# Suck It Up vs The Unic

Suck It Up and The Unic both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Suck It Up's written reviews are positive against 36% of The Unic's. Suck It Up also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Suck It Up sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and The Unic sells 12 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 Suck It Up against 4.3 for The Unic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 125 and 44 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Suck It Up's written reviews are positive against 36% of The Unic's.

Suck It Up ships an update every 3 days, The Unic every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Suck It Up | The Unic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suck-it-up/id1192670763/reviews)** | [4.3 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-unic-match-patterns/id1436830923/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | **73.4% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 139 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kiseki Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1192670762) | [Lozange Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/937331328) |

## What reviewers say

### Suck It Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suck-it-up/id1192670763)

Pilot a unique sucking object through space to collect animals and plants for research. Evade enemies and traps while discovering rare species. Earn high scores with combos and unlock new pilots and upgrades.

**Highlights:** Collect animals and plants, Evade enemies and traps, Unlockable animals and plants with upgrades, Unlockable space pilots, Challenging missions, Daily chest rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Tier 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Emoji Pilots | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fighter Pilots | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem - Small Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Tier 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Tier 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gem - Big Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gem - Mega Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Incubator 4th | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Adorable and cute graphics/art style
- 😊 Fun and entertaining casual experience
- 🐾 Variety of collectible animals and plants
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to pick up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery consumption/drain
- ⚠️ Game appears abandoned by developer
- 🐛 Frequent freezing and lag issues
- 💸 Expensive upgrade and research costs
- 📱 Compatibility issues with older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't load or launch on some devices
- Freezing on startup/loading screens
- UFO controls become unresponsive after prolonged play
- Gem spending for research doesn't work/drains gems
- Coin calculation errors after certain upgrades

**Requested features**

- Level-based gameplay system
- Challenge or competitive mode
- Android version of the game
- Sequel with new content
- Bonus levels


### The Unic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-unic-match-patterns/id1436830923)

An observation game for pattern enthusiasts. Collect duplicates to reveal unique designs and build your own collection. Enjoy a visually stunning experience with daily quests and multiple game modes.

**Highlights:** Expand pattern collection, Generate colorful shapes, Capture duplicates, 3 game modes, Daily objectives, Collect shards, No internet required

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 hours of Crazy Flip | $0.29 | one-time |
| 6 hours of Zen Mode | $0.49 | one-time |
| Pack of 400 gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7 skippers | $0.99 | one-time |
| 9 skippers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1000 gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock next slot | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crazy Flip unlimited FOREVER | $1.99 | one-time |
| Zen Mode unlimited FOREVER | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 2500 gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 5000 gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 12000 gems | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Suck It Up free?

Suck It Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Unic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Suck It Up or The Unic?

Suck It Up is rated higher. Suck It Up averages 4.4 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while The Unic averages 4.3 from 44 ratings.

### Do Suck It Up or The Unic have ads?

The Unic shows ads; Suck It Up does not.

### Which is updated more often, Suck It Up or The Unic?

Suck It Up ships an update every 3 days, and The Unic every 2 months. Most recently, Suck It Up was updated on October 23, 2026 and The Unic 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.*