Funzel vs Roia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Funzel
Protect a fragile light source by collecting energy to keep it illuminated. Navigate a mysterious world with intuitive one-touch controls through 50 challenging levels.
- Protect a fragile light source
- Collect light energy
- Intuitive one-touch controls
- 50 levels
- Game Center integration
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Light illuminates our way through life and the lightwaves make us shine. "Funzel" is a weak and tender light which is in danger to extinguish quickly and you have to protect it. Collect light energy and make sure the gentle flicker does not go out. You have it in your hands because "Funzel" and you are the life. The game is a combination of action and skill game with intuitive one-touch controls. Move the flickering „Funzel“ safely thru a mysterious and unknown world. You have to collect light energy to make the surroundings visible so you can navigate safely. - Extraordinary gameplay with intuitive controls - 50 Level - Game Center
Roia
Guide a river's flow from its source to the sea by shaping the terrain. Explore diverse landscapes with a bird companion, experiencing the serenity of nature through innovative gameplay and unique visuals.
- Sculpt terrain to guide water flow
- Explore handcrafted landscapes
- Innovative game mechanics
- Minimalistic graphics
- Original composed music
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Embark on a marvelous adventure as you follow a river from its humble beginnings to the vastness of the sea in Roia. Sculpt the terrain according to your imagination, guiding the water's descent. Along the way, a bird will be your companion, leading you through rugged mountains, dark forests, and sun-drenched meadows. Step into Roia's world and be enveloped by the unmatched serenity of nature, where every moment is a profound journey into the depths of wonder and discovery. Features: - Innovative new game mechanics - Handcrafted landscapes - Many different exciting, challenging and diverse obstacles - Striking, unique, minimalistic graphics - Beautiful music that was specifically composed for Roia www.roiagame.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roia at 60% against Funzel's 0%. Roia also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 23 months) and chart position (#110 vs unranked). Funzel's advantage is price ($0.29 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Funzel costs $0.29 and Roia $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Funzel ships an update every 23 months, Roia every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Funzel | Roia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.29 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | — | 3.5 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 59.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #110 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 213 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christian Streinz | Tobias Sturn |
Customer experience
Funzel
Roia
Bugs and requests
Funzel
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Roia
Reported bugs
8 issues- Water disappears in lakes
- Water sources stop spawning when out of view
- Levels are locked after purchase
- Unable to proceed beyond certain levels (e.g., level 8, chapter 3, chapter 6)
- Screen jams or freezes
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- Canoe characters flip over
- Sheep not being counted
- Interface not always recognizing finger moves
Requested features
12 requests- Ability to rotate view for intricate flow paths
- More clarity on objectives/hints
- More levels/chapters
- Option to explore entire stream after finishing
- Overview of accomplishments at the end
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- More guidance or a hint button
- Smoother gameplay polish
- More obvious prompts for next level
- Way to see through obstructions for water
- Feedback when terrain won't move
- More decorations or buildings or animals
- Land Bridges
In-app purchases
Funzel
No in-app purchases
Roia
No in-app purchases
