# Spin Spell vs Amazing Escape

The clearest difference is price: Amazing Escape at Free against Spin Spell's $0.99. Amazing Escape also leads on ratings volume (5.1K vs 14). Spin Spell's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Amazing Escape is free to download; Spin Spell costs $0.99 up front. Amazing Escape sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Spin Spell asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Spin Spell against 4.7 for Amazing Escape. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazing Escape has 5.1K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Spin Spell's written reviews are positive against 79% of Amazing Escape's.

Spin Spell ships an update every 9 months, Amazing Escape every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spin Spell | Amazing Escape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-spell/id402258097/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazing-escape-mouse-maze/id640113195/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **5.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 78.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | — |
| Size | 123 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vermont Digital Arts LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/402258100) | [Tomato Factory](https://appshunter.io/developer/329732335) |

## What reviewers say

### Spin Spell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-spell/id402258097)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Amazing Escape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazing-escape-mouse-maze/id640113195)

Guide a mouse through challenging mazes, collecting cheese and avoiding cats. Utilize power-ups and interactive elements to solve puzzles and unlock new characters. Enjoy fast-paced, fun gameplay suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Cat-and-mouse maze action, Interactive puzzle elements, Power-ups for advantage, Multiple themed levels, Simple swipe controls, Unlockable characters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bag of Cheese | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cheese Doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| Box of Cheese | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Cheese | $4.99 | one-time |
| Loads of Cheese | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🐭 Reminds users of classic Spy Mouse game
- 💡 Ability to kill cats

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Gamebreaking glitches
- 🐢 Slow and unresponsive mouse controls
- 💰 Forced 5-star rating to unlock characters

**Reported bugs**

- Cats become invisible and stationary after catching the player
- Inability to interact with buttons and objects after being caught
- Inconsistent mouse movement and controls

**Requested features**

- Improve cat AI and movement patterns
- Bring back the original Spy Mouse game
- Add more levels and content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spin Spell free?

Spin Spell costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Amazing Escape free?

Amazing Escape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spin Spell or Amazing Escape?

Amazing Escape is rated higher. Spin Spell averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Amazing Escape averages 4.7 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do Spin Spell or Amazing Escape have ads?

Amazing Escape shows ads; Spin Spell does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spin Spell or Amazing Escape?

Spin Spell ships an update every 9 months, and Amazing Escape every 7 months. Most recently, Spin Spell was updated on November 10, 2026 and Amazing Escape on November 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*