Comparison

SpiderNinja Lite vs Whip Swing

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SpiderNinja Lite

A physics-based puzzle action game where players guide a ninja using a grappling hook. Navigate challenging levels by swinging, pulling, and jumping, collecting cherry blossoms to reach the goal. Enjoy simple one-handed controls and a profound gameplay system.

Highlights
  • Grappling hook physics
  • One-handed controls
  • Puzzle action gameplay
  • Collect cherry blossoms
  • Physics engine
  • Master grappling hook techniques
Features
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Throw, hook, pull, jump… This is an exciting puzzle action game, featuring a Japanese ninja and his grappling hook. Make full use of the grappling hook like spider silk to make the ninja's way through, and lead him to the goal by collecting cherry blossoms on all stages. It can be easily controlled with one hand, and is enjoyable for anyone! Physics engine brings you this simple yet profound system. Just touch and let go of the screen. -how to play- * The ninja will spin and jump upwards when he is on the ground (or when touching an obstacle), with a tap on the screen. * The ninja will throw the grappling hook to the direction where he is facing, with a touch on the screen when the ninja is in the air. The hook will be fixed at the point when you let your finger off the screen. * The ninja will pull on the grappling line and will make a long jump with a long continuous touch on the screen, when the ninja is clinging to the grappling line. * The ninja will make a short jump with a short touch on the screen, when clinging to the grappling line. * The grappling hook will come off and the ninja will not jump, with a tap on the screen when clinging to the grappling line. -tips- * The grappling line is elastic. If you jump when the line is expanded all the way, the ninja is able to jump further than usual. * When the ninja is spinning in midair, the spin will stop when you throw the grappling hook. And with a slight tap on the screen right after the throw, the ninja will pull back and restore the grappling hook. Using this movement allows you to face in any direction you want in midair. Master the handling of the grappling hook, and you will be able to go through any difficult stage! Please try this game to become a grappling hook master! We'll be waiting for your challenge.

About

Whip Swing

Swing across a dangerous field of spikes using a bullwhip. Master one-touch controls to achieve maximum distance and unlock achievements. Perfect for quick breaks, but be warned, it's hard to put down.

Highlights
  • One-touch gameplay
  • Unlock achievements
  • Share best distances
  • Progressive difficulty
  • Avoid spikes and obstacles
Features
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Pick up your trusty bullwhip and travel as far as you can across a field of spikes by swinging over them. Once you’ve started, there’s no rest until the game is over. Your whip is all that keeps you safe from a world of spikes below. You have to use all your skills in order not to fall down, try to do your best! Game play is easy to learn but hard to master. If you hit a gap between the tangled branches you may fall into the spikes below. As you progress in the game, gaps become more frequent and larger, the spikes raise up and you'll need to avoid geysers and sharp rock pillars! Whip Swing is perfect for a 5 minute break but beware, it's hard to stop playing. FEATURES • Simple one-touch gameplay and quick replays. • Save your score and unlock achievements on Game Center. • Easily share a screenshot of your best distance. HOW TO PLAY Touch anywhere on screen to whip & swing, lift your finger to release the whip. WE VALUE YOUR FEEDBACK If you like our app, please take a minute to rate and review it. If you have any questions or need help, please reach us at http://www.pixelenvision.com/support/ or by sending an email to support@pixelenvision.com

Screenshots

SpiderNinja Lite4 screens
Whip Swing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SpiderNinja Lite at 5.0 against Whip Swing's 4.3. SpiderNinja Lite also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Whip Swing's advantage is ratings volume (65 vs 4). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Whip Swing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SpiderNinja Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SpiderNinja Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whip Swing has 65 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 76% and 75% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpiderNinja Lite ships an update every 3 months, Whip Swing every 12 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SpiderNinja Lite versus Whip Swing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpiderNinja LiteWhip Swing
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.3 (65 ratings)
Positive reviews75.8% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings465 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB83 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperiLeafPixel Envision Ltd.

Customer experience

SpiderNinja Lite

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive75.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative15.2%

Whip Swing

All ratings65 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral7.7%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

SpiderNinja Lite

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Whip Swing

One-time1
  • No Ads$0.99

Questions

Is SpiderNinja Lite free?
SpiderNinja Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Whip Swing free?
Whip Swing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SpiderNinja Lite or Whip Swing?
SpiderNinja Lite is rated higher. SpiderNinja Lite averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Whip Swing averages 4.3 from 65 ratings.
Do SpiderNinja Lite or Whip Swing have ads?
Whip Swing shows ads; SpiderNinja Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, SpiderNinja Lite or Whip Swing?
SpiderNinja Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Whip Swing every 12 months. Most recently, SpiderNinja Lite was updated on November 1, 2026 and Whip Swing on November 1, 2026.

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