Comparison

Osmos vs Monoblast

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

Head to head
About

Osmos

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

Highlights
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • Absorb smaller organisms to grow
  • Avoid larger predators
  • Stellar graphics
  • Ambient soundtrack
  • 72 levels across 8 worlds
  • Multiplayer mode
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 “Beyond doubt, a work of genius" — GameAndPlayer.net 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 "iPhone App of the Week" — Apple * Apple Design Award winner (iPad version) * #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.) * Award-winning electronic soundtrack by Loscil, Gas, High Skies, Biosphere, Julien Neto, and more. * Endless replay value: play random versions of any level in Arcade mode. * 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 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 “The best iPad game yet.” — IGN 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 “What iPad Gaming Should Be All About” — Gizmodo “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 “It’s the best iPad game on the App Store” — MTV Multiplayer 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

About

Monoblast

Features
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Monoblast is a block puzzle stripped to its purest form: a strict black-and-white board where the only color in the whole game is the blocks themselves — seven shots of saturated neon. No timers. No clutter. No rainbow noise. Just you, an 8×8 grid, and the quiet satisfaction of a clean line clear. HOW IT PLAYS • Drag blocks from your tray onto the board, wherever they fit. • Fill any full row or column and it clears instantly. • Clear lines on back-to-back moves to build a combo and multiply your score. • It's game over when none of your three pieces fit — so plan ahead. A PUZZLE A DAY Take on the Daily Challenge — one puzzle that's identical for every player, every day. Finish it to grow your streak, and don't let the chain break. MADE YOURS Unlock cosmetic skins that re-color the neon — Neon, Pastel, Terminal and a color-blind-safe palette — without ever touching the clean black-and-white shell. PLAYS ANYWHERE • Fully offline. • One-handed drag-and-drop controls. • A color-blind-safe mode with a distinct shape inside every block. • No account required. Free to play. Remove ads any time with a single optional purchase. Skins are cosmetic only — never pay-to-win. Drop a block. Clear a line. Keep the streak alive.

Screenshots

Osmos4 screens
Monoblast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Monoblast at Free against Osmos's $3.99. Monoblast also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). Osmos's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown).

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

Monoblast is free to download; Osmos costs $3.99 up front. Monoblast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Osmos asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Osmos ships an update every 7 months, Monoblast every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Osmos versus Monoblast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOsmosMonoblast
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (898 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings898 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHemisphere GamesPIOTR PESTKA

Bugs and requests

Osmos

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices/OS versions
  • Compatibility issues with newer hardware

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Multiplayer mode improvements
  • Customization options (e.g. music, visuals)
  • Difficulty settings or accessibility options

Monoblast

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Osmos

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Monoblast

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Osmos free?
Osmos costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Monoblast free?
Monoblast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Osmos or Monoblast have ads?
Monoblast shows ads; Osmos does not.
Which is updated more often, Osmos or Monoblast?
Osmos ships an update every 7 months, and Monoblast every 3 weeks. Most recently, Osmos was updated on November 1, 2026 and Monoblast on October 28, 2026.

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