# Tarantula vs Snake vs Idle Snake World

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tarantula vs Snake at none against Idle Snake World's 1. Tarantula vs Snake also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Idle Snake World's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Snake World sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tarantula vs Snake asks for nothing beyond the download.

Idle Snake World holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Snake World has 1.3K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Tarantula vs Snake's written reviews are positive against 61% of Idle Snake World's.

Tarantula vs Snake ships an update every 3 months, Idle Snake World monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tarantula vs Snake | Idle Snake World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tarantula-vs-snake/id483584037/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-snake-world-evolution/id1570952339/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 74 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | **60.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Leszek Szary](https://appshunter.io/developer/464282200) | [Nikita Subachev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447777375) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Idle Snake World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-snake-world-evolution/id1570952339)

Control a hungry worm in a 3D city, eating everything in your path to grow into a giant monster. Upgrade your snake's abilities, unlock new locations, and battle for survival. Enjoy classic arcade-style gameplay with a modern twist.

**Highlights:** Eat to grow a mega monster, Unlock new locations, Upgrade your snake, Simple game controls, Retro arcade gameplay, Monster evolution

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 💎 Hidden gem

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🔁 Monotonous tapping
- 🔍 Limited field of vision
- 💤 Boring at times

**Reported bugs**

- Blue screen glitch
- Snake getting stuck or moving erratically
- Inability to unlock certain features
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- New game modes or worlds
- More snake skins and abilities
- Quality of life improvements (auto-level, upgrade options)
- End-game content and progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tarantula vs Snake free?

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

### Is Idle Snake World free?

Idle Snake World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Idle Snake World is rated higher. Tarantula vs Snake averages 4.3 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Idle Snake World averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.

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

Idle Snake World shows ads; Tarantula vs Snake does not.

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

Tarantula vs Snake ships an update every 3 months, and Idle Snake World monthly. Most recently, Tarantula vs Snake was updated on November 3, 2026 and Idle Snake World on November 3, 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.*