# Spider Multiplayer vs Idle Alien Octopus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spider Multiplayer at none against Idle Alien Octopus's 1. Spider Multiplayer also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 60%) and ratings volume (479 vs 33). Idle Alien Octopus's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Alien Octopus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Spider Multiplayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Idle Alien Octopus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spider Multiplayer has 479 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Spider Multiplayer's written reviews are positive against 60% of Idle Alien Octopus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Spider Multiplayer ships an update every 43 months, Idle Alien Octopus every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spider Multiplayer | Idle Alien Octopus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (479 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-multiplayer/id1198539053/reviews) | **[4.7 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-alien-octopus-tycoon-game/id6444157833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **479** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | **80.4% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 43 months | **Every 22 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 196 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Boris Tsarkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/974524366) | [Nikita Subachev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447777375) |

## What reviewers say

### Spider Multiplayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-multiplayer/id1198539053)

Control a customizable spider in a 3D insect world, battling other players in real-time with magical attacks. Explore a vast open map, chat with friends, and upgrade your spider's abilities. Perfect your skills offline before joining online multiplayer matches.

**Highlights:** Control your own spider, Real-time multiplayer combat, Customizable spider appearance, Four special attacks (Fire, Ice, Electricity, Invincibility), Real storm and day/night simulation, Chat with other players, Form clans with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Idle Alien Octopus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-alien-octopus-tycoon-game/id6444157833)

Control an octopus and evolve it into a fearsome sea monster. Hunt and consume everything in sight, from fish and humans to ships and even spacecraft, to grow stronger and explore vast underwater and outer space environments. Upgrade your creature's abilities to dominate the ocean and beyond.

**Highlights:** Octopus hunting simulation, Evolve into a legendary sea creature, Explore diverse 3D environments, Upgrade creature stats and abilities, Idle mechanics with auto-swimming, Boss fights and underwater battles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spider Multiplayer free?

Spider Multiplayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Idle Alien Octopus free?

Idle Alien Octopus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spider Multiplayer or Idle Alien Octopus?

Idle Alien Octopus is rated higher. Spider Multiplayer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 479 ratings, while Idle Alien Octopus averages 4.7 from 33 ratings.

### Which is updated more often, Spider Multiplayer or Idle Alien Octopus?

Spider Multiplayer ships an update every 43 months, and Idle Alien Octopus every 22 months. Most recently, Spider Multiplayer was updated on October 29, 2026 and Idle Alien Octopus on October 27, 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.*