SpongeBob vs ATOM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Platforming skills
- 30+ F.U.N.tastic costumes
- 7 distinct Wishworlds
- Buddy movie banter
- Original voice actors
- New soundtrack
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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!
ATOM
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Build. Merge. Discover. ATOM turns the periodic table into a satisfying puzzle. Drop glowing elements into the chamber, bring matching atoms together, and watch them merge into something new. Every move brings you closer to your next discovery. Start with familiar elements like Hydrogen and Helium. As your collection grows, new combinations become possible—and keeping the chamber under control becomes its own challenge. Plan your drops, chase a new personal best, and see how far you can go. DISCOVER THE ELEMENTS Unlock elements across the periodic table and track your progress in a collection of all 118. LEARN AS YOU PLAY Tap an element you’ve discovered to explore its story and surprising facts about the world around you. FIND YOUR FLOW Enjoy colorful reactions, responsive sound, and a clean, dark design that keeps the focus on every drop and merge. PLAY YOUR WAY Take a quick break or settle in for a longer session. ATOM works offline, requires no account, and saves your progress on your device. How much of the periodic table can you build?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ATOM at $0.99 against SpongeBob's $10.99. SpongeBob's advantage is chart position (#116 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
SpongeBob costs $10.99 and ATOM $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SpongeBob | ATOM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $10.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (239 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 239 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #116 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.5 GB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH | Vishavjeet Sharma |
Bugs and 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
ATOM
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SpongeBob
No in-app purchases
ATOM
No in-app purchases









