Comparison

Up And Under vs Spintris

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

Head to head
About

Up And Under

Navigate challenging levels by tapping and holding to fly under obstacles or releasing to ascend above them. This addictive game offers 55 levels, multiple game modes, and no game over screen, encouraging players to master flight mechanics and achieve high scores.

Highlights
  • 55 challenging levels
  • Simple one-touch gameplay
  • No game over screen
  • Three game modes (Levels, Endless, Insane)
  • Awesome soundtrack
  • Leaderboards and Achievements
Features
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Fly high, fly low. If you can master that you'll be able to complete 55 levels in this new addictive game with no game over screen. ** HOW TO PLAY ** TAP and HOLD to fly under floating blocks. RELEASE to fly up and above grounded blocks. Reach the finish line to complete each level. ** FEATURES ** ◉ 55 challenging levels to complete ◉ Simple one touch, tap and hold game play ◉ Easy to learn, easy to crash ◉ No game over screen ◉ 3 game modes - LEVELS (55 of them) - ENDLESS (how far can you fly?) - INSANE (like endless mode but super quick!) ◉ Awesome soundtrack ◉ Leaderboards and Achievements Can you complete 55 levels and reach the #1 position in the Hall Of Fame Leaderboard with fewest attempts? We hope you enjoy another game made by ENORMACE Games! Twitter: @enormacegames

About

Spintris

Experience a unique 3D block-matching puzzle game with full 360-degree rotation. Strategically align falling blocks in a cylindrical space to clear rows and achieve high scores. Enjoy vibrant visuals and intuitive controls for endless fun.

Highlights
  • 360-degree rotation gameplay
  • Cylindrical puzzle space
  • Strategic block placement
  • Vibrant graphics and fluid animation
  • Seamless touch controls
  • Combo-based scoring
Features
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Step into the world of SPINTRIS, where classic block-matching excitement meets a fresh 3D twist! Engage in a world of colorful strategy and dynamic rotations that promise endless fun for puzzle enthusiasts. Innovative Gameplay: Say hello to a new era of block puzzles - with Spintris, you control the action in a full 360-degree experience. Rotate your way through a cylindrical puzzle space, aligning blocks and clearing rows from every angle. Vivid Visuals: With its vibrant graphics and fluid animation, Spintris is a visual feast. Each rotation is a splash of color, bringing your puzzle-solving journey to life. Strategic Play: Spintris will test your foresight and tactics. Rotate the puzzle cylinder to find the optimal fit for each block and master the art of block placement. Seamless Controls: Enjoy effortless touch controls that offer a smooth and engaging experience for all. Spintris is accessible to beginners but holds complex layers for the pros. Boost Your Game: Amplify your gameplay with strategic boosts. Clear blocks with impressive combos and climb to new high scores with every spin. Whether it's a quick play session or an extended strategic endeavor, Spintris is ready to become your new puzzle obsession. It's not just a game - it's a cerebral journey that's as entertaining as it is challenging. Play Spintris today and become part of the rotating revolution that's sweeping the puzzle world!

Screenshots

Up And Under4 screens
Spintris4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spintris at 5.0 against Up And Under's 3.5. Spintris also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Up And Under's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (17 vs 1). On price 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. Up And Under sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Spintris asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spintris holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Up And Under has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Up And Under versus Spintris: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUp And UnderSpintris
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (17 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNORMAN ROZENTALFATCAT GAMES LLC

Customer experience

Up And Under

All ratings17 ratings
Positive58.8%
Neutral17.6%
Negative23.5%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive40.8%
Neutral7.0%
Negative52.1%

Spintris

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Up And Under

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Ads appear at the start of the level, causing crashes
  • Ads are unclosable, requiring app restart
  • Touch becoming unresponsive
  • Game speed changes arbitrarily in later levels
  • Ad banner at the bottom can be accidentally clicked
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  • Full-screen ads appear before gameplay begins

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add level select
  • Ability to pause the level
  • Same challenge should appear for each level
  • Add more planes
  • Add more game modes
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  • Easier mode
  • Tutorial

Spintris

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Up And Under

One-time2
  • Unlock Endless Mode$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Spintris

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Up And Under free?
Up And Under is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spintris free?
Spintris is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Up And Under or Spintris?
Spintris is rated higher. Up And Under averages 3.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Spintris averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Up And Under or Spintris have ads?
Spintris shows ads; Up And Under does not.

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