Comparison

Spin Spell vs The Unic

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

Head to head
About

Spin Spell

Engage in a 3D physics-based labyrinth game to practice spelling. Roll a ball through mazes, collect letters in order to form words, and earn points for speed and accuracy. Create custom spelling lists and design your own levels for endless fun.

Highlights
  • 3D physics-based labyrinth gameplay
  • Letter collection for word spelling
  • Customizable spelling lists
  • Level editor for maze creation
  • Points and achievements system
  • Adjustable ball roll speed
Currently charting
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Practice your spelling by rolling a ball through a traditional 3D wooden labyrinth and capturing letters in the correct order to spell a word. Spin Spell is a physics based 3D mobile game that motivates children to learn to spell while having fun and improving their hand/eye coordination. Choose from a variety of pre-loaded spelling lists or add your own. Points and achievements are awarded based on the sequential collection of letters to correctly spell a word, the speed by which the letters are collected and the number of correct letters collected in a streak. Points are never subtracted from the score but bonus streaks are reset when an incorrect letter is hit and/or when the game timer expires. Features: • 25 pre-made levels • 30 pre-made spelling lists • Spelling list editor • Level editor • 3D physics fun • Adjustable roll speed for ball Spelling List Editor: Create, save, and play your own spelling lists. Use your child’s spelling lists from school and make studying fun! Level Editor: Edit existing levels or create your own mazes with our built-in level editor. If a maze is too difficult or if it is not challenging enough, change it in our level editor. Be creative and make artistic levels to enhance gameplay.

About

The Unic

An observation game for pattern enthusiasts. Collect duplicates to reveal unique designs and build your own collection. Enjoy a visually stunning experience with daily quests and multiple game modes.

Highlights
  • Expand pattern collection
  • Generate colorful shapes
  • Capture duplicates
  • 3 game modes
  • Daily objectives
  • Collect shards
  • No internet required
Features
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Expand your patterns collection to generate colorful shapes compositions. Capture duplicates, unveil The Unic, see how much you can reveal! The Unic is an observation game which should thrill any pattern and design lover. Whether you know what polka dots, tartan, argyle or gingham are, get ready to enjoy yourself in this fresh, highly colored and delicately crafted game! • A stunning visual experience • 3 game modes: choose your play style • Always play with a different setting • Daily objectives: every day complete a new quest to receive rewards! • Collect shards, complete patterns collections and build your own deck • No internet connection required • A fun experience suitable for all ages Finalist at International Mobile Game Awards 2020 ------------------------------------ PLEASE NOTE: The Unic is a completely free puzzle game, but you can also purchase some items within the game for real money. You can disable in app purchases on your device if you don't want to use this feature.

Screenshots

Spin Spell4 screens
The Unic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spin Spell at 100% against The Unic's 36%. Spin Spell also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). The Unic's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On 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

The Unic is free to download; Spin Spell costs $0.99 up front. The Unic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Spin Spell asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spin Spell holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Spin Spell's written reviews are positive against 36% of The Unic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spin Spell ships an update every 9 months, The Unic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Spin Spell versus The Unic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpin SpellThe Unic
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (14 ratings) — better4.3 (44 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better36.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1444 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#182 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVermont Digital Arts LLCLozange Lab

Customer experience

Spin Spell

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The Unic

All ratings44 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral36.4%
Negative27.3%

In-app purchases

None

Spin Spell

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

The Unic

One-time10
  • 6 hours of Zen Mode$0.49
  • Pack of 400 gems$0.99
  • 7 skippers$0.99
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  • Pack of 1000 gems$1.99
  • Unlock next slot$1.99
  • Crazy Flip unlimited FOREVER$1.99
  • Zen Mode unlimited FOREVER$2.99
  • Pack of 2500 gems$3.99
  • Pack of 5000 gems$5.99
  • Pack of 12000 gems$9.99

Questions

Is Spin Spell free?
Spin Spell costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Unic free?
The Unic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spin Spell or The Unic?
Spin Spell is rated higher. Spin Spell averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while The Unic averages 4.3 from 44 ratings.
Do Spin Spell or The Unic have ads?
The Unic shows ads; Spin Spell does not.
Which is updated more often, Spin Spell or The Unic?
Spin Spell ships an update every 9 months, and The Unic every 2 months. Most recently, Spin Spell was updated on November 6, 2026 and The Unic on November 2, 2026.

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