# Cultist Simulator vs Spin Hero

The clearest difference is rating: Cultist Simulator at 4.8 against Spin Hero's 3.9. Cultist Simulator also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 31) and review sentiment (73% vs 51%). Spin Hero's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Cultist Simulator costs $6.99 and Spin Hero $4.99 up front. Cultist Simulator sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Spin Hero asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cultist Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cultist Simulator has 4.3K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Cultist Simulator's written reviews are positive against 51% of Spin Hero's.

Cultist Simulator ships an update every 2 months, Spin Hero weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cultist Simulator | Spin Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cultist-simulator/id1439886655/reviews)** | [3.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-hero/id6738923299/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **72.8% of reviews** | 50.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | #84 |
| Size | 331 MB | 338 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) | [GOBLINZ STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216865533) |

## What reviewers say

### Cultist Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cultist-simulator/id1439886655)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Card, #48 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

A challenging roguelike narrative card game where you play as a seeker of forbidden knowledge. Experiment with rituals, summon entities, and ascend to become a herald of a new age in a Lovecraftian 1920s setting.

**Highlights:** Challenging roguelike gameplay, Story-driven legacy system, Intense, immersive narrative, Choice-based storytelling, Lovecraftian world, Card combination mechanics

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Dancer | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Priest | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Ghoul | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Exile | $4.99 | one-time |
| Forbidden Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤯 Fascinating and mysterious
- 🎨 Beautiful atmosphere and writing
- 🕰️ Compelling time management gameplay
- 🕵️ Rewarding sense of discovery
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Steep learning curve with no tutorial
- 🕰️ Intense time pressure and resource management
- 🧠 Confusing mechanics and unclear objectives
- 🧭 Frustrating lack of progress and repeated failures
- 🔍 Difficult to keep track of cards and game state

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes and save file issues
- Disappearing cards and UI elements
- Inability to access certain features like the club

**Requested features**

- Add tutorial or in-game hints
- Provide more accessibility options for text size
- Implement save/load system to avoid losing progress
- Add DLC content like the Dancer storyline
- Improve card organization and UI layout


### Spin Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-hero/id6738923299)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

Engage in a unique roguelike deckbuilder where spinning reels determines your fate. Collect powerful symbols, adapt your strategy, and learn from defeats to unlock new synergies and possibilities.

**Highlights:** Spin reels to decide fate, Collect powerful symbols, Adapt and evolve strategy, Learn from defeats, Unlock new possibilities, Discover synergies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game concept
- 🚀 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Interesting mix of mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No save feature
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🚫 Lack of screen rotation

**Reported bugs**

- Screen sensor issue
- Audio settings revert on reopen

**Requested features**

- Add save feature
- More characters and items
- Portrait mode support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cultist Simulator free?

Cultist Simulator costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Spin Hero free?

Spin Hero costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cultist Simulator or Spin Hero?

Cultist Simulator is rated higher. Cultist Simulator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Spin Hero averages 3.9 from 31 ratings.

### Do Cultist Simulator or Spin Hero have ads?

Neither Cultist Simulator nor Spin Hero shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cultist Simulator or Spin Hero?

Cultist Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and Spin Hero weekly. Most recently, Cultist Simulator was updated on November 6, 2026 and Spin Hero on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Cultist Simulator or Spin Hero?

Cultist Simulator currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and Spin Hero at #84. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*