# Death Worm™ vs Squirrelz Nutz

The clearest difference is ads: Squirrelz Nutz at none against Death Worm™'s shown. Squirrelz Nutz also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Death Worm™'s advantage is ratings volume (58K vs 4) and chart position (#184 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Death Worm™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Squirrelz Nutz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Squirrelz Nutz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Death Worm™ has 58K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Death Worm™'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Squirrelz Nutz's.

Death Worm™ ships an update monthly, Squirrelz Nutz every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Death Worm™ | Squirrelz Nutz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-worm/id408657000/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squirrelz-nutz/id6791771098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **58K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 82.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | — |
| Size | 96 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Playcreek Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896687440) | [West Code Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/309543861) |

## What reviewers say

### Death Worm™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/death-worm/id408657000)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Control a massive underground monster to devour everything in its path. Explore diverse environments, battle over 40 enemy types, and destroy vehicles and aircraft. Enjoy multiple game modes and evolving worm visuals for endless destructive fun.

**Highlights:** Underground monster control, 4 feeding locations, 60 campaign levels, 3 bonus mini-games, 3 survival modes, Evolving worm visuals, Destroy vehicles and aircraft

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 1 - Tier 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 2 - Tier 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 53 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 110 diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 250 diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 1 - Tier 7 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Unique worm designs
- 👍 Satisfying destruction
- 👍 Good progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
- 💰 Progression can feel grindy without purchases
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and ads

**Reported bugs**

- Revive feature not working as expected
- Levels sometimes feel unbalanced or too difficult
- Occasional UI issues or freezes

**Requested features**

- Add more worm types and abilities
- Implement an endless/survival mode
- Allow more customization of worms
- Improve the tutorial and onboarding experience
- Reduce energy requirements or add an unlimited mode


### Squirrelz Nutz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squirrelz-nutz/id6791771098)

Navigate a squirrel through diverse worlds, collecting acorns and dodging obstacles in this fast-paced endless runner. Upgrade your abilities and unlock new looks for your character. Designed for quick, one-handed play.

**Highlights:** Endless runner gameplay, Seven distinct worlds, Acorn collection and upgrades, Unlockable squirrel skins, Escalating difficulty, One-thumb controls

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Character Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Death Worm™ free?

Death Worm™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Squirrelz Nutz free?

Squirrelz Nutz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Death Worm™ or Squirrelz Nutz?

Squirrelz Nutz is rated higher. Death Worm™ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 58K ratings, while Squirrelz Nutz averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Death Worm™ or Squirrelz Nutz have ads?

Death Worm™ shows ads; Squirrelz Nutz does not.

### Which is updated more often, Death Worm™ or Squirrelz Nutz?

Death Worm™ ships an update monthly, and Squirrelz Nutz every 2 weeks. Most recently, Death Worm™ was updated on November 12, 2026 and Squirrelz Nutz on October 31, 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.*