# Springer vs GLURMB!

The clearest difference is ads: GLURMB! at none against Springer's shown. GLURMB! also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Springer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 40 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Springer holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Springer has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Springer ships an update every 3 months, GLURMB! every 40 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Springer | GLURMB! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springer/id309210359/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glurmb/id1621807499/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 97.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 40 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TMSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/288669797) | [Jonah Scheib](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621807501) |

## 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


### GLURMB!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glurmb/id1621807499)

A customizable snake game where players can adjust speed, field size, and visual elements. Compete for high scores as you progress through increasing levels.

**Highlights:** Customizable speed, Adjustable gamefield size, Snake appearance customization, Reward appearance customization, Increasing levels and scores

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Springer free?

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

### Is GLURMB! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Springer or GLURMB!?

Springer is rated higher. Springer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while GLURMB! averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Springer or GLURMB! have ads?

Springer shows ads; GLURMB! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Springer or GLURMB!?

Springer ships an update every 3 months, and GLURMB! every 40 months. Most recently, Springer was updated on October 21, 2026 and GLURMB! on October 27, 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.*