Salmon Sprint vs Contagious Mayhem
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Salmon Sprint
Navigate a treacherous river, dodging obstacles while a bear pursues you. Earn points to unlock cosmetic items and climb the global leaderboard. It's a fast-paced survival game where quick reflexes are key.
- Tap-based swimming controls
- Obstacle avoidance gameplay
- Unlockable cosmetic skins
- Global leaderboard competition
- Bear pursuit mechanic
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Zig-zag through dangerous obstacles as you escape a hungry bear hot on your tail! Tap to swim left and right down the river while avoiding hitting obstacles. Spend points to unlock skins and compete to reach the top of the leaderboard.
Contagious Mayhem
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Get ready to dive into the microscopic world with "Contagious Mayhem"! This game provides a perfect blend of fun, learning, and excitement, that transforms you into a virtual germ fighter. In this fast-paced and thrilling game, your mission is to sanitize various surfaces and spaces, all teeming with a variety of microbes that you need to identify and disinfect. As you progress, you'll encounter tougher, more resilient germs, bacteria, viruses, and fungi, each with its unique strengths and weaknesses. Utilize a wide array of disinfectants, each equipped with unique capabilities to combat different types of microbes. The game encourages strategic thinking as players must decide the best approach to handle each wave of microbial invasion. But the game isn't just about mayhem! It's also an educational tool, giving players a better understanding of different types of microbes, their characteristics, and how they spread. Through engaging gameplay, players learn about hygiene and public health in a way that's fun and interactive. With high-quality graphics, a captivating storyline, and countless levels, Contagious Mayhem offers endless entertainment while promoting science education. Perfect for players of all ages looking for a game that's as challenging as it is enlightening. So gear up and join the fight against germs in Contagious Mayhem, where every clean surface is a victory! The game has been developed in the Peliselli project (The project is funded by the REACT-EU instrument's appropriations as part of the actions implemented by the European Union in response to the COVID-19 pandemic) and in the ARPO project funded by the Regional Council of Satakunta. The making of the game has also been funded by the Academy of Finland (decisions 337863 and 337861). In collaboration with: SAMK – Wander Research Centre, SAMK, and the City of Rauma.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Contagious Mayhem at none against Salmon Sprint's 3. Contagious Mayhem also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Salmon Sprint's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. Salmon Sprint sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Contagious Mayhem asks for nothing beyond the download.
Salmon Sprint ships an update every 6 days, Contagious Mayhem every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Salmon Sprint | Contagious Mayhem |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 147 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | HOFFMAN Alexander | Satakunnan Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy |
In-app purchases
Salmon Sprint
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Shades$1.99
- Splash$1.99
Contagious Mayhem
No in-app purchases
Questions
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