Comparison

Snake vs Snake26

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

Head to head
About

Snake

Guide a character to grow by consuming colored balls of yarn in this modern take on the classic Snake game. Earn points and tackle achievements while enjoying customizable backgrounds, controls, and speeds.

Highlights
  • Classic Snake gameplay
  • Character growth mechanic
  • Score-based challenges
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Multiple backgrounds
  • Two control modes
  • Adjustable game speeds
Features
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In collaboration with OpenFeint's Free Game of the Day, Snake :) is Free for TODAY only. Remember to download OpenFeint’s Game Spotlight App to get the Free Game of the Day every day! Help Sockie grow by devouring colored balls of yarn in this updated take on the classic game of Snake. The more balls of yarn you devour the more points you score but don't forget to take on our great achievements that include such challenges as 'Paint Me Red' to 'Happy Holidays Sockie'. The game comes with four different backgrounds, 2 control modes (swipe and plus), three different speeds and of course Open Feint leaderboards and achievements. The more 5-star ratings we earn the more updates we will make!

About

Snake26

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Play the classic Snake game—simple, fast, and addictive. Eat to grow, avoid crashing, and push your high score as far as you can. Features • Classic Snake gameplay • Smooth swipe controls • Quick restart and short rounds • High score challenge • Clean, lightweight design How long can you survive?

Screenshots

Snake4 screens
Snake264 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Snake at 3.0 against Snake26's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Snake versus Snake26: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnakeSnake26
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (932 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings932 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS3.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital Press Publishing, s.r.o.Russell Smith

Bugs and requests

Snake

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Options menu crashes the app
  • Game doesn't pause when switching apps
  • Achievements not working properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • More background options
  • Difficulty levels (easy, medium, hard)
  • Ability to control snake speed
  • Pause/resume functionality
  • Improved touch/swipe controls

Snake26

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Snake

No in-app purchases

None

Snake26

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Snake free?
Snake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Snake26 free?
Snake26 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Snake or Snake26 have ads?
Neither Snake nor Snake26 shows ads.

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