# Early Worm vs Save The Worm

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Early Worm at 3.3K against Save The Worm's 2. Early Worm also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Save The Worm's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Early Worm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Save The Worm sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Save The Worm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Early Worm has 3.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Early Worm ships an update weekly, Save The Worm monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Early Worm | Save The Worm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/early-worm/id1478722238/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-worm/id6444262525/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 91.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 136 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oddrok Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/966814193) | [Loi Vo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1272187686) |

## What reviewers say

### Early Worm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/early-worm/id1478722238)

A family-friendly physics-based platformer where you guide a worm to collect apples across 98 challenging levels. Utilize unique mechanics like honey-sticking, diving bells, and antigravity to solve puzzles and navigate obstacles.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, 98 challenging levels, Wall and ceiling sticking, Diving bell mechanics, Mechanical puzzles, Antigravity zones

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.39 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute and charming design
- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging yet rewarding puzzles
- 🕹️ Satisfying physics-based mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of level variety
- ⏱️ Short overall playtime
- 💰 Frequent ads
- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Restart button not working as expected
- Issues with 50th and 56th levels

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Level editor or community features
- Customization options for the worm
- Difficulty options or challenge modes


### Save The Worm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-worm/id6444262525)

Train your brain with this drawing puzzle game. Draw lines to guide a worm to its cocoon, avoiding obstacles like lava and falls. Use minimal ink for a higher score and enjoy various levels and funny worm expressions.

**Highlights:** Brain training puzzle, Freehand drawing mechanics, Obstacle avoidance, Ink usage scoring, Variety of levels, Funny worm expressions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2600 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Early Worm free?

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

### Is Save The Worm free?

Save The Worm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Early Worm or Save The Worm?

Save The Worm is rated higher. Early Worm averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Save The Worm averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Early Worm or Save The Worm have ads?

Both Early Worm and Save The Worm show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Early Worm or Save The Worm?

Early Worm ships an update weekly, and Save The Worm monthly. Most recently, Early Worm was updated on September 24, 2026 and Save The Worm on September 19, 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.*