# Jinks! vs Vermitron

The clearest difference is rating: Vermitron at 5.0 against Jinks!'s 4.2. Vermitron also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Jinks!'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (26 vs 2). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Jinks! costs $1.99 and Vermitron $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Vermitron holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jinks! has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Jinks! ships an update every 5 days, Vermitron every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jinks! | Vermitron |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jinks/id1507193902/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vermitron/id6450840675/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 4 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon Nickel](https://appshunter.io/developer/880946249) | [CLICKTEAM LLC USA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438432084) |

## What reviewers say

### Jinks!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jinks/id1507193902)

A highly addictive, fast-paced arcade game with simple one-touch controls. Dodge incoming objects and strategically use shields to survive as long as possible. Offers unlimited playtime with various themes.

**Highlights:** One-touch gameplay, Unlimited playtime, Fast-paced action, Strategic movement, Collectible shields, Variety of themes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Vermitron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vermitron/id6450840675)

Defend your flower from invading insects in this retro-styled arcade shooter. Utilize bug spray, pets, and fortifications while searching for a watering can. Experience classic twin-stick shooter gameplay with tower defense elements.

**Highlights:** Retro arcade gameplay, Tower defense elements, Twin-stick shooter mechanics, Unlockable weapons and power-ups, Unique ZX Spectrum graphics, High score chasing

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jinks! free?

Jinks! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Vermitron free?

Vermitron costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Jinks! or Vermitron?

Vermitron is rated higher. Jinks! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Vermitron averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Jinks! or Vermitron have ads?

Neither Jinks! nor Vermitron shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jinks! or Vermitron?

Jinks! ships an update every 5 days, and Vermitron every 3 months. Most recently, Jinks! was updated on October 12, 2026 and Vermitron on October 9, 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.*