Octagon 2 vs Grapplo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Fast-paced arcade gameplay
- Procedurally generated levels
- Multiple game modes
- Original soundtrack
- iCloud syncing
- One-time purchase
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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.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Octagon 2 ships an update daily, Grapplo weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Octagon 2 | Grapplo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (28 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 399 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Lukas Korba | NAPHORA GAMES GROUP |
Customer experience
Octagon 2
Grapplo
In-app purchases
Octagon 2
No in-app purchases
Grapplo
- 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









