Comparison

SnowJinks vs シンチカ

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

Head to head
About

SnowJinks

Engage in an epic snowball fight adventure, defending your neighborhood from bullies. Navigate a winter wonderland, dodge enemy attacks, and collect power-ups to enhance your snowball arsenal. Upgrade your gear and prepare for holiday mischief.

Highlights
  • Neighborhood defense gameplay
  • Wintry wonderland environments
  • Dodge enemy bully attacks
  • Collect power-up Presents
  • Upgrade Hats, Snowballs, and Presents
  • Collect Coins for upgrades
Features
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SnowJinks takes snowball fights to an epic new level! This holiday season, join Jack and Jill as they defend their neighborhood against an icy onslaught - how many bullies can you clobber with snowballs before you have to head home? * Duck, roll and leap through a wintry wonderland filled with snowmen, backyard playgrounds, ice forts and holiday cheer! * Dodge attacks from the local bullies: the terrible Taunter, the explosive Shoveler, the chilling Freezer and the infuriatingly-accurate Pitcher! * Keep an eye out for Presents that can freeze your opponents, replace your snowball with a fireball, or even give you a quick healing fix! * Grab Coins to spend on an array of cool and crazy Hats, Snowballs and Present upgrades! Get ready to make some mischief with SnowJinks!

About

シンチカ

Features
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迷うのが当たり前の地下街を、"攻略対象"として歩く。 一人称レトロ3D(自作レイキャスティングエンジン ChikaCaster)で描かれた地下通路網を歩き、依頼をこなし、踏破率を埋め、最短ルートのタイムを削るダンジョン攻略ゲームです。 ■ 依頼30本 「あの出口まで」「この店を経由して」——地下街ならではのお使いを、方向感覚だけで解きます。 ■ フリーウォーク(踏破率) 歩いたところだけ霧が晴れます。真っ白な地図を自分の脚で塗りつぶす遊び。 ■ タイムアタック+ゴースト 自己ベストの走りがゴーストとして併走します。ルート選択がそのままタイム差になります。 ■ 図鑑と称号 見つけたもの、やり込んだ証。集めるものがあります。 全エリア・全依頼・全タイムアタックコースが最初から遊べます。 完全オフラインで動作します。広告表示・アプリ内課金はありません。位置情報は使用しません。 ※本作はフィクションです。マップは実在の地下街を題材にした様式化レイアウトであり、実際の構内図ではありません。道案内の用途には使用しないでください。

Screenshots

SnowJinks4 screens
シンチカ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: シンチカ at Free against SnowJinks's $0.99. シンチカ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). SnowJinks's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On ads 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

シンチカ is free to download; SnowJinks costs $0.99 up front. SnowJinks sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. シンチカ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SnowJinks ships an update every 6 months, シンチカ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SnowJinks versus シンチカ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnowJinksシンチカ
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (45 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings45 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB21 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperUppercut Games Pty Limitedsyoutarou ookura

Bugs and requests

SnowJinks

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Game crashes on startup or loading screen
  • Incompatible with iOS 7+ and newer versions
  • Stuck on loading screen indefinitely
  • Game freezes during gameplay
  • Crashes when accessing menu
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  • Performance issues on iPad 2 and older devices
  • Game exits to home screen unexpectedly
  • Slow loading times affecting user experience
  • Compatibility issues with iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, and older models

Requested features

10 requests
  • Update for latest iOS versions (iOS 17+)
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More character customization options
  • Additional levels and content variety
  • Sequel or Snow Jinks 2
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  • Better graphics and smoother gameplay for newer devices
  • More accessories and cosmetics
  • Sound/music toggle options
  • Character creation system
  • Bonus rounds to reduce repetitiveness

シンチカ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

SnowJinks

One-time5
  • 3000$0.99
  • Double Coins$0.99
  • 9000$1.99
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  • 30000$4.99
  • 100000$9.99
None

シンチカ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SnowJinks free?
SnowJinks costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is シンチカ free?
シンチカ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SnowJinks or シンチカ have ads?
Neither SnowJinks nor シンチカ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SnowJinks or シンチカ?
SnowJinks ships an update every 6 months, and シンチカ every 3 weeks. Most recently, SnowJinks was updated on October 16, 2026 and シンチカ on September 29, 2026.

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