# King Oddball vs Sisyphos

The clearest difference is price: Sisyphos at Free against King Oddball's $2.99. Sisyphos also leads on ratings volume (389 vs 46). King Oddball's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Sisyphos is free to download; King Oddball costs $2.99 up front. Sisyphos sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. King Oddball asks for nothing beyond the download.

King Oddball holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sisyphos has 389 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of King Oddball's written reviews are positive against 82% of Sisyphos's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | King Oddball | Sisyphos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-oddball/id553174450/reviews)** | [4.1 (389 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sisyphos/id700513505/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **389** |
| Positive reviews | **97.2% of reviews** | 81.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 74 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +9 | 4+ |
| Developer | [10tons Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295046390) | [Florian Grolig](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479215826) |

## What reviewers say

### King Oddball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-oddball/id553174450)

Hurl boulders with a single tap to destroy structures, crash helicopters, and defeat humans. Master physics-based puzzles across over 120 levels to end the world.

**Highlights:** Single tap gameplay, Physics-based action, Over 120 levels, Eccentric art style, Original music, Game Controller support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Family-friendly game
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay
- 🕹️ Easy to learn
- 🕰️ Great time killer
- 🎨 Quirky art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Expensive for some

**Reported bugs**

- Sound not working consistently
- Crashes when talking to the king

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Ability to revisit completed levels


### Sisyphos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sisyphos/id700513505)

Experience the Sisyphean task of pushing a rock uphill. This game offers a unique, philosophical challenge that explores themes of futility and perseverance. It's a minimalist yet profound gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Push a rock uphill, Philosophical gameplay, Minimalist design, Humility and ego destruction themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A MODEST OFFERING | $0.99 | one-time |
| A GENEROUS OFFERING | $1.99 | one-time |
| A GENEROUS OFFERING | $2.99 | one-time |
| THE GODS ARE DELIGHTED | $4.99 | one-time |
| THE GODS ARE DELIGHTED | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Captures the essence of the Sisyphus myth
- 🤔 Thought-provoking and meditative gameplay
- 🕰️ Satisfying to pass time
- 🧠 Helps with mental health and coping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🥱 Repetitive and monotonous
- 😩 Extremely frustrating and demoralizing
- 🤯 Rage-inducing at times
- 🤷‍♀️ Unclear purpose or objective

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes
- Unresponsive controls
- Audio issues

**Requested features**

- Endless hill mode
- Character customization options
- Varied landscapes or biomes
- Progression system or achievements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is King Oddball free?

King Oddball costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sisyphos free?

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

### Which has better reviews, King Oddball or Sisyphos?

King Oddball is rated higher. King Oddball averages 4.7 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Sisyphos averages 4.1 from 389 ratings.

### Do King Oddball or Sisyphos have ads?

Neither King Oddball nor Sisyphos shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, King Oddball or Sisyphos?

King Oddball ships an update every 2 months, and Sisyphos every 2 months. Most recently, King Oddball was updated on October 26, 2026 and Sisyphos on October 22, 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.*