Comparison

Spin Spell vs Ouros

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
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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

Ouros

A relaxing puzzle game where you manipulate curves to match targets in a serene environment. Discover the mathematical beauty of shapes with over 120 handcrafted levels. Enjoy a fluid, stress-free experience with intuitive controls and dynamic visuals.

Highlights
  • Original spline-based control scheme
  • Lush visuals and dynamic soundscapes
  • Flexible level progression and hint system
  • Intuitive multi-touch controls
  • Fluid gameplay without timers or scores
Features
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Ouros is a calming puzzle game about forming beautiful curves in a serene space. Find your flow as you nudge, bend, and stretch curves into pleasing shapes. The goal is simple. Align the curve with the targets, then watch the orb gracefully glide through them. With over 120 handcrafted puzzles to solve, Ouros invites you to discover the inherent mathematical beauty of its world. Features: - An original spline-based control scheme - Lush visuals and soothing soundscapes that dynamically respond to the forms you create - A flexible level progression and hint system that let you play at your own pace - Intuitive multi-touch controls made with touchscreens in mind - A fluid gameplay experience free of timers, scores, or dexterity requirements

Screenshots

Spin Spell4 screens
Ouros4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ouros at 4.9 against Spin Spell's 4.6. Ouros also leads on ratings volume (82 vs 14) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Spin Spell's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 90%) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Spin Spell costs $0.99 and Ouros $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ouros holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ouros has 82 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Spin Spell's written reviews are positive against 90% of Ouros's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spin Spell ships an update every 9 months, Ouros every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Spin Spell versus Ouros: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpin SpellOuros
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (14 ratings)4.9 (82 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better90.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1482 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#182#152 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVermont Digital Arts LLCMichael Kamm

Customer experience

Spin Spell

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

Ouros

All ratings82 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative4.0%

Bugs and requests

Spin Spell

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ouros

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sound/SFX not working on iPhone
  • Numbers are sideways in portrait mode
  • Issue getting into corners with no running room on iPad

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add more levels
  • Add Watch support
  • Allow playing own music in the background
  • Option to change orientation to portrait mode
  • iCloud sync for progress across devices
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  • Ability to turn off movement while working on puzzles
  • Make help icon placement more accessible on iPad

In-app purchases

None

Spin Spell

No in-app purchases

None

Ouros

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spin Spell free?
Spin Spell costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ouros free?
Ouros costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spin Spell or Ouros?
Ouros is rated higher. Spin Spell averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Ouros averages 4.9 from 82 ratings.
Do Spin Spell or Ouros have ads?
Neither Spin Spell nor Ouros shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spin Spell or Ouros?
Spin Spell ships an update every 9 months, and Ouros every 5 months. Most recently, Spin Spell was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ouros on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Spin Spell or Ouros?
Spin Spell currently peaks at #182 in the App Store charts, and Ouros at #152. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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