# SARKWO vs Spool Out

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spool Out at every 2 days against SARKWO's every 6 weeks. SARKWO's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SARKWO sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Spool Out sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SARKWO ships an update every 6 weeks, Spool Out every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SARKWO | Spool Out |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (305 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sarkwo/id1462867280/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **305** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 88 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kishor Berde](https://appshunter.io/developer/1146168572) | [Upcasual Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872671524) |

## What reviewers say

### SARKWO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sarkwo/id1462867280)

Engage in an addictive puzzle game where you slide marbles to reach their goals. Master the unique mechanic of all marbles sliding together across 80 handcrafted levels. Enjoy a strategic challenge with creative puzzle designs and no time pressure.

**Highlights:** 80 handcrafted puzzles, All marbles slide together mechanic, Creative puzzle mechanics, Unique theme per puzzle, No timers or move counters, Original music and sound effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game: Pay Choice 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game: Pay Choice 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game: Pay Choice 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game: Pay Choice 4 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🧠 Mind-twisting puzzles
- 😌 Relaxing and stress-free
- 💡 Original idea
- 👍 Simple but enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😔 No congratulations at the end
- 🤔 Some levels require brute force
- 🤔 Music/sound toggle finicky
- 🤔 Buttons can be finicky
- 🤔 Lack of explanation for some elements

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Last level bugged (red dot disappears)
- 🐛 Some levels don't have enough colored points
- 🐛 Music/sounds won't stay toggled off

**Requested features**

- Skip level or walkthrough
- Overview of levels
- Level count display
- More levels


### Spool Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spool-out/id6770544533)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Bundle 50% Off | $4.49 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle 50% Off | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle 25% Off | $6.99 | one-time |
| Small Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle 50% Off | $8.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle 25% Off | $13.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle 50% Off | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle 25% Off | $29.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Bundle | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SARKWO free?

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

### Is Spool Out free?

Spool Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do SARKWO or Spool Out have ads?

Both SARKWO and Spool Out show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SARKWO or Spool Out?

SARKWO ships an update every 6 weeks, and Spool Out every 2 days. Most recently, SARKWO was updated on October 14, 2026 and Spool Out on October 18, 2026.

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