# Springin' vs Epic Game Maker

The clearest difference is ads: Springin' at none against Epic Game Maker's shown. Epic Game Maker's advantage is ratings volume (233 vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Springin' sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Epic Game Maker sells 5 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 — 4.4 for Springin' against 4.4 for Epic Game Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epic Game Maker has 233 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 69% and 70% positive.

Springin' ships an update every 2 weeks, Epic Game Maker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Springin' | Epic Game Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springin/id1184243692/reviews)** | [4.4 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-game-maker-sandbox-craft/id1403717791/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **233** |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews | **69.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 204 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SHIKUMI DESIGN, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/410232963) | [Dmitry Starodymov](https://appshunter.io/developer/691156508) |

## What reviewers say

### Springin'

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springin/id1184243692)

This app empowers users of all ages to become app creators with intuitive no-code visual programming, a powerful paint tool, and an easy sound editor. Share your creations on a virtual market, play others' works, and learn about economics and marketing in a fun, safe environment.

**Highlights:** No-code visual programming, Intuitive paint tool, Easy sound editor, Virtual market for sharing and playing, Create games and apps, Learn economics and marketing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Springin' Plus 1 week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Springin' Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Springin' Plus 1 year | $39.99 | per year |
| Material Work 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Material Work 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Material Work 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Material Work 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Material work 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Material work 6 | $0.99 | one-time |


### Epic Game Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-game-maker-sandbox-craft/id1403717791)

Create and play 2D platformer games with a built-in level editor. Design your dream game, share it online, and play with friends in co-op multiplayer. Explore and rate levels made by other players.

**Highlights:** Built-in level editor, Share levels online, Co-op multiplayer, Play online levels, Rate player creations, Fantasy 2D graphics, Multiple character types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cave Theme (Blocks + Items) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wild West Theme (Blocks+Items) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Town Theme (Blocks + Items) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Winter Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game maker
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- 👍 Allows for creative expression
- 👍 Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔒 Limited account/profile options
- 🔒 Inability to save/load custom levels

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not saving properly
- Game freezing or crashing
- Placement of objects/blocks not working as expected
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Add more character/enemy customization options
- Implement multiplayer functionality
- Add checkpoints and ability to continue levels
- Improve level sharing and discovery
- Reduce frequency of ads or add paid ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Springin' free?

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

### Is Epic Game Maker free?

Epic Game Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Springin' or Epic Game Maker?

Springin' is rated higher. Springin' averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Epic Game Maker averages 4.4 from 233 ratings.

### Do Springin' or Epic Game Maker have ads?

Epic Game Maker shows ads; Springin' does not.

### Which is updated more often, Springin' or Epic Game Maker?

Springin' ships an update every 2 weeks, and Epic Game Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Springin' was updated on October 24, 2026 and Epic Game Maker on October 23, 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.*