Comparison

Osmos for iPad vs ini

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

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About

Osmos for iPad

Navigate a cosmic world as a galactic mote, absorbing smaller organisms to grow while avoiding larger predators. This physics-based survival game features stunning graphics and an ambient soundtrack, offering a unique and challenging experience.

Highlights
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • Absorb and grow mechanics
  • Stellar graphics
  • Ambient soundtrack
  • 72 levels across 8 worlds
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Arcade mode for replayability
Features
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** Apple Design Award winner and iPad Game of the Year! ** Enter the Darwinian world of a galactic mote. To survive, absorb smaller organisms and grow—but beware of larger predators. Osmos features unique physics-based play, stellar graphics, and a hypnotic ambient soundtrack. Absorb or be absorbed! “The ultimate ambient experience” — Gizmodo “The best iPad game yet.” — IGN THE CRUX: you must grow by absorbing smaller motes, but to propel yourself you must eject matter behind you, causing you to shrink. From this delicate balance, Osmos leads the player through floating playgrounds, competitive petri dishes, deep solar systems, and more. “Named as iPad Game of the Year for a reason, Osmos is a fantastic game. A combination of physics, survival and classic eat em up” — WeDoCode “Whether you're a child at heart who likes mucking about with single-cell organisms, or a strategist with a physics degree, this game will appeal to everyone.” — App Store review AWARDS / recognition: * "iPad Game of the Year" and "App of the Week" — Apple * Apple Design Award winner * #1 Top iPhone Game — IGN * iPad Game of the Year — TUAW * Game of the Year — Create Digital Music * Editor's Choice — Wired, Macworld, IGN, GameTunnel, and more... * Best in Show — IndieCade * Vision Award — Independent Games Festival * Coolest Atmosphere — IGN * Best Soundtrack — IGN * Most Innovative Game — Best App Ever Awards, Pocket Gamer * Many top lists including Kotaku, PAX, TouchArcade, iLounge, APPera, IFC, and more... FEATURES: * 72 levels spanning 8 distinct worlds: Ambient, Antimatter, Solar, Sentient, Repulsor, Impasse, Warped Chaos, and Epicycles. * Multiplayer! (more info below.) * Endless replay value: play random versions of any level in Arcade mode. * Award-winning electronic soundtrack by Loscil, Gas, High Skies, Biosphere, Julien Neto, and more. * Seamlesss multitouch controls: swipe to warp time, tap anywhere to eject mass, pinch to zoom… * Time-warping: slow down the flow of time to outmaneuver agile opponents; speed it up to raise the challenge. * Confront four distinct AI opponents: the Ovarium, the Biophobe, the Nemocyte… and the deadly Ferax. * 13 single-player and 15 multiplayer achievements. * Progress synced via iCloud. MULTIPLAYER * Play against your friends and enemies, locally (via wi-fi), or over the Internet! * 6 distinct Arenas: Ambient, Impasse, Solar, Warped Chaos, Epicycles, and introducing… Antimatter Impasse. * iPad vs. iPhone play supported. “a beautiful, absorbing experience." — IGN “What iPad Gaming Should Be All About” — Gizmodo 5/5 - Macworld Editor’s Choice - “One of the best games we’ve played so far this year. An utterly serene, yet fiendishly complicated game that deserves a place in every iPad owners collection.” — MacWorld 4/4, Must Have - “We are more than overwhelmed by Osmos for iPad… The game design is thoughtful and intuitive, new level structures are flawless, and the visuals are stunning yet simplistic… every iPad owner should have Osmos on their device. You just won’t find another experience quite like it.” — Slide To Play “Osmos HD is THE game for the iPad.” — Pocket Lint “It’s the best iPad game on the App Store” — MTV Multiplayer “The first proper breakout hit for the iPad. Osmos feels so natural and enjoyable to play, even when the difficulty ramps up and you find yourself repeatedly careening into a giant gaseous enemy.” — Wired 5/5 - “Osmos is an absolute must that will change the way you think of games, and what you expect from them.” — AppAdvice “Beyond doubt, a work of genius... a relaxing, meditative experience about going with the flow... It all adds up to something otherworldly and just . . . incredible.” — GameAndPlayer.net

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ini

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At the beginning there was only darkness. Shadows dominated life but light dropped into the dark and a complex world evolved. You're on your own. You're the protector of your family. Go on a dangerous journey through unknown terrain looking for food for you and your kids. Your life is unconditionally bound to your children's' lives and your mutual love gives you strength and hope. Always remember: It is a beautiful but cold world. It is life. It is love. It is „ini“. INI in the NEWS: SuperGameDroid.com "The survival genre has gotten a surreal new addition in the form of the visually striking abstract ecosystem simulator ini" appgefahren.de "Mystisches Geschicklichkeits-Spiel in abstrakter Umgebung" iTopnews.de – App of the day: "Ein Indie-Highlight des Jahres 2017" iPlayApps.de "Künstlerisch wertvoll" AntyApps.pl "Grafik- und Sounddesign schaffen eine einzigartige Atmosphäre" Featured Game on GAMEJOLT 14th International Mobile Gaming Awards - Nominee

Screenshots

Osmos for iPad4 screens
ini4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Osmos for iPad at every 6 months against ini's every 31 months. Osmos for iPad also leads on chart position (#191 vs unranked). ini's advantage is price ($0.29 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Osmos for iPad costs $3.99 and ini $0.29 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Osmos for iPad ships an update every 6 months, ini every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Osmos for iPad versus ini: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOsmos for iPadini
Price$3.99$0.29 — better
Rating4.8 (499 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings499 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 31 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#191 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHemisphere GamesChristian Streinz

Bugs and requests

Osmos for iPad

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Disappearing motes making levels unwinnable
  • Compatibility issues on newer devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Sandbox mode to create custom levels
  • More levels and content updates

ini

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Osmos for iPad

No in-app purchases

None

ini

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Osmos for iPad free?
Osmos for iPad costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ini free?
ini costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.
Do Osmos for iPad or ini have ads?
Neither Osmos for iPad nor ini shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Osmos for iPad or ini?
Osmos for iPad ships an update every 6 months, and ini every 31 months. Most recently, Osmos for iPad was updated on October 23, 2026 and ini on October 12, 2026.

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