# VITRIOL vs Ouros

The clearest difference is update cadence: VITRIOL at fortnightly against Ouros's every 5 months. VITRIOL also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Ouros's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 67%) and ratings volume (82 vs 4). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

VITRIOL costs $4.99 and Ouros $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for VITRIOL against 4.9 for Ouros. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ouros has 82 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of VITRIOL's written reviews are positive against 90% of Ouros's.

VITRIOL ships an update fortnightly, Ouros every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VITRIOL | Ouros |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vitriol/id1517052131/reviews) | **[4.9 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ouros/id6475737476/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **82** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #152 | **#146** |
| Size | 214 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Broken Rules Interactive Media GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/394127428) | [Michael Kamm](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504129596) |

## What reviewers say

### VITRIOL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vitriol/id1517052131)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

Embark on a narrative-driven word puzzle adventure through a bureaucratic labyrinth. Uncover hidden meanings, make impactful choices, and escape the system. This game offers a unique blend of interactive literature and challenging puzzles.

**Highlights:** Interactive literature by Charlene Putney, 66 challenging word puzzles, Storytelling narrative, Choice-driven gameplay, Designed for short bursts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ouros

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ouros/id6475737476)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

A relaxing puzzle game where you manipulate curves to match targets in a serene environment. Discover the mathematical beauty of shapes with over 120 handcrafted levels. Enjoy a fluid, stress-free experience with intuitive controls and dynamic visuals.

**Highlights:** Original spline-based control scheme, Lush visuals and dynamic soundscapes, Flexible level progression and hint system, Intuitive multi-touch controls, Fluid gameplay without timers or scores

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Gorgeous visuals and art direction
- 🎶 Beautiful music and sound design
- 🧠 Intellectually challenging and clever puzzles
- 🧘 Relaxing and calming gameplay experience
- 👍 Smooth introduction of new concepts and mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Too short for the price
- 📱 Landscape mode only (inconvenient for some)
- 🔊 Sound/SFX not working for some users
- ❓ Lack of clear instructions for some
- 🎛️ Constant 'bongs' can be distracting

**Reported bugs**

- Sound/SFX not working on iPhone
- Numbers are sideways in portrait mode
- Issue getting into corners with no running room on iPad

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Add Watch support
- Allow playing own music in the background
- Option to change orientation to portrait mode
- iCloud sync for progress across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VITRIOL free?

VITRIOL costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ouros free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VITRIOL or Ouros?

Ouros is rated higher. VITRIOL averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Ouros averages 4.9 from 82 ratings.

### Do VITRIOL or Ouros have ads?

Neither VITRIOL nor Ouros shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VITRIOL or Ouros?

VITRIOL ships an update fortnightly, and Ouros every 5 months. Most recently, VITRIOL was updated on October 25, 2026 and Ouros on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, VITRIOL or Ouros?

VITRIOL currently peaks at #152 in the App Store charts, and Ouros at #146. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*