# SpongeBob vs The Patrick Star Game

The clearest difference is rating: SpongeBob at 4.8 against The Patrick Star Game's 4.3. SpongeBob also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 40%) and ratings volume (29K vs 869). The Patrick Star Game's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpongeBob sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month and The Patrick Star Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SpongeBob holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpongeBob has 29K ratings behind it against 869, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of SpongeBob's written reviews are positive against 40% of The Patrick Star Game's.

SpongeBob ships an update every 2 months, The Patrick Star Game fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpongeBob | The Patrick Star Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spongebob-get-cooking/id1633284064/reviews)** | [4.3 (869 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-patrick-star-game/id6633432850/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 869 |
| Positive reviews | **69.6% of reviews** | 39.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 262 MB | 493 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) | [Outright Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528365318) |

## What reviewers say

### SpongeBob

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spongebob-get-cooking/id1633284064)

Manage Bikini Bottom restaurants, cook iconic dishes, and serve familiar characters. Expand your fast-food empire, customize kitchens, and unlock characters with unique outfits. Experience an exclusive storyline and new challenges.

**Highlights:** Serve iconic dishes like Krabby Patties, Manage time and customer satisfaction, Explore Bikini Bottom restaurants, Decorate and upgrade kitchens, Unlock and dress up characters, Experience an exclusive storyline

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 💡 Nostalgic SpongeBob theme
- 👍 Easy to navigate and play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Leaderboard and progress issues
- 🐛 Difficulty progressing past certain levels
- 🐛 Inconsistent difficulty

**Reported bugs**

- Fry Cook Games leaderboard not working
- Inability to click 'Continue' button after completing levels
- Glitch at Pasta La Vista level 4 preventing progress
- Upgrades and decor not saving properly

**Requested features**

- More frequent content updates
- Option to skip repetitive levels
- Ability to continue progress after completing a restaurant
- Improved character customization


### The Patrick Star Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-patrick-star-game/id6633432850)

Explore Bikini Bottom as Patrick Star in this open-world physics-based sandbox game. Use items to create chaos, complete challenges set by friends, and unlock iconic outfits. Embrace silliness and unpredictable fun in a familiar universe.

**Highlights:** Open-world Bikini Bottom playground, Physics-based sandbox gameplay, Complete challenges from friends, Use various items to interact with the environment, Unlock iconic Patrick outfits, Interact with SpongeBob characters

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game once you get the paid version
- 👍 Really cool game
- 👍 Now I know where everything is on the show

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Demo is way too small
- 💰 Not actually free, have to pay $9.99
- 🐛 Can't move the camera
- 🤔 Did Patrick really deserve a game?

**Reported bugs**

- Every time I get out of the playground it puts 10 seconds and I always get irritated
- I can only got one skin in the game

**Requested features**

- More frequent updates
- More stuff from the show
- Ability to go into actual buildings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpongeBob free?

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

### Is The Patrick Star Game free?

The Patrick Star Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SpongeBob or The Patrick Star Game?

SpongeBob is rated higher. SpongeBob averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while The Patrick Star Game averages 4.3 from 869 ratings.

### Do SpongeBob or The Patrick Star Game have ads?

Neither SpongeBob nor The Patrick Star Game shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpongeBob or The Patrick Star Game?

SpongeBob ships an update every 2 months, and The Patrick Star Game fortnightly. Most recently, SpongeBob was updated on October 31, 2026 and The Patrick Star Game on October 30, 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.*