Comparison

Space Pipes vs Neon Jam

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Space Pipes

Connect pipes to create a water flow path from source to destination in a space setting. Solve 120 challenging levels that increase in difficulty, requiring logic and ingenuity to help astronauts survive. Enjoy a relaxing puzzle experience with an epic space soundtrack.

Highlights
  • 120 new puzzle levels
  • Space setting
  • Connect pipes for water flow
  • Logic and ingenuity required
  • Increasing difficulty
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Epic space soundtrack
Features
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Drifting somewhere between the stars, a broken station is waiting for its pipelines to be repaired. Tap a pipe, turn it, and keep turning until the whole route runs unbroken from the source to the goal. Space Pipes is a calm connect-the-pipes puzzle. No timer counts down. No move limit punishes you. Nothing flashes to hurry you along. You look at the board, think, and turn pipes until the path clicks into place and energy flows through it. SIMPLE TO PICK UP Tap any pipe to rotate it a quarter turn. Line up the segments so every piece joins into a single unbroken route. That's the whole rulebook — the puzzles do the rest. 120 HANDCRAFTED LEVELS Three level packs, 40 levels each, built to grow with you. The first boards teach you to read a route in seconds. The later ones will have you staring at a grid of fixed pipes and dead ends, quietly working out the one arrangement that actually connects. MADE TO BE RELAXING A deep-space backdrop, soft ambient music and a satisfying sound as each pipe snaps into position. Turn the sound off with one tap when you'd rather play in silence. It's a puzzle for a commute, a coffee break, or the last ten minutes before sleep. PLAYS ANYWHERE, OFFLINE No account, no sign-in, no internet needed. Flights, subways, the countryside, that one dead spot in your apartment — the puzzles work everywhere. Your progress is saved on your device automatically, level by level. NO PRESSURE Every level can be solved by thinking. There are no energy bars and no lives to wait for. Stuck on a tricky board? Tap the hint button and one pipe snaps into its right place. You start with free hints, can earn more by watching a short video, or pick up a hint pack. OPTIONAL VIP One single purchase — not a subscription — unlocks all level packs at once, removes ads for good and gives you unlimited hints. Entirely optional: the first pack is free and the rest unlock through play. Purchases restore on any device signed in to the same Apple Account. FEATURES 120 levels across 3 packs One-tap rotation, no tutorial needed No timer, no move limit, no lives Full offline play Automatic progress saving Ambient soundtrack with a sound toggle Hints when you get stuck One-time VIP purchase: everything unlocked, no ads, unlimited hints Turn the pipes. Connect the route. Breathe.

About

Neon Jam

Features
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Welcome to Neon Jam, the most vibrant and addictive color-matching puzzle game! Test your logic and strategic thinking as you sort and match glowing neon spheres in a beautifully designed, relaxing environment. Whether you want a quick brain exercise or an endless strategic challenge, Neon Jam is your perfect companion. HOW TO PLAY: Tap to move neon spheres from the tubes into your matching tray. Match 3 spheres of the same color to clear them and score points. Plan your moves carefully! Watch out for the 'Bomb' spheres with limited moves—defuse them by matching before the counter hits zero! Spot a '?' sphere? That's your mysterious Joker! Use it as a wildcard to match with any color and escape tricky situations. Keep your tray clear and don't run out of space! KEY FEATURES: Endless puzzle fun with procedurally balanced levels that get progressively more challenging. Global Game Center Leaderboards: Compete with friends and players worldwide to claim the top spot! Smooth, minimalist neon aesthetics with satisfying visual and audio effects. Deep strategic elements requiring you to think several steps ahead. Free to play, easy to learn, but hard to master! Ready to test your puzzle-solving skills and keep your brain sharp? Download Neon Jam now and start the colorful fun!

Screenshots

Space Pipes4 screens
Neon Jam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Neon Jam at weekly against Space Pipes's fortnightly. Space Pipes's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Space Pipes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Neon Jam sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Pipes ships an update fortnightly, Neon Jam weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Space Pipes versus Neon Jam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace PipesNeon Jam
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size262 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalii ChardymovBATUHAN OZCAN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Space Pipes

One-time1
  • VIP Access$1.99
5 purchases

Neon Jam

One-time5
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • Piggy Bank$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • 2000 Coins$2.99
  • 5000 Coins$4.99

Questions

Is Space Pipes free?
Space Pipes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Neon Jam free?
Neon Jam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Space Pipes or Neon Jam have ads?
Both Space Pipes and Neon Jam show ads.
Which is updated more often, Space Pipes or Neon Jam?
Space Pipes ships an update fortnightly, and Neon Jam weekly. Most recently, Space Pipes was updated on October 24, 2026 and Neon Jam on October 11, 2026.

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