# Alabama Bones vs GeneSweep!

The clearest difference is rating: GeneSweep! at 5.0 against Alabama Bones's 4.1. GeneSweep! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Alabama Bones's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (70 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Alabama Bones sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GeneSweep! asks for nothing beyond the download.

GeneSweep! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alabama Bones has 70 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Alabama Bones ships an update every 3 weeks, GeneSweep! every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alabama Bones | GeneSweep! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alabama-bones/id1457228588/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genesweep/id6748294950/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **70** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 126 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GameResort LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/301101149) | [Varsalus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796641211) |

## What reviewers say

### Alabama Bones

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alabama-bones/id1457228588)

Embark on a cave exploration adventure with simple one-button controls. Solve puzzles and navigate treacherous traps in a colorful pixel art platformer. Collecting all artifacts demands wit, skill, and a spirit of adventure.

**Highlights:** One-button platforming, Cave and temple exploration, Puzzle solving, Avoid deadly traps, Collect all artifacts, Pixel art graphics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive time killer
- 👍 Cute graphics, Indiana Jones-like
- 👍 Simple control system, easy to play
- 👍 Excellent level design
- 👍 Great time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

-  குறுகிய விளையாட்டு, விரைவில் முடிவடைகிறது
- 🐛 அதிகப்படியான விளம்பரங்கள்
- 🐛 பட்டன்கள் பதிலளிக்கவில்லை
- 🐛 ஒரே மாதிரியான விளையாட்டு
- 🐛 சில நேரங்களில் கடினமான நேரக்கணிப்பு

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons unresponsive on level 3
- Phone buzzes/vibrates when on silent mode
- Ads interfere big time
- Vibration cannot be turned off

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Provide separate buttons for sound effects and music
- Make a sequel (game #2)
- Organize levels into groups like Flow Free
- Option to buy challenge level packs


### GeneSweep!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genesweep/id6748294950)

A puzzle game that makes learning genetics engaging. Match nucleotide bases, build genetic sequences, and unlock the mysteries of life. Features progressive learning, strategic puzzle mechanics, and powerful genetic tools.

**Highlights:** Progressive learning system, 60 handcrafted levels, Learn DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis, Hexagonal grid puzzle mechanics, CRISPR and mutation power-ups, Meta-progression and leaderboards, Colorblind-friendly modes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Alabama Bones free?

Alabama Bones is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GeneSweep! free?

GeneSweep! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Alabama Bones or GeneSweep!?

GeneSweep! is rated higher. Alabama Bones averages 4.1 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while GeneSweep! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Alabama Bones or GeneSweep! have ads?

Alabama Bones shows ads; GeneSweep! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Alabama Bones or GeneSweep!?

Alabama Bones ships an update every 3 weeks, and GeneSweep! every 6 months. Most recently, Alabama Bones was updated on November 2, 2026 and GeneSweep! on November 5, 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.*