Comparison

Marbloid vs Thumper

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

Head to head
About

Marbloid

Navigate a 3D marble runner through surreal worlds, collecting points and upgrading power-ups. Master intuitive tilt and tap controls to overcome obstacles and reach the ultimate goal. Experience a unique vaporwave aesthetic with an interactive soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Casual yet thrilling marble gameplay
  • Intuitive tilt and tap controls
  • Unique vaporwave aesthetic
  • Entrepreneurial journey to one billion points
  • Power-up upgrades and custom marbles
  • Procedurally generated levels
Features
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Trip through the Vaporwave and do the Exit – MΔRBLΘID is a 3D marble runner like no other! Play the restless mind of an entrepreneur, captured in a magic marble, on its journey to the ultimate goal: The Exit! Features: • Casual Core – Enjoy this chilled as well as thrilling marble gaming experience. Explore and master the procedural levels filled with downhills, rhythmic jump sections, powerful speed pads, chilling rails, portals and more to discover. • Tilt & Tap – This is true mobile gaming: Tilt to steer and tap to jump. The input design is simple, intuitive and precise. Play single handed in portrait mode. • VAPORWAVE AESTHETICS – Travel through six different worlds inspired by Greek busts, 90s tech companies, holograms and dolphins. Listen to the original interactive soundtrack composed by Donovan Hikaru & Eyeliner aka. Disasteradio. Headphones recommended! • To the moon – Feel the thrill of an entrepreneur starting up. Accumulate one billion points to beat the game. Play save or go all in to grow your multiplier for an even bigger yield – Do you take the risk? • Invest and grow – Collect emojis to upgrade your power-ups and unlock unique marbles with custom perks. 30 ranks with exciting missions will keep you busy for weeks. • Play premium – Marbloid is a premium game with no ads, in app purchases or annoying push messages. Buy once and play forever. Marbloid is a Universal App: Play on your iPhone and iPad and sync your progress via iCloud.

About

Thumper

Experience intense rhythm-based action with brutal physicality and blistering speed. Navigate nine epic levels as a space beetle, confronting terrifying bosses and a maniacal giant head. Enjoy a pounding original soundtrack and psychedelic visuals.

Highlights
  • Nine epic levels
  • Adrenalizing boss battles
  • Psychedelic visuals
  • Original soundtrack
  • Smooth 60 FPS performance
  • PLAY + mode
Features
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*** Winner of Apple Design Award 2019 *** Thumper is rhythm violence: classic action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality. You are a space beetle. Brave the void and confront a maniacal giant head. With this special pocket edition, you can play all nine epic levels with one hand. Hurtle forward, master new moves, and survive terrifying boss battles. Propelled by a pounding original soundtrack, you'll feel every crushing impact. To reach synesthetic bliss, you must conquer rhythm hell. ■ Features ■ ・ Nine epic levels ・ Adrenalizing boss battles ・ Psychedelic visuals and original soundtrack ・ Smooth 60 FPS in portrait and landscape (and up to 120 FPS on supported devices) ・ PLAY + mode (increased challenge and speed) ・ Full screen display on iPhone X ・ iCloud Sync ■ Please Note ■ Wireless headphones can add significant audio latency. For the best experience, wired headphones or integrated speakers are strongly recommended.

Screenshots

Marbloid4 screens
Thumper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Thumper at #24 against Marbloid's unranked. Marbloid's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Marbloid costs $4.99 and Thumper $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Marbloid holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 838 and 664 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Marbloid's written reviews are positive against 75% of Thumper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marbloid ships an update every 2 weeks, Thumper every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Marbloid versus Thumper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarbloidThumper
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating4.8 (838 ratings) — better4.6 (664 ratings)
Positive reviews83.7% of reviews — better74.9% of reviews
Number of ratings838 — better664
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#24 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size269 MB471 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAndreas GaschkaDrool LLC

Customer experience

Marbloid

All ratings835 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews215 reviews
Positive83.7%
Neutral7.4%
Negative8.8%

Thumper

All ratings663 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews362 reviews
Positive74.9%
Neutral9.4%
Negative15.7%

User reviews

Marbloid

From 838 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful vaporwave aesthetics
  • 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
  • 🕹️ Addictive and challenging gameplay
  • 💰 No in-app purchases or ads
  • 👍 Polished and well-designed

Room to improve

  • 🎢 Difficulty curve can be too steep
  • 🎮 Tilt controls can be inconsistent
  • 🕹️ Certain level elements feel unfair
  • 🔁 Repetitive after reaching high ranks

Thumper

From 664 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fantastic visuals
  • 🎶 Immersive audio experience
  • 👍 Intuitive touch controls
  • 🎮 Great port from console versions
  • 💯 Challenging yet rewarding gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional control issues
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🤔 Tilt controls can be frustrating

Bugs and requests

Marbloid

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or performance issues
  • Inconsistent behavior with pausing and resuming

Requested features

5 requests
  • Touch control options
  • More level variety
  • Ability to replay previous levels
  • Difficulty settings
  • Expanded post-game content

Thumper

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game crashes during boss battles
  • Inconsistent performance on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Improve lane switching mechanics
  • Provide option to disable tilt controls
  • Implement cloud save sync

In-app purchases

None

Marbloid

No in-app purchases

None

Thumper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marbloid free?
Marbloid costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thumper free?
Thumper costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Marbloid or Thumper?
Marbloid is rated higher. Marbloid averages 4.8 out of 5 from 838 ratings, while Thumper averages 4.6 from 664 ratings.
Do Marbloid or Thumper have ads?
Neither Marbloid nor Thumper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Marbloid or Thumper?
Marbloid ships an update every 2 weeks, and Thumper every 3 weeks. Most recently, Marbloid was updated on October 24, 2026 and Thumper on November 1, 2026.

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