# Springer vs Flip Grip

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Springer at none against Flip Grip's 1. Springer also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 87%). Flip Grip's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flip Grip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Springer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flip Grip holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 37 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 98% of Springer's written reviews are positive against 87% of Flip Grip's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Springer ships an update every 3 months, Flip Grip weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Springer | Flip Grip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springer/id309210359/reviews) | **[4.6 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-grip/id1209434203/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | **97.5% of reviews** | 86.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TMSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/288669797) | [Daniel Nora](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199363689) |

## What reviewers say

### Springer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springer/id309210359)

Bounce and jump through an exciting space adventure. Navigate platforms, grab rockets for boosts, and avoid obstacles. Compete with friends and players worldwide on a global leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Infinite vertical scrolling adventure, Responsive touch controls, Space exploration, Global leaderboard, Game Center integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Easy to learn
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 👍 Great time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Sometimes boring
- 🤔 Enemies get in the way
- 🤔 Too hard
- 🤔 Not worth the price (older review)

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashed when trying to play music (older review)

**Requested features**

- Bring back old version with levels
- Add music playback
- Optional time limit
- Checkpoints for levels
- Level select option


### Flip Grip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flip-grip/id1209434203)

Experience an addictive arcade runner with unique wall-riding mechanics. Tap to switch sides, jump gaps, and dodge obstacles in a vibrant universe. Enjoy endless survival or master handcrafted challenge levels.

**Highlights:** Unique wall riding mechanics, Simple tap controls, Endless survival mode, 200 handcrafted challenge levels, Game Center leaderboards and achievements, iCloud saves

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all level packs | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Great for boredom relief
- 👍 Good offline game
- 👍 Can be played at school
- 👍 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Too hard for some players
- 🤔 No tutorial/instructions
- 🤔 Frustrating controls
- 🤔 Graphics and sound can be irritating
- 🤔 Too fast for some

**Reported bugs**

- No tutorial
- Pay to unlock tutorial
- No instructions on how to control

**Requested features**

- Level editor would be awesome


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Springer free?

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

### Is Flip Grip free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Springer or Flip Grip?

Flip Grip is rated higher. Springer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Flip Grip averages 4.6 from 37 ratings.

### Do Springer or Flip Grip have ads?

Springer shows ads; Flip Grip does not.

### Which is updated more often, Springer or Flip Grip?

Springer ships an update every 3 months, and Flip Grip weekly. Most recently, Springer was updated on October 20, 2026 and Flip Grip on October 21, 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.*