# Spider King vs Wriggly Snake

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wriggly Snake at none against Spider King's 3. Wriggly Snake also leads on chart position (#165 vs unranked). Spider King's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Spider King holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spider King has 30K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Spider King's written reviews are positive against 50% of Wriggly Snake's.

Spider King ships an update every 3 weeks, Wriggly Snake every 13 months. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spider King | Wriggly Snake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spider-king/id1550024443/reviews)** | [4.2 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wriggly-snake/id1625079458/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **51.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#165** |
| Size | 299 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Wriggly Snake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wriggly-snake/id1625079458)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

Guide a snake through challenging levels, feeding it to grow and reach its designated resting spot. Experience a simple yet engaging gameplay loop focused on progression and achievement.

**Highlights:** Snake navigation through challenges, Feeding mechanics for growth, Goal-oriented level completion, Simple, engaging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spider King free?

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

### Is Wriggly Snake free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spider King or Wriggly Snake?

Spider King is rated higher. Spider King averages 4.6 out of 5 from 30K ratings, while Wriggly Snake averages 4.2 from 39 ratings.

### Do Spider King or Wriggly Snake have ads?

Both Spider King and Wriggly Snake show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spider King or Wriggly Snake?

Spider King ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wriggly Snake every 13 months. Most recently, Spider King was updated on November 12, 2026 and Wriggly Snake on November 12, 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.*