# Sapan vs Nova Swing

The clearest difference is rating: Nova Swing at 5.0 against Sapan's 4.5. Nova Swing also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Sapan's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sapan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nova Swing asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nova Swing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sapan has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sapan ships an update every 3 weeks, Nova Swing every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sapan | Nova Swing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sapan/id1187695181/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-swing/id6789703945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lith Games OÜ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754389291) | [Fernando Bunn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514075261) |

## What reviewers say

### Sapan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sapan/id1187695181)

Engage in a block-breaking puzzle game where you use a slingshot mechanic to clear levels. Solve increasingly complex challenges with different game modes and ball mechanics. Enjoy a minimalist design with haptic feedback and leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Slingshot block destruction, 200 challenging levels, 3 distinct game types, Haptic feedback support, Game Center leaderboards, Hints for each level

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Nova Swing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-swing/id6789703945)

Tap to launch a ship into orbit around planets, chaining perfect captures to build momentum and achieve high scores. Navigate challenging space environments with moving celestial bodies and unique hazards. Unlock new ships and visual themes as you progress through different zones.

**Highlights:** One-tap orbital launches, Chain perfect captures for score bonuses, Navigate moving planets and hazards, Unlockable ships and visual themes, In-game soundtrack player, Game Center integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sapan free?

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

### Is Nova Swing free?

Nova Swing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sapan or Nova Swing?

Nova Swing is rated higher. Sapan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Nova Swing averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sapan or Nova Swing have ads?

Sapan shows ads; Nova Swing does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sapan or Nova Swing?

Sapan ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nova Swing every 2 days. Most recently, Sapan was updated on October 14, 2026 and Nova Swing on October 7, 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.*