# Snail Bob vs Snail Bob 2

The clearest difference is price: Snail Bob 2 at Free against Snail Bob's $2.99. Snail Bob 2 also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 2.5K). Snail Bob's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (98% vs 72%). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Snail Bob 2 is free to download; Snail Bob costs $2.99 up front. Snail Bob sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Snail Bob 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Snail Bob against 4.6 for Snail Bob 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snail Bob 2 has 13K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Snail Bob's written reviews are positive against 72% of Snail Bob 2's.

Snail Bob ships an update every 6 weeks, Snail Bob 2 every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snail Bob | Snail Bob 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snail-bob/id534160364/reviews)** | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snail-bob-2-platform-games-2d/id1085698206/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **97.8% of reviews** | 72.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 201 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Andrei Kovalishin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085698205) | [HC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/482544510) |

## What reviewers say

### Snail Bob

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snail-bob/id534160364)

Guide a snail through 80 challenging levels filled with puzzles and obstacles. Collect hidden stars to unlock bonus content and test your pop culture knowledge with unlockable art.

**Highlights:** 80 mind-bending puzzle levels, Collect hidden stars, Unlock bonus content, Variety of locations and themes, Pop culture reference puzzles

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Key to the Chapters | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Great for all ages
- 👍 Engaging puzzles
- 👍 Cute and charming characters
- 👍 Nostalgic for many users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔍 Limited number of levels
- 🔍 Difficulty progressing to unlock new levels
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay after completing all levels

**Reported bugs**

- Levels resetting after device restarts
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds to explore
- Ability to unlock new levels without having to complete previous ones
- Expanded gameplay mechanics and challenges
- New characters or themes


### Snail Bob 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snail-bob-2-platform-games-2d/id1085698206)

Guide a snail through challenging levels by activating various mechanisms. This physics puzzle game offers a fun and brain-teasing experience for all ages, featuring numerous levels and customization options.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzle gameplay, 120 levels across 4 worlds, Customize Bob with outfits, Find hidden stars and jigsaw pieces, Suitable for all ages and families

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bario Outfit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Batsnail Outfit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Droid Outfit | $0.99 | one-time |
| House Outfit | $0.99 | one-time |
| King Outfit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pixel Outfit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snowman Outfit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Chapters | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Outfits | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🐌 Cute and creative main character
- 🧩 Enjoyable puzzle-solving challenges
- 🎨 Variety of levels and stories
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for kids and families

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty finding hidden stars/puzzle pieces
- 🕰️ Levels can be too challenging at times
- 💸 Excessive ads, even in paid version
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🚫 Incompatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on level 15 of Fantasy story
- Spinner feature not working as intended
- Purchased premium features not unlocking
- Progress not saving after device reset

**Requested features**

- More levels and chapters
- Ability to save/restore progress
- Option to disable ads in paid version
- Difficulty settings or level selection
- Multiplayer or co-op mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Snail Bob free?

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

### Is Snail Bob 2 free?

Snail Bob 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Snail Bob or Snail Bob 2?

Snail Bob is rated higher. Snail Bob averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Snail Bob 2 averages 4.6 from 13K ratings.

### Do Snail Bob or Snail Bob 2 have ads?

Snail Bob 2 shows ads; Snail Bob does not.

### Which is updated more often, Snail Bob or Snail Bob 2?

Snail Bob ships an update every 6 weeks, and Snail Bob 2 every 7 months. Most recently, Snail Bob was updated on November 6, 2026 and Snail Bob 2 on November 6, 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.*