Exception; vs WheelsAround
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Exception;
Engage in a unique single-player game where you program AI units to overcome challenges and defeat enemies in a virtual world. Strategize and code different unit types to progress through levels and uncover the secrets of a seemingly perfect system.
- AI programming gameplay
- Strategic unit control
- Challenging single-player levels
- Virtual world exploration
- Uncover system secrets
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Exception is a game about AI programming. During the game, the player assists the units to defeat their enemies in the virtual world. However, the player needs to control the units by programming instead of controlling them directly. This is a challenging single-player game. In each level, the player needs to think about the strategy and program the units accordingly. The player needs to program different types of units to beat the level. ************************** In a virtual world where everything operates steadily under an omnipotent system, you will play the role of an operator named 159, who oversees and maintains the system. Nevertheless, there is no perfect system. You find an exception in the program one day. What is stranger is that the program made a request… You will discover the secret underneath this cyber world. ************************** [LEVEL SOLUTION] [WHEN] Success Rate = 100% [DO] Next level :D [WHEN] Success Rate ≠ 100% [DO] Optimize it :3 [/LEVEL SOLUTION] ************************** Contact us：support@kunpo.cc [Code monkeys change the world]
WheelsAround
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Get three numbers to match and collect the total for a score. But, the first click costs one point, the second costs two, and so on. Can you figure out the best number to go for?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Exception; at fortnightly against WheelsAround's every 49 months. Exception; also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). WheelsAround's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Exception; costs $2.99 and WheelsAround $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Exception; ships an update fortnightly, WheelsAround every 49 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Exception; | WheelsAround |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 49 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 181 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kunpo | Paul Cohen |
Bugs and requests
Exception;
Reported bugs
2 issues- Bots not responding to commands as expected
- Scripting errors when retreating
Requested features
4 requests- Sandbox mode to create custom levels
- Hint system for difficult levels
- Ability to sync progress across devices
- Multiplayer or co-op modes
WheelsAround
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Exception;
No in-app purchases
WheelsAround
No in-app purchases
