Comparison

Edge vs Osmos for iPad

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

Head to head
About

Edge

Develop telekinetic strength by pushing a Cube through a geometric universe. This game combines platforms, enigmas, and reflexes for a rich and comprehensive experience. It features 48 challenging levels plus 17 bonus levels, and 19 unique tunes.

Highlights
  • Develop telekinetic strength
  • Push a Cube in a geometric universe
  • Platforms, enigmas, and reflexes
  • 48 challenging levels
  • 17 bonus levels
  • 19 unique tunes
Features
Read full description

"A rare flash of design style... for pure race-to-the-exit charm, Edge is hard to beat." The 50 best iPhone / iPod Touch games, EDGE Magazine See the gameplay video at : www.mobigame.net AWARDS: ------------------------ BEST MOBILE GAME - Videogame Festival Milthon Award, Paris EXCELLENCE IN GAMEPLAY - IMGA (International Mobile Gaming Awards) Winner BEST MOBILE GAME BEST iPHONE GAME AUDIO ACHIEVEMENT - Triple finalist in IGF Mobile (Independent Game Festival) REVIEWS: ------------------------ 9/10 - PocketGamer.co.uk (Gold Award) 5/5 - FingerGaming.com 4/4 - slidetoPlay.com 4,5/5 - Touchgen.com 4,5/5 - 148apps.com DESCRIPTION: ------------------------ Develop your telekinetic strength by pushing a Cube within a geometric universe. Platforms, enigmas and reflexes combine to make Edge a rich and very comprehensive game. • An original game ideally suited for mobile devices • 48 levels to challenge + 17 bonus levels • 19 unique tunes! • A simple, addictive game for every type of player TIPS : ------------------------ • To play Edge in landscape mode, pinch the screen with 2 fingers and rotate either clockwise or anti-clockwise during the game (not in the menu) • If you use the d-pad in landscape mode, double tap in the bottom right corner or on the cube to move the d-pad • Finish the 48 levels to unlock the Turbo mode! MOBIGAME : ------------------------ Check out our other games: Zombie Tsunami, Perfect Cell, Cross Fingers, Truckers Delight. Stay connected with us on https://bsky.app/profile/mobigame.bsky.social and twitter.com/Mobigame Visit our website at http://www.mobigame.net

About

Osmos for iPad

Navigate a cosmic world as a galactic mote, absorbing smaller organisms to grow while avoiding larger predators. This physics-based survival game features stunning graphics and an ambient soundtrack, offering a unique and challenging experience.

Highlights
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • Absorb and grow mechanics
  • Stellar graphics
  • Ambient soundtrack
  • 72 levels across 8 worlds
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Arcade mode for replayability
Features
Read full description

