Comparison

Manuganu vs SpongeBob

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

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About

Manuganu

Experience pure action in this 3D side-scroller running game. Control a boy through 30 unique levels, featuring platforming challenges, rope climbing, and a unique "Halt feature" to avoid obstacles. Collect coins and medallions across diverse environments.

Highlights
  • Platforming Actions
  • 30 Unique Levels
  • Halt Feature
  • Rope Climbing Mode
  • Alternate Paths
  • 3D Graphics
Features
Currently charting
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PURE ACTION Run, jump and slide from ropes, dodge rocks! Not enough? There is much more in Manuganu. Avoid swinging hammers and jump over moving ice blocks. Don’t get burned and jump between walls to collect coins and medallions. Break stone blocks and activate platforms before you fall into fog and much more... A RUNNING ADVENTURE Manuganu is a 3D side-scroller running game, in which you control the boy “Manuganu”. Unlike other usual running games, Manuganu brings on the “Halt feature” to avoid swinging rocks, hammers, flames and other enemies with the right timing. Another important feature of Manuganu is the ability to switch from “running” mode to “rope climbing” mode when needed. But be careful! This mode has its own challenges. GAME FEATURES •Platforming Actions: Double Jumping, Wall Sliding, Hovering, Wall Jumping, Rolling, Breaking Stone Blocks •Run through 30 different levels, each with it’s own unique design according to the level theme. •Two button controls and specific swipe controls. •Run into alternate paths to get 3 Star in all Levels. •Three different environments with full 3D graphics. •Original Soundtrack by Tolga YURDABAK •Turkish-English Language Support

About

SpongeBob

Embark on a cosmic adventure as SpongeBob, using wish-granting tears to navigate bizarre Wishworlds. Master platforming skills, collect unique costumes, and explore diverse realms filled with familiar characters and original music.

Highlights
  • Platforming skills
  • 30+ F.U.N.tastic costumes
  • 7 distinct Wishworlds
  • Buddy movie banter
  • Original voice actors
  • New soundtrack
Features
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Wish-granting Mermaid’s Tears in the hands of SpongeBob and Patrick… What could possibly go wrong? Sure, the very fabric holding the very universe very together could come very undone, opening up portals into Wishworlds full of knights, cowboys, pirates, and prehistoric snails. But that’s nothing everyone’s favorite sponge can’t handle - with the right cosmic costume! Everybody do the Cosmic Shake! * Unlock classic and new platforming skills like the Fishhook Swing and Karate Kick * Don more than 30 F.U.N.tastic costumes like SnailBob and SpongeGar * Travel to 7 distinct Wishworlds like Wild West Jellyfish Fields and Halloween Rock Bottom * Experience all the buddy movie banter with SpongeBob’s permanent companion Balloon-Patrick * Meet all your favorite Bikini Bottomites from the series, voiced by their original actors * Brand-new soundtrack from the composers of Battle for Bikini Bottom + dozens of songs from the series!

Screenshots

Manuganu4 screens
SpongeBob4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Manuganu at $0.99 against SpongeBob's $10.99. Manuganu also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (83% vs 54%). SpongeBob's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (239 vs 14). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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

Manuganu costs $0.99 and SpongeBob $10.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Manuganu holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpongeBob has 239 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Manuganu's written reviews are positive against 54% of SpongeBob's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Manuganu ships an update every 26 months, SpongeBob every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Manuganu versus SpongeBob: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManuganuSpongeBob
Price$0.99 — better$10.99
Rating4.8 (14 ratings) — better4.0 (239 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better54.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14239 — better
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#196#97 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB1.5 GB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperALPER SARIKAYATHQ Nordic Mobile GmbH

Customer experience

Manuganu

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative9.7%

SpongeBob

All ratings221 ratings
Positive70.1%
Neutral9.5%
Negative20.4%
Written reviews211 reviews
Positive54.0%
Neutral15.6%
Negative30.3%

Bugs and requests

Manuganu

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SpongeBob

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes during boss fights and level transitions
  • Invisible objects and glitchy environments
  • Inability to progress past certain levels
  • Inconsistent checkpoint activation

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Implement different gameplay speeds
  • Improve save/load functionality
  • Optimize performance for older devices

In-app purchases

None

Manuganu

No in-app purchases

None

SpongeBob

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Manuganu free?
Manuganu costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpongeBob free?
SpongeBob costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Manuganu or SpongeBob?
Manuganu is rated higher. Manuganu averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while SpongeBob averages 4.0 from 239 ratings.
Do Manuganu or SpongeBob have ads?
Neither Manuganu nor SpongeBob shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Manuganu or SpongeBob?
Manuganu ships an update every 26 months, and SpongeBob every 4 weeks. Most recently, Manuganu was updated on November 1, 2026 and SpongeBob on November 1, 2026.
Which is more popular, Manuganu or SpongeBob?
Manuganu currently peaks at #196 in the App Store charts, and SpongeBob at #97. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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