Comparison

Lost Sock vs Rift Rivals

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

Head to head
About

Lost Sock

A humorous one-button game where you control a washing machine to prevent socks from getting lost. Collect coins to unlock a variety of quirky and colorful socks.

Highlights
  • One-button gameplay
  • Spin and stop mechanics
  • Collect coins
  • Unlock unique socks
  • Humorous theme
Features
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Where do all the missing socks go? Find out in Lost Sock, the crazy physics-based arcade challenge where your washing machine is the level! Spin the machine enough times to complete each stage, but don't let a single sock escape. Easy to learn: 
• HOLD to spin
 • RELEASE to stop What starts as an ordinary washing machine quickly turns into a collection of bizarre spinning contraptions. Tackle machines shaped like fried eggs, cars, footballs, airplanes and other ridiculous creations that become increasingly difficult to master. Every level introduces new surprises: 
• Rotating obstacles
 • Trap doors and moving parts
 • Slingshot elements that launch socks across the machine
 • Physics-driven chaos and unpredictable moments Unlock dozens of strange and colorful socks. Some even create unexpected effects that make every spin unique. Features:
 • Unique washing machine level designs
 • Simple one-touch controls
 • Challenging physics-based gameplay
 • Risk-versus-reward coin collecting
 • Unlockable socks with special effects 
• Casual fun with increasing difficulty Can you keep every sock inside?

About

Rift Rivals

Control a hungry portal and absorb everything in your path to grow larger. Compete against players worldwide in fast-paced multiplayer battles or enjoy a relaxing solo experience. Collect and customize unique portal skins.

Highlights
  • Absorb objects to grow portal size
  • Fast-paced multiplayer battles
  • Classic, Relaxed, and Rival Rounds modes
  • Collect and equip dozens of portal skins
  • Device-only progress storage
  • Accessibility options for all players
Features
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Tiny portal. Big appetite. Bottomless black hole energy. Take control of a hungry portal and absorb everything in its path in Rift Rivals — swipe to steer, swallow small objects first, and grow big enough to devour the whole level. Battle against players from around the world in fast-paced multiplayer matches where every second counts. Start small, outsmart your rivals, steal opportunities, and become the largest portal on the map before time runs out. HOW TO PLAY Drag anywhere (or use the floating joystick) to glide your portal across each stage. Every object you gobble feeds your combo and grows your appetite — hunt down bigger targets, keep your streak alive, and watch your score climb toward a truly satisfying high score. Plan your route, outmaneuver your opponents, deny them valuable objects, and dominate the arena as your portal grows into an unstoppable black hole capable of consuming almost everything in sight. THREE WAYS TO PLAY * Classic — race the clock, outgrow your opponents, and chase a new high score. * Relaxed — no timer, no pressure, just pure munching and satisfying progression at your own pace. * Rival Rounds — jump into competitive multiplayer battles, go head-to-head against other players, climb the leaderboards, and earn ultimate bragging rights. MAKE IT YOURS Collect and equip dozens of portal skins, from the Animal Portals collection to seasonal styles — with over 40 unique looks to unlock and customize. Earn Stardust simply by playing matches, completing challenges, and improving your skills, or grab a one-time Credits pack to unlock your favorite skin instantly. No skin in the shop requires a separate real-money purchase — every look can be earned for free through gameplay. BUILT FOR EVERYONE Rift Rivals includes haptic and sound toggles, reduced motion, high-contrast mode, left-handed controls, and a kid-friendly relaxed ruleset, making it easy for players of all ages to jump in and start playing. Whether you’re looking for a quick multiplayer match, a relaxing solo session, or a competitive showdown with friends, there’s a mode for everyone. COMPETE WITH FRIENDS Challenge friends, battle skilled opponents, and prove who has the biggest appetite. Every match offers new strategies, unpredictable moments, and exciting comebacks as portals grow larger and the arena becomes more competitive. Learn the maps, perfect your movement, and become the ultimate Rift Rival. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS Rift Rivals stores your progress only on your device and collects no personal data. No accounts, no tracking — just you, your hungry little black hole, and nonstop multiplayer fun. TERMS OF USE By downloading or using Rift Rivals, you agree to Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download Rift Rivals today, swallow the competition, outgrow your rivals, unlock dozens of unique portal skins, and discover just how big your appetite can become.

Screenshots

Lost Sock3 screens
Rift Rivals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rift Rivals at none against Lost Sock's shown. Rift Rivals also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Lost Sock's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lost Sock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rift Rivals sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rift Rivals holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lost Sock has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lost Sock versus Rift Rivals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLost SockRift Rivals
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (35 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB64 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTim KretzTrisphere Apps LLC

Customer experience

Lost Sock

All ratings35 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.4%

Rift Rivals

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lost Sock

One-time1
  • remove ads$3.99
1 purchases

Rift Rivals

One-time1
  • Credit pack$0.99

Questions

Is Lost Sock free?
Lost Sock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rift Rivals free?
Rift Rivals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lost Sock or Rift Rivals?
Rift Rivals is rated higher. Lost Sock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Rift Rivals averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Lost Sock or Rift Rivals have ads?
Lost Sock shows ads; Rift Rivals does not.

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