Comparison

Octagon 2 vs Grapplo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Octagon 2

Navigate a fast-paced arcade world filled with obstacles and gaps. Test your reflexes in a challenging race against time with procedurally generated levels and an energizing soundtrack. Multiple game modes cater to all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced arcade gameplay
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • Multiple game modes
  • Original soundtrack
  • iCloud syncing
  • One-time purchase
Features
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Sequel of the very successful Octagon game from 2013 is pulling you back to the megaplex of hallways, platforms, obstacles and gaps. The Octagon has grown up and become faster, more complex and very challenging. Can you survive the maddest of mad races? Octagon is a minimal arcade game where you have to move fast or be left behind. As the floor moves beneath you, spin your world around to dodge speed bumps. An energizing soundtrack by award winning Jessica Kelly keeps you in the zone on your race to the finish. But with each round over after just 60 seconds, only super-fast reflexes will beat this very challenging game. Features: - 3 game modes that pull in everyone, doesn’t matter if you are an experienced player or new to this game - Procedural design and graphics are offering unlimited number of levels - Original soundtrack by Jessica Kelly - Universal App with iCloud syncing - Pure challenge for one price, pay once and play forever! Tell me if you love it or hate it at info@lukaskorba.com or follow me at @lukaskorba.

About

Grapplo

Master a challenging arcade game of timing and momentum. Swing through glowing caves, chaining combos and dodging hazards. Aim for high scores in bite-sized, addictive runs.

Highlights
  • One-tap slingshot controls
  • Glowing crystal caverns
  • Combo chaining
  • Collect stars
  • Dodge spiked hazards
  • Arcade flow and rhythm
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Grapplo is a slingshot arcade game about swinging through beautiful crystal caves on a beam of light, timing each release perfectly, and stringing together combos that light up the dark. Tap to grab an anchor, swing, and let go at the perfect moment to sling yourself into the depths. Time it right and the world responds - combos climb, sparks fly, and your score explodes. Miss it and the spikes are waiting. Easy to pick up. Genuinely hard to master. HOW TO PLAY Tap and hold to grab the nearest anchor point. Swing on your beam of light, build momentum, then release at exactly the right moment to launch yourself forward. Link one swing into the next and keep the run alive. FEATURES - Simple one-tap slingshot controls anyone can learn in seconds - Gorgeous glowing crystal caverns that shift colour as you descend - Chain combos and nail 360 trick shots for massive score - Collect stars and beat your personal best on every run - Dodge deadly spiked hazards and near-miss your way to glory - Pure arcade flow with a satisfying rhythm and momentum - Bite-sized runs that turn into "just one more" Find your rhythm. Chase the light. See how deep you can go.

Screenshots

Octagon 24 screens
Grapplo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Grapplo at Free against Octagon 2's $1.99. Grapplo also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Octagon 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Grapplo is free to download; Octagon 2 costs $1.99 up front. Grapplo sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Octagon 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grapplo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Octagon 2 has 28 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Octagon 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of Grapplo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Octagon 2 ships an update daily, Grapplo weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Octagon 2 versus Grapplo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOctagon 2Grapplo
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (28 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better3
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB399 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLukas KorbaNAPHORA GAMES GROUP

Customer experience

Octagon 2

All ratings28 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Grapplo

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Octagon 2

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Grapplo

One-time6
  • Stars Pack$0.99
  • Gems Pack$1.99
  • PowerUp Pack$2.99
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  • Monster Pack (Halloween)$2.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • No Ads Offer$4.99

Questions

Is Octagon 2 free?
Octagon 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grapplo free?
Grapplo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Octagon 2 or Grapplo?
Grapplo is rated higher. Octagon 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Grapplo averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Octagon 2 or Grapplo have ads?
Grapplo shows ads; Octagon 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Octagon 2 or Grapplo?
Octagon 2 ships an update daily, and Grapplo weekly. Most recently, Octagon 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Grapplo on November 6, 2026.

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