# Magnets in Space vs Snake Vortex!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Snake Vortex! at none against Magnets in Space's 6. Snake Vortex! also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magnets in Space sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Snake Vortex! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Magnets in Space against 5.0 for Snake Vortex!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 5 respectively.

Magnets in Space ships an update every 3 months, Snake Vortex! every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magnets in Space | Snake Vortex! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnets-in-space/id1518508743/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-vortex/id1537976903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 85 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Walak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518508742) | [广杰 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059287118) |

## What reviewers say

### Magnets in Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnets-in-space/id1518508743)

A physics-based puzzle game where you shoot particles using magnetic forces. It features over 100 handmade levels with an original soundtrack. Designed for players who enjoy challenging puzzles and physics simulations.

**Highlights:** Particle shooting gameplay, Physics-based puzzles, Over 100 handmade levels, Original soundtrack, Accurate magnetism simulation (developer's claim)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Custom Color Schemes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Path Prediction | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Path Tracing | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Direction History | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Skips | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Ultimate Powerup Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


### Snake Vortex!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-vortex/id1537976903)

Control a snake by swiping the screen to collect balls and grow longer. A longer snake allows you to break through more obstacles and achieve higher scores. Enjoy this classic arcade-style challenge.

**Highlights:** Swipe controls, Collect balls to grow longer, Break through obstacles, Achieve high scores, Simple arcade gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magnets in Space free?

Magnets in Space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Snake Vortex! free?

Snake Vortex! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Magnets in Space or Snake Vortex!?

Snake Vortex! is rated higher. Magnets in Space averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Snake Vortex! averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Magnets in Space or Snake Vortex! have ads?

Both Magnets in Space and Snake Vortex! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magnets in Space or Snake Vortex!?

Magnets in Space ships an update every 3 months, and Snake Vortex! every 4 months. Most recently, Magnets in Space was updated on October 19, 2026 and Snake Vortex! on October 6, 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.*