# EMC vs Octagon 1

The clearest difference is rating: EMC at 5.0 against Octagon 1's 4.2. EMC also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Octagon 1's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 35 months) and ratings volume (510 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

EMC costs $0.99 and Octagon 1 $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

EMC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Octagon 1 has 510 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of EMC's written reviews are positive against 59% of Octagon 1's.

EMC ships an update every 35 months, Octagon 1 monthly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | EMC | Octagon 1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emc/id408430484/reviews)** | [4.2 (510 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octagon-1-maximal-challenge/id691102150/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **510** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 58.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 65 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Etter Studio GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/408430487) | [Lukas Korba](https://appshunter.io/developer/374458841) |

## What reviewers say

### EMC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emc/id408430484)

An experimental game inspired by nuclear physics where players must avoid nuclear fusion and split electrons. It offers unlimited levels with increasing difficulty and a tutorial to guide players through its addictive gameplay.

**Highlights:** Unlimited Levels, Nuclear Physics Theme, Electron Splitting Gameplay, Tutorial Mode, High Score Tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Octagon 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octagon-1-maximal-challenge/id691102150)

Navigate a challenging, fast-paced arcade game set within a dynamic 8-sided tunnel. Survive by reacting quickly to moving floors, dodging obstacles, and utilizing gravity shifts. Features include multiple game modes and procedurally generated levels.

**Highlights:** Classic, Endless, and Daily modes, Randomly generated levels, Dynamic procedural graphics, Original energizing soundtrack, Universal App with iCloud syncing, Pure challenge, no in-app purchases

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Vibrant and visually appealing graphics
- 🎵 Excellent soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy controls and unresponsive inputs
- 🤯 Extremely difficult and frustrating at times
- 🔋 Causes eye strain and dizziness

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes frequently
- Levels sometimes do not load properly
- Progress not saved between sessions

**Requested features**

- Ability to start from previous levels
- Option to disable background music
- Support for Bluetooth controllers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EMC free?

EMC costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Octagon 1 free?

Octagon 1 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, EMC or Octagon 1?

EMC is rated higher. EMC averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Octagon 1 averages 4.2 from 510 ratings.

### Do EMC or Octagon 1 have ads?

Neither EMC nor Octagon 1 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EMC or Octagon 1?

EMC ships an update every 35 months, and Octagon 1 monthly. Most recently, EMC was updated on October 23, 2026 and Octagon 1 on October 23, 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.*