Comparison

Spear Rush vs Grapplo

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

Head to head
About

Spear Rush

Features
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Take a spear and break through all the obstacles. Walls are not a problem. -Run and rush -Break the walls -Destroy them all -Collect all coins -Throw the spear as far as you can

About

Grapplo

Master a challenging arcade game of timing and momentum. Swing through glowing caves, chaining combos and dodging hazards. Aim for high scores in bite-sized, addictive runs.

Highlights
  • One-tap slingshot controls
  • Glowing crystal caverns
  • Combo chaining
  • Collect stars
  • Dodge spiked hazards
  • Arcade flow and rhythm
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Grapplo is a slingshot arcade game about swinging through beautiful crystal caves on a beam of light, timing each release perfectly, and stringing together combos that light up the dark. Tap to grab an anchor, swing, and let go at the perfect moment to sling yourself into the depths. Time it right and the world responds - combos climb, sparks fly, and your score explodes. Miss it and the spikes are waiting. Easy to pick up. Genuinely hard to master. HOW TO PLAY Tap and hold to grab the nearest anchor point. Swing on your beam of light, build momentum, then release at exactly the right moment to launch yourself forward. Link one swing into the next and keep the run alive. FEATURES - Simple one-tap slingshot controls anyone can learn in seconds - Gorgeous glowing crystal caverns that shift colour as you descend - Chain combos and nail 360 trick shots for massive score - Collect stars and beat your personal best on every run - Dodge deadly spiked hazards and near-miss your way to glory - Pure arcade flow with a satisfying rhythm and momentum - Bite-sized runs that turn into "just one more" Find your rhythm. Chase the light. See how deep you can go.

Screenshots

Spear Rush3 screens
Grapplo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Grapplo at none against Spear Rush's 1. Grapplo also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Spear Rush's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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. Spear Rush sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Grapplo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spear Rush ships an update every 6 weeks, Grapplo weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Spear Rush versus Grapplo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpear RushGrapplo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB345 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJoyBoxNAPHORA GAMES GROUP

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spear Rush

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99
None

Grapplo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spear Rush free?
Spear Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grapplo free?
Grapplo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spear Rush or Grapplo have ads?
Both Spear Rush and Grapplo show ads.
Which is updated more often, Spear Rush or Grapplo?
Spear Rush ships an update every 6 weeks, and Grapplo weekly. Most recently, Spear Rush was updated on September 25, 2026 and Grapplo on October 5, 2026.

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