Comparison

FDA Approved vs Apodaca 1890

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

Head to head
About

FDA Approved

Explore a unique interactive art experience based on an animated short film. This app blends puzzle elements with animation for a short, engaging journey. It's designed to be thought-provoking and visually distinctive.

Highlights
  • Interactive animation
  • Exploratory puzzle elements
  • Based on animated short film
  • Quirky and weird aesthetic
  • Short, engaging experience
Features
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Experience the stunningly animated quirky weirdness of FDA Approved. Part exploratory puzzle, part interactive animation, this art piece is based on Ivette Salom's animated short from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The experience is short, typically 3 - 10 minutes. Please note: Some people may find parts edgy or disturbing, but there is no graphic or sexual content.

About

Apodaca 1890

Embark on a challenging retro-style 2D platformer adventure through an ancient fortress. Navigate traps, overcome enemies, and master precise jumps to reach the end of this expansive, hand-crafted level.

Highlights
  • Retro-style 2D pixel art
  • Massive single-level design
  • Challenging traps and enemies
  • Classic jump-and-run gameplay
  • Simple, responsive controls
Features
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Can you conquer the old fortress? Step into Apodaca 1890, a massive retro-style 2D pixel art platformer packed with traps, enemies, and secrets. Your mission: reach the very end of the ancient fortress—if you can survive the journey. Explore hand-crafted areas filled with moving platforms, dangerous obstacles, and challenging jumps. Every section will test your timing, precision, and determination. Features: • One enormous level to complete from start to finish • Classic jump-and-run gameplay • Simple, responsive controls • Pixel art visuals inspired by classic games Will you have what it takes to master Apodaca 1890 and claim victory?

Screenshots

FDA Approved4 screens
Apodaca 18903 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Apodaca 1890 at 4.8 against FDA Approved's 3.4. Apodaca 1890 also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 50%). FDA Approved's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Apodaca 1890 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of FDA Approved's written reviews are positive against 75% of Apodaca 1890's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FDA Approved versus Apodaca 1890: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFDA ApprovedApodaca 1890
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (5 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better4
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBologna GamesAmado Mata

Customer experience

FDA Approved

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Apodaca 1890

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

FDA Approved

No in-app purchases

None

Apodaca 1890

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FDA Approved free?
FDA Approved is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Apodaca 1890 free?
Apodaca 1890 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FDA Approved or Apodaca 1890?
Apodaca 1890 is rated higher. FDA Approved averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Apodaca 1890 averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do FDA Approved or Apodaca 1890 have ads?
Apodaca 1890 shows ads; FDA Approved does not.

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