# Spider Ball vs Savory Time

The clearest difference is rating: Savory Time at 5.0 against Spider Ball's 4.4. Savory Time also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). Spider Ball's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (528 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Savory Time holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spider Ball has 528 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Spider Ball ships an update every 6 weeks, Savory Time every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spider Ball | Savory Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (528 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-ball/id1300068604/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savory-time/id6736976505/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **528** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 125 MB | 277 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YE ZHIXIONG](https://appshunter.io/developer/423204282) | [敏 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767289792) |

## What reviewers say

### Spider Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-ball/id1300068604)

A challenging arcade game where players aim, hook, and swing to climb to the top. With unique one-finger controls and over 70 levels, it offers addictive gameplay and unlockable balls. Compete with friends and explore different game modes.

**Highlights:** Aim, hook, and swing mechanics, One-finger control, 70+ designed levels, Unlockable funny balls, Arcade and Endless modes, Score comparison with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 High-quality graphics
- 🎵 Good background music
- ⚡ Simple and intuitive mechanics
- 🎯 Challenging difficulty curve

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Poor and unresponsive controls
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔊 Music settings not persistent
- 😤 Steep difficulty jump between levels
- 🎯 Limited control customization

**Reported bugs**

- Game force quits during gameplay
- Music setting resets on app restart
- Crashes on startup
- Control limitations preventing certain movements
- Game unoptimized and laggy

**Requested features**

- Tap-to-swing control option instead of tap-and-drag
- Ability to make smaller swings for tight spaces
- Ad-free paid version option
- Better control sensitivity options
- More levels and future updates


### Savory Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savory-time/id6736976505)

Manage various themed restaurants, from Hotpot to Sichuan cuisine, in this simulation game. Decorate your establishments, unlock hundreds of staff skins for free, and experience unique staff storylines to build a prosperous dining empire.

**Highlights:** Manage multiple restaurant types, Themed décor styles, Unique staff storylines, Unlockable staff skins, Restaurant customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spider Ball free?

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

### Is Savory Time free?

Savory Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spider Ball or Savory Time?

Savory Time is rated higher. Spider Ball averages 4.4 out of 5 from 528 ratings, while Savory Time averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Spider Ball or Savory Time have ads?

Savory Time shows ads; Spider Ball does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spider Ball or Savory Time?

Spider Ball ships an update every 6 weeks, and Savory Time every 8 days. Most recently, Spider Ball was updated on October 20, 2026 and Savory Time on October 21, 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.*