictive arcade game by placing spikes on a rotating circle. Utilize strategic power-ups and a risky shot system to achieve high scores. Navigate danger zones and aim for the ultimate precision challenge.

**Highlights:** Precision spike placement, Risky shot system with combo bonuses, Strategic power-ups (bombs), Danger zones requiring spike clearing, High score chasing, Smooth, responsive gameplay, Haptic feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ellude free?

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

### Is Spin Spike free?

Spin Spike is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ellude or Spin Spike?

Ellude and Spin Spike are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Ellude or Spin Spike have ads?

Ellude shows ads; Spin Spike does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ellude or Spin Spike?

Ellude ships an update every 5 days, and Spin Spike weekly. Most recently, Ellude was updated on November 2, 2026 and Spin Spike on October 31, 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.*