# SpongeBob vs Bouncing Orange

The clearest difference is price: Bouncing Orange at Free against SpongeBob's $2.99. Bouncing Orange also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 weeks). SpongeBob's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Bouncing Orange is free to download; SpongeBob costs $2.99 up front. Bouncing Orange sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. SpongeBob asks for nothing beyond the download.

SpongeBob ships an update every 4 weeks, Bouncing Orange daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpongeBob | Bouncing Orange |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.0 (239 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spongebob-the-cosmic-shake/id6445992619/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **239** | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 458 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911) | [HAAKON NORDGAARD FAEROEVIG](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779320076) |

## What reviewers say

### SpongeBob

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spongebob-the-cosmic-shake/id6445992619)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Casual, #38 Top Paid · Action, #119 Top Paid · Games, #184 Top Paid (US App Store)

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:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent graphics and animations
- 💡 Variety of costumes and outfits
- 🎨 Vibrant and colorful visuals
- 🎯 Faithful to the SpongeBob universe

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🕹️ Unresponsive or glitchy controls
- 💾 Inconsistent or lost save progress
- 🕰️ Slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Bouncing Orange

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bouncing-orange/id6779320074)

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coco | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donita | $0.99 | one-time |
| Meloney | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpongeBob free?

SpongeBob costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bouncing Orange free?

Bouncing Orange is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do SpongeBob or Bouncing Orange have ads?

Bouncing Orange shows ads; SpongeBob does not.

### Which is updated more often, SpongeBob or Bouncing Orange?

SpongeBob ships an update every 4 weeks, and Bouncing Orange daily. Most recently, SpongeBob was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bouncing Orange on October 16, 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.*