Comparison

Clay Jam vs SnakeArcade

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

Head to head
About

Clay Jam

Guide a rolling character down clay-made hills, squashing monsters to grow and defeat fearsome beasts. Collect clay to free monsters and save the land. Features unique controls and hand-made visuals.

Highlights
  • Real clay visuals
  • Unique path-gouging controls
  • Hand-made monsters
  • Five unique hills
  • Boss battles
  • Family-friendly gameplay
Features
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Clay Jam is back! The classic fun-packed action game, with over 10 million downloads, is ready to roll again! Save the land of Clay Jam from the fearsome Bully Beasts. Guide Fat Pebble as he rolls down five weird and wonderful hills in a world made entirely from clay! Squash monsters on the way, and he'll grow and grow and GROW! Get all the way to the bottom of the hill and meet the nasty Bully Beasts. Can you collect enough clay to free the monsters and save Clay Jam?! Features: ● EVERYTHING in the game is made from real clay! ● Squash, roll and bounce your way through a very peculiar world ● A unique control system - gouge paths in the clay to steer ● Loads of hand-made monsters to discover ● 5 amazingly strange hills to rebuild ● 5 fearsome Bully Beasts to defeat ● Brilliantly original music ● Fantastically funny sound effects ● A game of hope & kindness for the whole family! PLEASE NOTE: This version is free and has ads in it. You can switch off ads forever in the game by purchasing a 1-time in-app purchase. *************** Editor's Choice in over 100 countries #1 Kids game in 46 countries #1 Action game in 10 countries Nominated for a BAFTA! Nominated for the Pocket Gamer awards! Over 10 million downloads! *************** USA Today “Clay Jam is a blast to play for kids and kids at heart, so be sure to roll over to the App Store to download the game.” Pocket Gamer "Full of character and colour, Clay Jam is easy to pick up and very hard to put down. It's also one of the most refreshing freemium games around, rewarding you for continual play rather than punishing you for not spending money." Modojo "An incredible artistic and technical achievement with very satisfying gameplay and progression." Kotaku "... every lovingly-molded inch of Clay Jam is an uncanny delight." Gametrailers - App of the Day "Clay Jam is a very rare treat on the App Store. It's refreshingly different from the rest of the pack, plays like a dream, and is balanced so perfectly that both kids and adults alike will get a suitable level of challenge from the game. Download this immediately." Gamezebo "... Clay Jam is an extremely satisfying experience shaped from mounds of sheer joy."

About

SnakeArcade

Features
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Snake Arcade brings the timeless snake game to your iPhone and iPad with modern features and endless fun! Features: • Multiple Game Modes: Wrap-around or walls—choose your challenge. • Variable Speeds: Slow, Normal, Fast, Faster—test your reflexes! • High Scores per Speed: Compete to beat your best time on every difficulty. • Interactive Controls: On-screen arrows, swipe gestures, or keyboard support for iPad. • GO Button Start: Customize speed and mode before each game. • Pause & Restart: Take breaks or start fresh anytime. • Dynamic Game Board: Fun, colorful graphics with smooth gameplay. • About & Support: Info icon with app details, support email, and website link. • Sounds options. • Skill Games, see if you can complete them all. Whether you’re a casual player or a snake master, Snake Arcade keeps your reflexes sharp and your high scores climbing!

Screenshots

Clay Jam4 screens
SnakeArcade3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SnakeArcade at none against Clay Jam's 1. SnakeArcade also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Clay Jam's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price 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. Clay Jam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SnakeArcade asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clay Jam ships an update every 2 months, SnakeArcade every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Clay Jam versus SnakeArcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClay JamSnakeArcade
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews93.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYumYumYukYukSTUART KEITH EATWELL

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Clay Jam

One-time1
  • Remove ads$2.99
None

SnakeArcade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clay Jam free?
Clay Jam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SnakeArcade free?
SnakeArcade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Clay Jam or SnakeArcade have ads?
Clay Jam shows ads; SnakeArcade does not.
Which is updated more often, Clay Jam or SnakeArcade?
Clay Jam ships an update every 2 months, and SnakeArcade every 6 days. Most recently, Clay Jam was updated on October 13, 2026 and SnakeArcade on October 2, 2026.

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