# Mech Boa vs Spider King

The clearest difference is rating: Spider King at 4.6 against Mech Boa's 3.7. Spider King also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 26%) and ratings volume (30K vs 149). Mech Boa's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spider King sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Mech Boa asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spider King holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spider King has 30K ratings behind it against 149, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Mech Boa's written reviews are positive against 51% of Spider King's.

Mech Boa ships an update every 5 days, Spider King every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mech Boa | Spider King |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mech-boa/id1545138884/reviews) | **[4.6 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-king/id1550024443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 149 | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.1% of reviews | **51.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 214 MB | 299 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Mech Boa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mech-boa/id1545138884)

Control a giant mechanical snake monster and unleash destruction on towns. Experience hyper-casual gameplay as you rampage through cities, demolishing everything in your path.

**Highlights:** Control a giant mechanical snake, Destroy towns, Hyper-casual gameplay, Rampage through cities

**In-app purchases:** none


### Spider King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-king/id1550024443)

Tap to shoot webs and trap enemies. Hold and swipe to launch them away. Eliminate all foes to rescue your friend.

**Highlights:** Tap to shoot web, Hold and swipe to throw, Kill all enemies, Rescue your friend

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| NoAds And Cash Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| NoAds And Cash And Skin Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Fun game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🕷️ Cute spider characters
- 🕸️ Cool web animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 🚧 Frequent freezing/crashing
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔓 Difficulty unlocking skins/items

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen issue preventing gameplay
- Inability to watch ads for rewards
- Levels not progressing properly

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Ability to customize spider characters
- Reduced ad frequency
- Improved reward system for completing levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mech Boa free?

Mech Boa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spider King free?

Spider King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mech Boa or Spider King?

Spider King is rated higher. Mech Boa averages 3.7 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while Spider King averages 4.6 from 30K ratings.

### Do Mech Boa or Spider King have ads?

Both Mech Boa and Spider King show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mech Boa or Spider King?

Mech Boa ships an update every 5 days, and Spider King every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mech Boa was updated on November 3, 2026 and Spider King on November 3, 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.*