# OnPipe vs Spiral Rider

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spiral Rider at every 3 weeks against OnPipe's every 3 months. OnPipe's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 25%) and ratings volume (54K vs 13K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OnPipe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Spiral Rider sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for OnPipe against 4.6 for Spiral Rider. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of OnPipe's written reviews are positive against 25% of Spiral Rider's.

OnPipe ships an update every 3 months, Spiral Rider every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OnPipe | Spiral Rider |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onpipe/id1463408890/reviews) | **[4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spiral-rider/id1569596883/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | **39.8% of reviews** | 24.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 288 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SayGames LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551847165) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### OnPipe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onpipe/id1463408890)

Experience the satisfying sensation of slicing various objects like soap, flakes, and grass. Navigate through levels by holding to slice, while avoiding obstacles. Collect and sell items to unlock new and exciting things to cut.

**Highlights:** Satisfying slicing gameplay, Obstacle avoidance, Collect and sell items, Unlockable content, Impressive visual effects, Simple and addictive controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Satisfying gameplay
- 💤 Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Short levels
- 🔇 Lack of sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Ads not working as expected
- Issues with loading and navigation

**Requested features**

- Endless mode
- Increased level difficulty and variation
- Sound effects for cutting/slicing


### Spiral Rider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spiral-rider/id1569596883)

Remove bark from tree trunks to create large spirals. Use these spirals to collect coins and destroy obstacles. This game offers an extremely satisfying experience.

**Highlights:** Create huge spirals, Remove bark from trunks, Collect coins, Destroy obstacles, Satisfying gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and engaging
- 💎 Satisfying to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🚫 Requires internet connection to play
- 🤖 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤔 Unclear instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Issues with skin/character customization

**Requested features**

- Ability to change skins or characters
- Option to disable ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OnPipe free?

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

### Is Spiral Rider free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OnPipe or Spiral Rider?

Spiral Rider is rated higher. OnPipe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 54K ratings, while Spiral Rider averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.

### Do OnPipe or Spiral Rider have ads?

Both OnPipe and Spiral Rider show ads.

### Which is updated more often, OnPipe or Spiral Rider?

OnPipe ships an update every 3 months, and Spiral Rider every 3 weeks. Most recently, OnPipe was updated on November 10, 2026 and Spiral Rider on November 10, 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.*