Comparison

Spin Addict vs Classic Maelstrom

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

Head to head
About

Spin Addict

This game challenges players to rotate the game world to navigate through levels and achieve goals. It features unique mechanics, high-end visuals, and an original soundtrack. Compete for high scores in an endless mode or explore detailed levels.

Highlights
  • World-spinning game mechanics
  • 15 distinct levels
  • Infinite mode for high scores
  • High-end visual effects
  • Original dubstep soundtrack
  • Interactive mazes
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Spin Addict is an electro-mechanical, painstakingly designed runner with unusual game mechanics. You’ll have to literally constantly turn the world around to achieve your goals. Compete and beat records in infinite mode by holding your device vertically. Complete 15 distinct levels while holding your device horizontally to see every detail. Spin Addict is full of curious details. Specifically: - Dozens of inventive game mechanics to learn – pieces spin, fall, and bend each other, creating interactive mazes - High-end visual effects: refractive glass, movie blur, dynamic lighting and a high particle rate – we’ve done everything we can to get the maximum out of your device - An original dubstep soundtrack, a multitude of sounds, noises and other audio entertainment Keep spinning even when the world is collapsing around you!

About

Classic Maelstrom

Experience a fast-paced, retro arcade shooter with classic pixel graphics and authentic sounds. Enjoy cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes, along with modern touch and controller support. Discover hidden secrets and challenge yourself with unique game modes.

Highlights
  • Fast-action gameplay
  • Classic pixel graphics
  • Original sounds
  • Cooperative multiplayer
  • Competitive multiplayer
  • Mobile touch controls
  • Game controller support
  • Kid Mode
Features
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Maelstrom is a licensed open source port of the original shareware game for the Macintosh by Ambrosia Software, Inc. It is a fast-action, asteroids-like game, with classic pixel graphics and original sounds. In addition to being a faithful reproduction of the original game, this version adds game controller support, mobile touch controls, and both cooperative and competitive multiplayer action. Features: Kid Mode Clicking the "kid mode" icon next to the play button will enable an easier play mode which will add the retro-thruster prize and automatically shield you as long as shields are available - but beware the Shenobi ships! Their shots will not trigger the automatic defensive systems. Achievements and high scores are not available while in this mode. Multiplayer You can host or join a multiplayer game from the main menu. Up to three players can play at once, and they can be any combination of other players on the local network, and connected controllers. Easter Eggs The classic easter eggs from the original game are all there, and it's up to you to find them...

Screenshots

Spin Addict4 screens
Classic Maelstrom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Classic Maelstrom at none against Spin Addict's 1. Classic Maelstrom also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). Spin Addict's advantage is ratings volume (124 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. Spin Addict sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Classic Maelstrom asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Classic Maelstrom holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spin Addict has 124 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spin Addict ships an update every 5 days, Classic Maelstrom every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Spin Addict versus Classic Maelstrom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpin AddictClassic Maelstrom
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (124 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings124 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerh8gamesSam Lantinga

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spin Addict

One-time1
  • No ads$0.99
None

Classic Maelstrom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spin Addict free?
Spin Addict is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Classic Maelstrom free?
Classic Maelstrom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spin Addict or Classic Maelstrom?
Classic Maelstrom is rated higher. Spin Addict averages 4.7 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Classic Maelstrom averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Spin Addict or Classic Maelstrom have ads?
Neither Spin Addict nor Classic Maelstrom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spin Addict or Classic Maelstrom?
Spin Addict ships an update every 5 days, and Classic Maelstrom every 2 days. Most recently, Spin Addict was updated on November 2, 2026 and Classic Maelstrom on October 31, 2026.

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