** Apple Design Award winner and iPad Game of the Year! ** Enter the Darwinian world of a galactic mote. To survive, absorb smaller organisms and grow—but beware of larger predators. Osmos features unique physics-based play, stellar graphics, and a hypnotic ambient soundtrack. Absorb or be absorbed! “The ultimate ambient experience” — Gizmodo “The best iPad game yet.” — IGN THE CRUX: you must grow by absorbing smaller motes, but to propel yourself you must eject matter behind you, causing you to shrink. From this delicate balance, Osmos leads the player through floating playgrounds, competitive petri dishes, deep solar systems, and more. “Named as iPad Game of the Year for a reason, Osmos is a fantastic game. A combination of physics, survival and classic eat em up” — WeDoCode “Whether you're a child at heart who likes mucking about with single-cell organisms, or a strategist with a physics degree, this game will appeal to everyone.” — App Store review AWARDS / recognition: * "iPad Game of the Year" and "App of the Week" — Apple * Apple Design Award winner * #1 Top iPhone Game — IGN * iPad Game of the Year — TUAW * Game of the Year — Create Digital Music * Editor's Choice — Wired, Macworld, IGN, GameTunnel, and more... * Best in Show — IndieCade * Vision Award — Independent Games Festival * Coolest Atmosphere — IGN * Best Soundtrack — IGN * Most Innovative Game — Best App Ever Awards, Pocket Gamer * Many top lists including Kotaku, PAX, TouchArcade, iLounge, APPera, IFC, and more... FEATURES: * 72 levels spanning 8 distinct worlds: Ambient, Antimatter, Solar, Sentient, Repulsor, Impasse, Warped Chaos, and Epicycles. * Multiplayer! (more info below.) * Endless replay value: play random versions of any level in Arcade mode. * Award-winning electronic soundtrack by Loscil, Gas, High Skies, Biosphere, Julien Neto, and more. * Seamlesss multitouch controls: swipe to warp time, tap anywhere to eject mass, pinch to zoom… * Time-warping: slow down the flow of time to outmaneuver agile opponents; speed it up to raise the challenge. * Confront four distinct AI opponents: the Ovarium, the Biophobe, the Nemocyte… and the deadly Ferax. * 13 single-player and 15 multiplayer achievements. * Progress synced via iCloud. MULTIPLAYER * Play against your friends and enemies, locally (via wi-fi), or over the Internet! * 6 distinct Arenas: Ambient, Impasse, Solar, Warped Chaos, Epicycles, and introducing… Antimatter Impasse. * iPad vs. iPhone play supported. “a beautiful, absorbing experience." — IGN “What iPad Gaming Should Be All About” — Gizmodo 5/5 - Macworld Editor’s Choice - “One of the best games we’ve played so far this year. An utterly serene, yet fiendishly complicated game that deserves a place in every iPad owners collection.” — MacWorld 4/4, Must Have - “We are more than overwhelmed by Osmos for iPad… The game design is thoughtful and intuitive, new level structures are flawless, and the visuals are stunning yet simplistic… every iPad owner should have Osmos on their device. You just won’t find another experience quite like it.” — Slide To Play “Osmos HD is THE game for the iPad.” — Pocket Lint “It’s the best iPad game on the App Store” — MTV Multiplayer “The first proper breakout hit for the iPad. Osmos feels so natural and enjoyable to play, even when the difficulty ramps up and you find yourself repeatedly careening into a giant gaseous enemy.” — Wired 5/5 - “Osmos is an absolute must that will change the way you think of games, and what you expect from them.” — AppAdvice “Beyond doubt, a work of genius... a relaxing, meditative experience about going with the flow... It all adds up to something otherworldly and just . . . incredible.” — GameAndPlayer.net

Screenshots

Edge4 screens
Osmos for iPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Edge at $2.99 against Osmos for iPad's $3.99. Edge also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Edge costs $2.99 and Osmos for iPad $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Edge against 4.8 for Osmos for iPad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 174 and 498 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Edge's written reviews are positive against 91% of Osmos for iPad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Edge ships an update every 3 months, Osmos for iPad every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Edge versus Osmos for iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEdgeOsmos for iPad
Price$2.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.8 (174 ratings)4.8 (498 ratings)
Positive reviews93.5% of reviews — better91.2% of reviews
Number of ratings174498 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobigameHemisphere Games

Customer experience

Edge

All ratings174 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews1,127 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.8%

Osmos for iPad

All ratings498 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews1,072 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative5.4%

User reviews

Edge

From 174 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent game design
  • 🎨 Beautiful visuals and music
  • 🕹️ Responsive and intuitive controls
  • 🤯 Challenging and addictive gameplay
  • 🔄 High replay value

Room to improve

  • 🕹️ Sensitive controls can be frustrating
  • 🤔 Lack of clear instructions on certain mechanics
  • 🕰️ Some levels feel repetitive
  • 🔍 Difficulty locating hidden elements

Osmos for iPad

From 498 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Timeless and well-designed
  • 🎨 Beautiful visuals and ambient soundtrack
  • 🧠 Challenging yet relaxing gameplay
  • 👍 Addictive and immersive experience
  • 🔍 Unique and innovative concept

Room to improve

  • 🔇 No sound or audio issues
  • 🚫 Lack of support for newer devices/platforms
  • 💰 Perceived as overpriced for the content

Bugs and requests

Edge

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Level editor and sharing capabilities
  • Improved camera angles and visibility
  • Customizable control schemes

Osmos for iPad

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Disappearing motes making levels unwinnable
  • Compatibility issues on newer devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Sandbox mode to create custom levels
  • More levels and content updates

In-app purchases

None

Edge

No in-app purchases

None

Osmos for iPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Edge free?
Edge costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Osmos for iPad free?
Osmos for iPad costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Edge or Osmos for iPad?
Edge and Osmos for iPad are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 174 and 498 ratings respectively.
Do Edge or Osmos for iPad have ads?
Neither Edge nor Osmos for iPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Edge or Osmos for iPad?
Edge ships an update every 3 months, and Osmos for iPad every 6 months. Most recently, Edge was updated on September 22, 2026 and Osmos for iPad on September 20, 2026.

Other comparisons