# Snake vs Tarantula vs Snake

The clearest difference is ads: Tarantula vs Snake at none against Snake's shown. Tarantula vs Snake also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.1) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Snake's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 56%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Tarantula vs Snake holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 121 and 74 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Snake's written reviews are positive against 56% of Tarantula vs Snake's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Snake ships an update every 2 months, Tarantula vs Snake every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snake | Tarantula vs Snake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake/id468638551/reviews) | **[4.3 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tarantula-vs-snake/id483584037/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **121** | 74 |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 56.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 56 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FujiCubeSoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/398465774) | [Leszek Szary](https://appshunter.io/developer/464282200) |

## What reviewers say

### Snake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake/id468638551)

A classic arcade game where players control a growing snake. The objective is to eat food blocks while avoiding collisions with walls and the snake's own body. Multiple game sizes and speeds are available for varied challenges.

**Highlights:** Eat food blocks, Avoid walls, Avoid own tail, Three sizes, Three speeds

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive classic game
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🕹️ Nostalgic retro feel
- 💯 Great for passing time
- 🤩 Exactly what you want from a snake game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow gameplay and controls
- 🔍 Small playing area
- 💢 Frustrating when hitting walls
- 📺 Bright white background hurts eyes
- 📢 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game sometimes freezes or crashes
- Revive feature doesn't work as expected
- Controls become unresponsive at higher scores

**Requested features**

- Add different speed/difficulty options
- Implement swipe controls
- Include a dark mode option
- Introduce new game modes and levels


### Tarantula vs Snake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tarantula-vs-snake/id483584037)

Control a spider to build webs and capture territory while avoiding a hungry snake. This arcade-style game offers endless challenging levels and a global leaderboard. Enjoy cooperative two-player mode on a single device.

**Highlights:** Control a spider, Build spider webs, Evade a hungry snake, Infinite challenging levels, Global leaderboard, Two-player co-op mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Snake free?

Snake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tarantula vs Snake free?

Tarantula vs Snake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Snake or Tarantula vs Snake?

Tarantula vs Snake is rated higher. Snake averages 4.1 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Tarantula vs Snake averages 4.3 from 74 ratings.

### Do Snake or Tarantula vs Snake have ads?

Snake shows ads; Tarantula vs Snake does not.

### Which is updated more often, Snake or Tarantula vs Snake?

Snake ships an update every 2 months, and Tarantula vs Snake every 3 months. Most recently, Snake was updated on September 28, 2026 and Tarantula vs Snake on October 2, 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.*