# Spiral Episode 1 vs Same Room Same Day

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spiral Episode 1 at none against Same Room Same Day's 2. Spiral Episode 1 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (80% vs 67%). Same Room Same Day's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Same Room Same Day sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Spiral Episode 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Spiral Episode 1 against 4.7 for Same Room Same Day. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 103 and 38 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Spiral Episode 1's written reviews are positive against 67% of Same Room Same Day's.

Spiral Episode 1 ships an update every 2 months, Same Room Same Day weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spiral Episode 1 | Same Room Same Day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spiral-episode-1/id600968752/reviews) | **[4.7 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/same-room-same-day-pocket/id6742232597/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **103** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 392 MB | 560 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pixel Hero Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/518278404) | [Eduard Malkhasyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689937136) |

## What reviewers say

### Spiral Episode 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spiral-episode-1/id600968752)

Experience a console-quality action-adventure game on iOS with stunning 3D graphics, exploration, and real-time combat. Navigate a compelling story, unlock abilities, and master a unique one-touch gesture system.

**Highlights:** Console-quality 3D graphics, Exploration and real-time combat, Unique one-touch gesture system, 5+ hour story mode, Arena modes with unlockable abilities, Game Center integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent combat system and gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Stunning graphics and visual design
- 🎵 Great soundtrack and audio production
- 📖 Engaging story and narrative
- 🎬 High production values and polish

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on older devices
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- ⏱️ Long loading screens
- 🎮 Controls take time to learn
- 📱 Compatibility issues with some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on intro/loading screen
- Save file deletion after crashes
- Elevator level crash (Chapter 6)
- iCloud data sync crashes
- Game freezes at warehouse stealth level

**Requested features**

- Episode 2 release (most requested)
- Russian language support
- Japanese language support
- Spanish language support
- Turkish language support


### Same Room Same Day

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/same-room-same-day-pocket/id6742232597)

Experience a psychological horror FPS where you enter a character's mind. Engage in combat, solve puzzles, and help her find peace. Designed for high-end mobile devices with full controller support.

**Highlights:** Psychological horror FPS gameplay, Intense combat mechanics, Puzzle-solving to unlock secrets, Quest-based progression, High-end graphics, Full controller support

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spiral Episode 1 free?

Spiral Episode 1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Same Room Same Day free?

Same Room Same Day is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spiral Episode 1 or Same Room Same Day?

Same Room Same Day is rated higher. Spiral Episode 1 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Same Room Same Day averages 4.7 from 38 ratings.

### Do Spiral Episode 1 or Same Room Same Day have ads?

Same Room Same Day shows ads; Spiral Episode 1 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spiral Episode 1 or Same Room Same Day?

Spiral Episode 1 ships an update every 2 months, and Same Room Same Day weekly. Most recently, Spiral Episode 1 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Same Room Same Day on October 30, 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.*