# SpongeBob vs Corefall

The clearest difference is price: Corefall at Free against SpongeBob's $2.99. Corefall also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). SpongeBob's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Corefall is free to download; SpongeBob costs $2.99 up front. Corefall sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SpongeBob asks for nothing beyond the download.

SpongeBob ships an update every 4 weeks, Corefall weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpongeBob | Corefall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911) | [Jeremy Yablan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781747583) |

## What reviewers say

### SpongeBob

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

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Casual, #41 Top Paid · Action, #123 Top Paid · Games, #188 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


### Corefall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/corefall-pulse/id6780244706)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Arsenal | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpongeBob free?

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

### Is Corefall free?

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

### Do SpongeBob or Corefall have ads?

Neither SpongeBob nor Corefall shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpongeBob or Corefall?

SpongeBob ships an update every 4 weeks, and Corefall weekly. Most recently, SpongeBob was updated on October 24, 2026 and Corefall on October 14, 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.*