Comparison

SpongeBob vs ATOM

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Platforming skills
  • 30+ F.U.N.tastic costumes
  • 7 distinct Wishworlds
  • Buddy movie banter
  • Original voice actors
  • New soundtrack
Features
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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!

About

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?

Screenshots

SpongeBob4 screens
ATOM4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SpongeBob costs $10.99 and ATOM $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
SpongeBob versus ATOM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpongeBobATOM
Price$10.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.0 (239 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings239 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#116 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.5 GB32 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTHQ Nordic Mobile GmbHVishavjeet 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

None

SpongeBob

No in-app purchases

None

ATOM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpongeBob free?
SpongeBob costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ATOM free?
ATOM costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SpongeBob or ATOM have ads?
Neither SpongeBob nor ATOM shows ads.

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