# Velocispider vs Sparkle 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Velocispider at 92% against Sparkle 2's 0%. Velocispider also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (14 vs 2). Sparkle 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Velocispider costs $2.99 and Sparkle 2 $2.99 up front. Velocispider sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sparkle 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Velocispider holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Velocispider has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Velocispider's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sparkle 2's.

Velocispider ships an update every 3 months, Sparkle 2 daily. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Velocispider | Sparkle 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velocispider/id433011745/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkle-2-evo/id6741852402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **91.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 7 MB | 254 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Retro Dreamer](https://appshunter.io/developer/338887318) | [Forever Entertainment S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/443386079) |

## What reviewers say

### Velocispider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/velocispider/id433011745)

Pilot a unique spider-velociraptor hybrid in this retro arcade shooter. Defend your endangered eggs from an evil robot seafood corporation's aquatic army. Enjoy pixel art, chiptune music, and power-ups.

**Highlights:** Unique spider-velociraptor protagonist, Retro pixel art graphics, Chiptune soundtrack, Power-ups, Game Center leaderboards and achievements, Smooth tilt controls

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all available levels | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth, responsive controls
- 👍 Retro-style graphics and music
- 🎮 Addictive, challenging gameplay
- 💡 Unique egg-stealing mechanic
- 🕹️ Great with iCade controller

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Lack of difficulty settings
- 📺 Limited number of levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on level completion
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and game modes
- Touch control option
- Cloud save/sync progress


### Sparkle 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkle-2-evo/id6741852402)

Guide a tiny aquatic being through evolution, exploring, eating, and fighting to become a magnificent creature. Customize your Sparkle's development by choosing its diet and DNA.

**Highlights:** Control creature evolution, Explore diverse environments, Engage in combat, Customize creature DNA, Experience multiple evolution paths, Play through numerous levels

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Velocispider free?

Velocispider costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Sparkle 2 free?

Sparkle 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Velocispider or Sparkle 2?

Velocispider is rated higher. Velocispider averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Sparkle 2 averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Velocispider or Sparkle 2 have ads?

Neither Velocispider nor Sparkle 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Velocispider or Sparkle 2?

Velocispider ships an update every 3 months, and Sparkle 2 daily. Most recently, Velocispider was updated on November 13, 2026 and Sparkle 2 on October 30, 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.*