Sparkle 2 vs Roia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sparkle 2
Match orbs with magical enchantments and powerups to stop them from falling into an abyss. Explore mysterious lands, discover enchanted keys, and unlock secrets in this visually stunning puzzle adventure.
- Orb matching puzzle action
- Magical enchantments and powerups
- Story, Survival, and Challenge modes
- Over 90 unique levels
- 200+ enchantment combinations
- Voice-over narration
- Original soundtrack
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Simply the best marble popper ever made! REVIEWS "Sparkle 2 is a must buy that takes the crown as the best marble shooter in the App Store, and one shining example of iOS entertainment." Apple'n'Apps 4.5/5 "Sparkle 2 stands out from the rest because of its gorgeous visuals and multifaceted gameplay." - 148 Apps 4.5/5 Editors Choice "A well-thought out marble shooter with a nice story, gorgeous graphics, and an amazing soundtrack." - AppAdvice 5/5 "Sparkle 2 is a great iOS game. It’s relatively simple and a whole lot of fun to play." - Capsule Computers 9/10 "Smooth marble popping puzzle action combined with a soothing soundtrack and drop-dead stunning visuals." - JayIsGames DESCRIPTION Challenge the darkness with your swift orb matching skills, mighty magical enchantments and earthshaking powerups. Match the orbs before they fall into the abyss and find your way through mysterious lands of startling beauty! A long time ago five enchanted keys were created. The keys were scattered around the lands, and they still remain undiscovered. Many have come to find them, and so far all have failed. Will you find the keys and unlock the secrets, or will you join the endless ranks of souls forever trapped within these lands? Sparkle 2 is the long-awaited sequel to the award-winning hit game Sparkle enjoyed by millions of players since 2007. Sparkle 2 is an independent sequel and a spiritual successor to the first installment suitable for both new and existing fans of the series. FEATURES - Experience unrestricted premium action puzzle gaming - Admire state of the art special effects - Explore three game modes: Story, Survival, and Challenge - Discover over 90 unique levels throughout the story - Supercharge your Slinger with over 200 combinations of 16 different Enchantments - Find exciting locations and delve into the mystery - Immerse yourself in a story narrated with professional voice overs - Enjoy the soundtrack by the award-winning composer Jonathan Geer Watch the trailer: http://youtu.be/giB9y6-cBFM
Roia
Guide a river's flow from its source to the sea by shaping the terrain. Explore diverse landscapes with a bird companion, experiencing the serenity of nature through innovative gameplay and unique visuals.
- Sculpt terrain to guide water flow
- Explore handcrafted landscapes
- Innovative game mechanics
- Minimalistic graphics
- Original composed music
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Embark on a marvelous adventure as you follow a river from its humble beginnings to the vastness of the sea in Roia. Sculpt the terrain according to your imagination, guiding the water's descent. Along the way, a bird will be your companion, leading you through rugged mountains, dark forests, and sun-drenched meadows. Step into Roia's world and be enveloped by the unmatched serenity of nature, where every moment is a profound journey into the depths of wonder and discovery. Features: - Innovative new game mechanics - Handcrafted landscapes - Many different exciting, challenging and diverse obstacles - Striking, unique, minimalistic graphics - Beautiful music that was specifically composed for Roia www.roiagame.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sparkle 2 at 4.8 against Roia's 3.5. Sparkle 2 also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 60%) and ratings volume (324 vs 24). Roia's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and price ($2.99 vs $6.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Sparkle 2 costs $6.99 and Roia $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sparkle 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sparkle 2 has 324 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Sparkle 2's written reviews are positive against 60% of Roia's.
Sparkle 2 ships an update every 4 months, Roia every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sparkle 2 | Roia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (324 ratings) — better | 3.5 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.4% of reviews — better | 59.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 324 — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #193 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 221 MB | 213 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 10tons Ltd | Tobias Sturn |
Customer experience
Sparkle 2
Roia
User reviews
Sparkle 2
From 324 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Adorable artwork
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🎵 Wonderful music and sound effects
- 🕹️ Addictive and fun
- 💻 Excellent for newer devices
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes on iOS 16
- 📺 Low resolution graphics on some devices
- 🤯 Levels too easy for experienced players
Roia
From 24 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✨ Beautiful visuals and art style
- 🎵 Lovely soundtrack and relaxing atmosphere
- 🧠 Clever and thought-provoking gameplay
- 💡 Unique sandbox/discovery-based gameplay
- 🎮 Satisfying water physics and flow
Room to improve
- ⏳ Too short/quick to beat
- 🤔 Unintuitive gameplay/objectives
- 🕹️ Controls can be difficult/unpredictable
- 🗺️ Lack of guidance/clarity on objectives
- 🔄 Painful/slow restart process
Bugs and requests
Sparkle 2
Reported bugs
2 issues- Instant crashes on launch
- Pause menu issues with gesture controls
Requested features
3 requests- Add difficulty settings
- Implement progress sync across devices
- Restart levels in easier mode
Roia
Reported bugs
8 issues- Water disappears in lakes
- Water sources stop spawning when out of view
- Levels are locked after purchase
- Unable to proceed beyond certain levels (e.g., level 8, chapter 3, chapter 6)
- Screen jams or freezes
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- Canoe characters flip over
- Sheep not being counted
- Interface not always recognizing finger moves
Requested features
12 requests- Ability to rotate view for intricate flow paths
- More clarity on objectives/hints
- More levels/chapters
- Option to explore entire stream after finishing
- Overview of accomplishments at the end
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- More guidance or a hint button
- Smoother gameplay polish
- More obvious prompts for next level
- Way to see through obstructions for water
- Feedback when terrain won't move
- More decorations or buildings or animals
- Land Bridges
In-app purchases
Sparkle 2
No in-app purchases
Roia
No in-app purchases









