Comparison

Springs'nThingsLite vs Dev Tycoon Idle Games Offline

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

Head to head
About

Springs'nThingsLite

Explore physics simulations with a moveable ball and adjustable springs. Experiment with gravity, damping, and motion responses to touch and device tilting. Offers a fun and educational experience for understanding dynamic systems.

Highlights
  • Adjustable spring length and stiffness
  • Simulate up to 4 springs
  • Transform springs into fixed springs or pendulums
  • Respond to tilt and shake motions
  • Adjustable gravity and damping
  • Accurate physics simulation
Features
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Springs'nThings - Version 1.8 Both Physics and Fun Springs ‘n Things is an entertaining demonstration application and educational display for the iPhone/iPad. It simulates the dynamics of up to four springs connected to a moveable ball. Touch, drag and release the ball to see it bounce around. The length and stiffness of the springs can be individually adjusted. One of the springs can be transformed into a fixed spring or a pendulum. The ball can be made to respond to the tilting and shaking motions of the iPhone/iPad. The motion of the ball can be perpetual or it can be slowed by spring resistance by viscous damping as if it were moving in air or water. Bounces forever 0-4 springs Air, water or vacuum viscosity - upgrade to fully adjustable Turn gravity on or off - shake and tilt sensitive Real computer simulation accurate to 1% Upgrade to: ---- 10 springs ---- adjustable viscosity ---- adjustable mass and spring resistance Screen shots below: 1) 4 springs 2) a pendulum and a spring 3) modify mass/viscosity screen showing a pendulum 4) modify springs screen showing a fixed spring 5) full screen with a fixed spring and 3 additional springs

About

Dev Tycoon Idle Games Offline

Build and develop video games in a classic 2D pixel art style. Start from humble beginnings in a garage and grow your business by learning programming languages, researching technologies, and hiring staff. Unlock new offices, labs, and create your own game consoles and app stores.

Highlights
  • Create and develop video games
  • Learn programming languages (Python, JS, C++)
  • Research new technologies
  • Build R&D and Hardware labs
  • Unlock new offices and hire staff
  • Create custom game engines
  • Develop your own app stores
Features
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Do you want a truly unique IT gaming experience and classical 2D pixel design? Dev Tycoon is a business simulator for talented gamers, where you can create and develop different video games. All developers start out in an old garage with no Hardware labs or employees and limited money for the first application. As creativity blooms and new applications are developed, the players can unlock additional options and modules, learn more about basic business and strategic ideas as well as various programming languages including Python, JavaScript, C++ and many others. All the players will have an opportunity to move to new offices and hire staff, to open R&D and Hardware labs in order to create consoles and devices, to host major projects and unlock online shops similar to App Store etc. Dev Tycoon gives you an incredible opportunity to be involved in the Mobile Games industry. Inspire yourself to create your own projects and connect your life with the IT industry. Your to do’s: - Learn different programming languages, including Python, JavaScript, C++ and many others; - Research new technologies; - Create custom game engines; - Move into bigger offices; - Unlock secret Hardware labs; - Conduct industry changing projects; - Unlock achievements and upgrade techniques. … and become the best one!

Screenshots

Springs'nThingsLite1 screens
Dev Tycoon Idle Games Offline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Springs'nThingsLite at none against Dev Tycoon Idle Games Offline's shown. Springs'nThingsLite also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Dev Tycoon Idle Games Offline's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Springs'nThingsLite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dev Tycoon Idle Games Offline sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Springs'nThingsLite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dev Tycoon Idle Games Offline has 2.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Springs'nThingsLite's written reviews are positive against 72% of Dev Tycoon Idle Games Offline's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Springs'nThingsLite ships an update every 38 months, Dev Tycoon Idle Games Offline every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Springs'nThingsLite versus Dev Tycoon Idle Games Offline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSprings'nThingsLiteDev Tycoon Idle Games Offline
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (2.9K ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews71.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter KramerMEEDLIGHT OU

Customer experience

Springs'nThingsLite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Dev Tycoon Idle Games Offline

All ratings2,893 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews203 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral11.8%
Negative16.3%

Bugs and requests

Springs'nThingsLite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Dev Tycoon Idle Games Offline

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game progress loss after closing the app
  • Inconsistent behavior when upgrading the game engine
  • Freezing and crashing issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • More game genres and customization options
  • Offline progression and reduced ad interruptions
  • Ability to create game sequels

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Springs'nThingsLite

One-time1
  • upgrade to 10 springs and adjustable parameters$1.99
10 purchases

Dev Tycoon Idle Games Offline

One-time10
  • Spacer room kit$0.99
  • Ardeco room kit$0.99
  • Special offer Tier 1$0.99
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  • Special pack's (5)$1.99
  • Start studio pack$1.99
  • Average Money Pack.$1.99
  • Special offer Tier 2$1.99
  • Gold pack's (5)$2.99
  • Remove ads in DevTycoon 2$2.99
  • Starter pack$2.99

Questions

Is Springs'nThingsLite free?
Springs'nThingsLite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dev Tycoon Idle Games Offline free?
Dev Tycoon Idle Games Offline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Springs'nThingsLite or Dev Tycoon Idle Games Offline?
Springs'nThingsLite is rated higher. Springs'nThingsLite averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Dev Tycoon Idle Games Offline averages 4.7 from 2.9K ratings.
Do Springs'nThingsLite or Dev Tycoon Idle Games Offline have ads?
Dev Tycoon Idle Games Offline shows ads; Springs'nThingsLite does not.
Which is updated more often, Springs'nThingsLite or Dev Tycoon Idle Games Offline?
Springs'nThingsLite ships an update every 38 months, and Dev Tycoon Idle Games Offline every 3 months. Most recently, Springs'nThingsLite was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dev Tycoon Idle Games Offline on November 3, 2026.

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