# Spinner Up vs Bucket Battalion

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bucket Battalion at daily against Spinner Up's every 9 days. Bucket Battalion also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Spinner Up's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spinner Up sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Bucket Battalion sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bucket Battalion holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spinner Up has 1.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Spinner Up ships an update every 9 days, Bucket Battalion daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spinner Up | Bucket Battalion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spinner-up/id6443673459/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bucket-battalion/id6813247742/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 434 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Any Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795432252) | [GREGORY DEAN EVANS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868765122) |

## What reviewers say

### Spinner Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spinner-up/id6443673459)

Engage in thrilling spinner battles to level up your collection. Collect gems to upgrade gear and face challenging opponents and mini bosses. Unlock a variety of unique spinners to build the ultimate collection and showcase your power.

**Highlights:** Spinner battles, Level up spinners, Gem collection, Gear upgrades, Mini boss fights, Unlock unique spinners

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No-Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No-Ads Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gem 3 | $12.99 | one-time |


### Bucket Battalion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bucket-battalion/id6813247742)

Control a firefighter to catch falling flames and rescue people from burning buildings. Progress through increasingly difficult waves, customize your character and equipment, and utilize special consumables for assistance. Optional rewarded ads offer in-game benefits.

**Highlights:** Catch falling flames, Rescue people from buildings, Multiple difficulty modes, Character and equipment customization, Optional consumable supplies, Rewarded ads for in-game bonuses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Safety Net | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bucket Delivery | $1.99 | one-time |
| Maintenance Kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Safety Net - 5 Uses | $4.39 | one-time |
| Safety Net - 10 Uses | $7.89 | one-time |
| Bucket Delivery - 5 Uses | $8.89 | one-time |
| Maintenance Kit - 5 Uses | $12.99 | one-time |
| Bucket Delivery - 10 Uses | $15.90 | one-time |
| Maintenance Kit - 10 Uses | $23.90 | one-time |
| Double Robot - 5 Uses | $44.90 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spinner Up free?

Spinner Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bucket Battalion free?

Bucket Battalion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spinner Up or Bucket Battalion?

Bucket Battalion is rated higher. Spinner Up averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Bucket Battalion averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Spinner Up or Bucket Battalion have ads?

Both Spinner Up and Bucket Battalion show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spinner Up or Bucket Battalion?

Spinner Up ships an update every 9 days, and Bucket Battalion daily. Most recently, Spinner Up was updated on October 30, 2026 and Bucket Battalion on October 26, 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.*