# SpongeBob SquarePants vs NARUTO

The clearest difference is price: SpongeBob SquarePants at $1.99 against NARUTO's $12.99. SpongeBob SquarePants also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). NARUTO's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

SpongeBob SquarePants costs $1.99 and NARUTO $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

NARUTO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of SpongeBob SquarePants's written reviews are positive against 72% of NARUTO's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SpongeBob SquarePants ships an update fortnightly, NARUTO every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpongeBob SquarePants | NARUTO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spongebob-squarepants/id1523633394/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naruto-ultimate-ninja-storm/id6479512734/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.3% of reviews** | 72.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | #23 |
| Size | 2.9 GB | 3.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911) | [Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/352305770) |

## What reviewers say

### SpongeBob SquarePants

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spongebob-squarepants/id1523633394)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Adventure, #25 Top Paid · Action, #74 Top Paid · Games, #109 Top Paid (US App Store)

Embark on an adventure as SpongeBob, Patrick, and Sandy to defend Bikini Bottom from Plankton's robot invasion. Utilize unique character abilities, explore familiar locations, and engage in fun activities like bungee jumping. This faithful remake offers enhanced visuals and polished gameplay for fans of the beloved series.

**Highlights:** Play as SpongeBob, Patrick, and Sandy, Utilize unique character skills, Thwart Plankton's robot army, Meet beloved series characters, Faithful game remake, High-end visuals and polished gameplay, Controller support

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 🎨 Excellent graphics
- 💯 Faithful to the original
- 🎮 Great with controllers
- 🕹️ Comfortable touch controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Difficult to find collectibles
- 🕹️ Challenging controls on mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Sandy's lasso causes infinite flight glitch
- Some collectibles disappear or don't register
- Crashes and freezes on certain levels
- Save data corruption issues

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer mode
- Implement more updates from console versions
- Allow customizable controls
- Add support for more languages


### NARUTO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naruto-ultimate-ninja-storm/id6479512734)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Paid · Role Playing, #66 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Experience Naruto's childhood adventures in a 3D action-packed game. Relive iconic battles and explore the Hidden Leaf Village with intuitive touch controls. Enjoy a variety of missions, mini-games, and a robust roster of characters.

**Highlights:** 3D competitive action, Ultimate Mission Mode, Free Battle Mode, 25 playable characters, Intuitive touch controls, Auto-save feature, Retry feature for missions

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Faithful console port
- 🎮 Nostalgic experience
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 💯 Captures the essence of the anime

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Lack of controller support
- 🔍 Suboptimal screen optimization
- 🕹️ Challenging touch controls
- 🔒 No online multiplayer

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes and data loss
- Audio issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Full screen optimization
- Online multiplayer
- More Naruto Storm games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpongeBob SquarePants free?

SpongeBob SquarePants costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NARUTO free?

NARUTO costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SpongeBob SquarePants or NARUTO?

NARUTO is rated higher. SpongeBob SquarePants averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while NARUTO averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do SpongeBob SquarePants or NARUTO have ads?

Neither SpongeBob SquarePants nor NARUTO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpongeBob SquarePants or NARUTO?

SpongeBob SquarePants ships an update fortnightly, and NARUTO every 2 months. Most recently, SpongeBob SquarePants was updated on November 8, 2026 and NARUTO on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SpongeBob SquarePants or NARUTO?

SpongeBob SquarePants currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and NARUTO at #23. 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.*