Comparison

Kosmo Spin vs Gargoyle Ruins

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

Head to head
About

Kosmo Spin

Embark on a cosmic quest to defend breakfast from an alien invader. Spin the universe to deflect incoming projectiles and save your planet's treats. Enjoy simple controls and two engaging game modes.

Highlights
  • Circular arcade gameplay
  • Simple, intuitive controls
  • Endless high score mode
  • Epic quest mode
  • Online leaderboards
  • Achievements
Features
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Throughout the cosmos a distress call is heard... ”HELP US! FOR SOME REASON A FLYING SAUCER IS TRYING TO STEAL OUR BREAKFAST.” Set out on a not so epic quest to save extra terrestrial muffins, space cups of coffee and alien toasts from the evil invader. Spin the universe at the tip of your fingers to defend your planet from eightballs and watermelons by deflecting them right back in to eternity! - A one of a kind circular arcade game! Controls so simple your dog could play it!* - Two different game modes: Beat your own highscore in the endless mode or accept epic quests by weird people you don't know in the quest mode! - Online leaderboards & achievements on Game Center! *Dog must have developed fingers to play Kosmo Spin.

About

Gargoyle Ruins

Embark on a retro adventure inspired by classic tabletop arcade games. Solve a kingdom's mystery, rescue kidnapped girls, and defeat evil forces through challenging gameplay and engaging story.

Highlights
  • Retro VFD tabletop arcade style
  • Story Mode with mystery and upgrades
  • Arcade Mode with global leaderboards
  • Over 50 upgradeable items
  • 40 challenging achievements
  • Multiple death scenarios
Features
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Step into the boots of a true hero in Gargoyle Ruins, the prequel to Game Stew's first title and TouchArcade's Arcade 2012 Game Of The Year--Tower of Fortune! With your companion by your side it is your hero's duty to save a wealthy kingdom where girls are kidnapped by gargoyles once a year. Solve the mystery and defeat the evil forces in this retro VFD tabletop arcade game inspired by the early Game & Watch games! Features - Retro-style visuals with funny animation and detailed 8-bit art - 7 fun and challenging games to enjoy including Princess Rescue, Dead Man’s Gold, Queen’s Chamber, and more - Play Story Mode to unveil the mystery behind the troubled kingdom as you equip the hero and upgrade the game with over 50 pieces of content to take on the next rewarding challenge - Arcade mode lets you challenge other player's high scores and see your ranking in the world - From getting stabbed, drowned, or burned, prepare to die in more than 13 unique ways during your journey - 40 challenging achievements to conquer if you have what it takes to be a hero ----------------------------------------------------------- Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TowerofFortune Gameplay Movie http://youtu.be/8cv-TIUTgyc

Screenshots

Kosmo Spin4 screens
Gargoyle Ruins4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kosmo Spin at 4.8 against Gargoyle Ruins's 3.3. Kosmo Spin also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (79% vs 52%). Gargoyle Ruins's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Kosmo Spin costs $2.99 and Gargoyle Ruins $1.99 up front. Gargoyle Ruins sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Kosmo Spin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kosmo Spin holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Kosmo Spin's written reviews are positive against 52% of Gargoyle Ruins's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kosmo Spin ships an update every 4 months, Gargoyle Ruins every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Kosmo Spin versus Gargoyle Ruins: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKosmo SpinGargoyle Ruins
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.8 (12 ratings) — better3.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews79.1% of reviews — better51.5% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimogo ABGUAN LING WU

Customer experience

Kosmo Spin

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews325 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral7.4%
Negative13.5%

Gargoyle Ruins

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive51.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative30.3%

Bugs and requests

Kosmo Spin

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Game lags when alien shoots balls
  • Freezing on iPhone 3GS
  • Sprite/font darkening on iPad 2
  • Performance issues on older iOS versions
  • Earthquake mechanic causes helplessness when multiple balls launch
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  • Occasional stuttering during gameplay
  • Display compatibility issues across devices

Requested features

10 requests
  • Update for iPhone 6 and newer screen sizes
  • Landscape mode controls option
  • Difficulty adjustment/ramping options
  • More quests and game modes
  • Additional characters with special abilities
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  • Bonus content like costumes or alien spaceships
  • GameCenter achievements
  • Smoother animations and visual effects
  • Alternative control schemes
  • Story/campaign mode

Gargoyle Ruins

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Kosmo Spin

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Gargoyle Ruins

One-time8
  • 1000G$0.99
  • 2500G$1.99
  • 7500G$4.99
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  • 25000G$9.99
  • 42000G$14.99
  • 62000G$19.99
  • 85000G$24.99
  • 150000G$29.99

Questions

Is Kosmo Spin free?
Kosmo Spin costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gargoyle Ruins free?
Gargoyle Ruins costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kosmo Spin or Gargoyle Ruins?
Kosmo Spin is rated higher. Kosmo Spin averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Gargoyle Ruins averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Kosmo Spin or Gargoyle Ruins have ads?
Neither Kosmo Spin nor Gargoyle Ruins shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kosmo Spin or Gargoyle Ruins?
Kosmo Spin ships an update every 4 months, and Gargoyle Ruins every 8 months. Most recently, Kosmo Spin was updated on September 25, 2026 and Gargoyle Ruins on September 16, 2026.

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