Comparison

LIMBO+ vs SpongeBob

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

Head to head
About

LIMBO+

Embark on a captivating puzzle adventure in a dark, misty world. This critically acclaimed indie game features immersive sound and visuals, with a haunting narrative that will stay with you.

Highlights
  • Captivating puzzle design
  • Immersive sound and visuals
  • Dark, misty environments
  • Haunting narrative
  • Award-winning indie adventure
Features
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Limbo, the Apple Design Award winner, is now on Arcade. Playdead’s award-winning indie adventure is critically acclaimed for its captivating puzzle design and immersive sound and visuals. Its dark, misty spaces and haunting narrative will stay with you forever. What the press said: “Limbo is as close to perfect at what it does as a game can get.” Destructoid – 10/10 “The game is a masterpiece.” Giant Bomb – 5/5 “Limbo is genius. Freaky, weird genius. Disturbing, uncomfortable genius.” The Escapist – 5/5 “Dark, disturbing, yet eerily beautiful, Limbo is a world that deserves to be explored.” Joystiq – 5/5 Limbo is the winner of more than 100 awards, including: - Best Downloadable (Gameinformer) - Best Puzzle Game (Gamespot) - The Best Indie Game (Kotaku) - Digital Game of the Year (GameReactor) - Best Horror Game (IGN) - Best Visual Arts (Game Developers Choice Awards) - Technical Excellence (Independent Games Festival) - Adventure Game of the Year (D.I.C.E. Awards) - Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design (D.I.C.E. Awards)

About

SpongeBob

Embark on a side-scrolling adventure with SpongeBob and Plankton to uncover a patty-replicating conspiracy. Battle bosses, shut down factories, and explore vibrant locations to save Bikini Bottom and the Krabby Patty formula.

Highlights
  • Side-scrolling gameplay
  • Run, jump, and dash mechanics
  • Unique character abilities
  • Puzzle solving
  • Boss battles
  • Explore diverse locations
  • Encounter favorite characters
Features
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Join SpongeBob and Plankton in this stunning, side-scrolling sequel to Patty Pursuit! When the Krusty Krab’s Fry Cook Station mysteriously vanishes, SpongeBob leaps into action to save the day. But he’s not alone—Plankton’s inventions have also gone missing, so the unlikely duo must team up to uncover the truth behind a growing patty-replicating conspiracy! From the streets of Bikini Bottom to the dusty trails of Dead Eye Gulch and the sandy shores of Goo Lagoon, help SpongeBob and Plankton battle bizarre bosses, shut down rogue patty factories, and outwit a mysterious mastermind whose identity remains just out of reach… Side-Scrolling Duo: • Run, jump, and dash through vibrant levels packed with enemies, traps, and secrets. • Use SpongeBob and Plankton’s unique abilities to solve puzzles and overcome challenges. • Spot all your favorite characters, including Sandy, Patrick, and even a few surprise guests! • Face off against monstrous mascots, mutant clones, and mechanical mayhem. • Explore Bikini Bottom, save the Krusty Krab, and protect the secret Krabby Patty formula. SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit 2 collects personal user data as well as non-personal user data (including aggregated data). User data collection is in accordance with applicable law, such as COPPA. User data may be used, for example, to respond to user requests; enable users to take advantage of certain features and services; personalize content; and manage and improve Nickelodeon's services. For more information regarding Nickelodeon’s use of personal user data, please visit the Nickelodeon Group Privacy Policy below.  Our Privacy Policy is in addition to any terms, conditions or policies agreed to between you and Apple, Inc., and Nickelodeon and its affiliated entities are not responsible for Apple's collection or use of your personal user data and information. Use of this app is subject to the Nickelodeon Terms of Use Agreement. For users residing in the EU, SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit may include the use of persistent identifiers for game management purposes and installation of this app constitutes your permission to such usage of persistent identifiers for all users on your device.  Terms of Use Agreement:  https://www.nick.com/legal/ussoge/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: http://mobilefiles.nick.com/privacyaa.htm

Screenshots

LIMBO+4 screens
SpongeBob4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SpongeBob at 4.7 against LIMBO+'s 4.1. SpongeBob also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 25 months) and review sentiment (77% vs 51%). LIMBO+'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SpongeBob holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpongeBob has 8.4K ratings behind it against 345, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of LIMBO+'s written reviews are positive against 77% of SpongeBob's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LIMBO+ ships an update every 25 months, SpongeBob every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
LIMBO+ versus SpongeBob: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLIMBO+SpongeBob
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (345 ratings)4.7 (8.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.1% of reviews76.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3458.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB2.3 GB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPlaydeadViacom International Inc.

Customer experience

LIMBO+

All ratings335 ratings
Positive77.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative16.1%
Written reviews227 reviews
Positive51.1%
Neutral12.3%
Negative36.6%

SpongeBob

All ratings7,448 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.2%
Negative15.9%

Bugs and requests

LIMBO+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes or crashes on launch
  • Compatibility issues on newer Mac hardware
  • Achievements not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add tutorial or in-game instructions
  • Improve control responsiveness and precision
  • Provide more guidance and feedback for players

SpongeBob

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LIMBO+

No in-app purchases

None

SpongeBob

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LIMBO+ free?
LIMBO+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpongeBob free?
SpongeBob is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LIMBO+ or SpongeBob?
SpongeBob is rated higher. LIMBO+ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 345 ratings, while SpongeBob averages 4.7 from 8.4K ratings.
Do LIMBO+ or SpongeBob have ads?
Neither LIMBO+ nor SpongeBob shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LIMBO+ or SpongeBob?
LIMBO+ ships an update every 25 months, and SpongeBob every 2 months. Most recently, LIMBO+ was updated on November 7, 2026 and SpongeBob on November 9, 2026.

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