Comparison

Aerox vs Grayland

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

Head to head
About

Aerox

Embark on a thrilling ball-rolling adventure filled with physics-based puzzles and platforming action. Experience dynamic gameplay and stunning visuals across 40 original levels, with enhanced graphics for capable devices.

Highlights
  • 40 original levels
  • Physics-based puzzles
  • Platforming action
  • Tilt controls
  • High-resolution graphics
  • iCloud progress syncing
  • Live gameplay streaming
Features
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-- #1 Game in over 40 countries! Over 13 million downloads worldwide! -- Follow us on Twitter @Synoptical for updates! Aerox is an innovative ball-rolling adventure for all iOS devices, packed with plenty of platforming action and physics-based puzzles! Dynamic and varied gameplay mechanics are complemented by stunning visuals for a blissful and engaging mobile experience. Aerox includes full universal support for all iOS devices, including high-resolution artwork for capable devices. Unveil the full beauty of your Retina display! iPad users also benefit from additional graphical enhancements that really help showcase its power! Features: - 40 original levels - Wide variety of puzzles, traps and obstacles. - Simple yet precise tilt controls. - Advanced engine technology (normal-mapped lighting, detailed shadowing, reflections, complex physics, etc) - Enhanced effects for faster devices (realtime reflections, additional glow effects, improved shadows, 60fps gameplay). - Universal support and graphical enhancements for iPad (Higher resolution reflections & MSAA) - iCloud progress syncing between devices. - Integrated support for LIVE gameplay streaming/broadcasting. REVIEWS/AWARDS: AppAdvice: "Aerox is a must buy." - 4.5 out of 5 stars AppSmile: "Terrific marble-rolling platformer." - 4 out of 5 stars AppSpy: "Aerox is definitely a title worth checking out." - 4 out of 5 stars Brothersoft: Editor's Pick. GameZebo: "..worth buying just to show off your phone's fancy 3D graphics, but luckily there is a real game in Aerox." - 4 out of 5 stars iPhoneAlley: "As soon as I started playing, the game became an instant gem." KnowYourMobile: "..a very polished package that keeps its simple and addictive entertainment rolling from start to finish." - 4 out of 5 stars TouchArcade: "If you're one of the many people who always loved the Super Monkey Ball games on consoles, but never could really get in to the iPhone and iPad iterations... Aerox is worth checking out."

About

Grayland

Embark on a noir-themed platformer adventure as a small bird seeking a captured loved one. Navigate a dangerous, radiation-filled world, solve puzzles, and engage in combat to uncover the truth behind an alien invasion. Your actions can shape the fate of the world in this emotional indie journey.

Highlights
  • Story-driven indie platformer
  • Unique flying gameplay
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Action combat
  • Epic boss fights
  • Dark noir atmosphere
  • Hand-crafted art
Features
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Grayland – Dark Indie Platformer Adventure Invasion or accident? Friend or enemy? Discover the truth in Grayland, a noir story-driven platformer adventure set in a war between Humans and Aliens. Play as a small bird searching for your captured loved one in a dangerous, radiation-filled world. Fly, fight, and survive through mines, ruined buildings, and hostile territories. Solve environmental puzzles, defeat challenging bosses, and uncover the secrets behind the invasion. Can a tiny hero change the fate of the world? Explore atmospheric levels filled with enemies, traps, and mystery. Every action matters in this emotional indie adventure. Unlock the full game to experience the complete story. Features: - Story-driven indie platformer - Unique flying gameplay mechanics - Challenging puzzles and action combat - Epic boss fights - Dark noir atmosphere and beautiful hand-crafted art - Multiple playable colors - Immersive single-player offline experience Reach us on Discord: https://discord.gg/CUh7GWW Website: www.1der-ent.com Facebook: facebook.com/1DerEnt Twitter: twitter.com/1DerEnt Youtube: youtube.com/user/1DERentertainment

Screenshots

Aerox4 screens
Grayland4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Aerox at every 2 months against Grayland's every 8 months. Aerox also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Aerox sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Grayland sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Aerox against 4.5 for Grayland. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 806 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Aerox's written reviews are positive against 82% of Grayland's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aerox ships an update every 2 months, Grayland every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Aerox versus Grayland: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAeroxGrayland
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better4.5 (806 ratings)
Positive reviews78.5% of reviews81.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better806
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB207 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSynoptical Studios Ltd1Der Entertainment

Customer experience

Aerox

All ratings1,718 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews1,537 reviews
Positive78.5%
Neutral5.7%
Negative15.7%

Grayland

All ratings803 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews246 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative13.0%

User reviews

Aerox

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Nostalgic and fun
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
  • 🕹️ Challenging and addictive gameplay
  • 🎶 Relaxing and peaceful soundtrack
  • 👍 Great value for a free game

Room to improve

  • 🤯 Frustratingly difficult controls and camera
  • 🛑 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Intrusive ads that block gameplay
  • 🤖 Unresponsive jump pads and physics issues

Grayland

From 806 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Calm and wonderful story
  • 🎨 Beautiful art style and graphics
  • 🎶 Great music and sound design
  • 🤗 Impressive and accessible gameplay
  • 💰 Free with optional ads instead of pay-to-play

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficult to see certain elements due to ad placement
  • 🤯 Challenging and frustrating at times
  • ⏱️ Game is quite short
  • 💰 Paywall to access later levels

Bugs and requests

Aerox

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Calibration issues and camera bugs
  • Levels not progressing properly
  • Crashes on launch or during gameplay

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Customizable controls (e.g. joystick option)
  • Level editor and sharing
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Checkpoint system

Grayland

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or glitches
  • Issues with ad functionality or inability to progress

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and content to extend the experience
  • Ability to replay or revisit earlier scenes
  • Option to remove ads for a one-time fee

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Aerox

One-time3
  • Pack of additional ball types$0.99
  • Level Unlock token$0.99
  • Remove All Adverts$0.99
1 purchases

Grayland

One-time1
  • Grayland Complete$2.99

Questions

Is Aerox free?
Aerox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grayland free?
Grayland is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aerox or Grayland?
Aerox is rated higher. Aerox averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Grayland averages 4.5 from 806 ratings.
Do Aerox or Grayland have ads?
Both Aerox and Grayland show ads.
Which is updated more often, Aerox or Grayland?
Aerox ships an update every 2 months, and Grayland every 8 months. Most recently, Aerox was updated on October 26, 2026 and Grayland on October 29, 2026.

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