# 9 vs Spinner Evolution

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spinner Evolution at 83% against 9's 0%. Spinner Evolution also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (133 vs 6). 9's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (4.3 vs 11.0). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spinner Evolution sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 9 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spinner Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spinner Evolution has 133 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of 9's written reviews are positive against 83% of Spinner Evolution's.

## The numbers

| Metric | 9 | Spinner Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9-min-chess/id474090986/reviews) | **[4.5 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spinner-evolution-merge-game/id1233312899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **133** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **83.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 11.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Maryanovsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/452688425) | [PIXELCUBE STUDIOS INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/325955447) |

## What reviewers say

### 9

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9-min-chess/id474090986)

Engage in fast-paced chess matches against opponents worldwide. Each game is designed to conclude within nine minutes, offering a quick and competitive experience for players of all levels.

**Highlights:** 9-minute game limit, Online multiplayer, Random opponent matching, Quick play experience, Accessible for all levels

**In-app purchases:** none


### Spinner Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spinner-evolution-merge-game/id1233312899)

Collect, merge, and evolve a vast collection of unique Fidget Spinners. Start with a basic spinner and work your way up to discover over 100 different types. Participate in events and use boosts to enhance your collection progress.

**Highlights:** Fuse Fidget Spinners to discover new ones, Collect over 100 unique Spinners, Use boosts to increase earnings, Participate in in-game events, Evolve basic spinners to advanced types

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Club Member | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Money Doubler | $0.99 | one-time |
| Open Piggy Bank | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offline Production | $4.99 | one-time |
| Truckload of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cargo Ship of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and unique concept
- 👍 Frequent updates
- 🚀 Offline play
- 👍 Engaging progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Monetization issues
- 🔋 Performance and stability problems
- 🔒 Loss of progress
- 👎 Repetitive content

**Reported bugs**

- Spinner delivery issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Prestige mode problems
- Offline progress loss
- Upgrade and purchase bugs

**Requested features**

- More spinner designs and customization options
- Multiplayer or leaderboard features
- Improved tutorial and onboarding
- Additional game modes or minigames
- Better event and prestige mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 9 free?

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

### Is Spinner Evolution free?

Spinner Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 9 or Spinner Evolution?

Spinner Evolution is rated higher. 9 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Spinner Evolution averages 4.5 from 133 ratings.

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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.*