Aerox vs Grayland
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 40 original levels
- Physics-based puzzles
- Platforming action
- Tilt controls
- High-resolution graphics
- iCloud progress syncing
- Live gameplay streaming
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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."
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.
- Story-driven indie platformer
- Unique flying gameplay
- Challenging puzzles
- Action combat
- Epic boss fights
- Dark noir atmosphere
- Hand-crafted art
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Aerox | Grayland |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better | 4.5 (806 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | 81.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | 806 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 207 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Synoptical Studios Ltd | 1Der Entertainment |
Customer experience
Aerox
Grayland
User reviews
Aerox
From 1.7K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Aerox
- Pack of additional ball types$0.99
- Level Unlock token$0.99
- Remove All Adverts$0.99
Grayland
- Grayland Complete$2.99









