# Worm Stack vs Spring Slide

Worm Stack and Spring Slide both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Worm Stack's written reviews are positive against 33% of Spring Slide's. Spring Slide's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Worm Stack sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Spring Slide sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Worm Stack against 4.8 for Spring Slide. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Worm Stack's written reviews are positive against 33% of Spring Slide's.

Worm Stack ships an update every 2 weeks, Spring Slide weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Worm Stack | Spring Slide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worm-stack-tap-away-3d/id6458926778/reviews) | **[4.8 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spring-slide-color-sort-game/id6746828567/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | **52.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 255 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Black Candy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1055971513) | [Perfeggs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664686968) |

## What reviewers say

### Worm Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worm-stack-tap-away-3d/id6458926778)

Untangle colorful worms by tapping them to make them fly away. Rotate 3D mazes to find the best strategy and solve increasingly complex puzzles. This addictive game sharpens logic and critical thinking skills with its engaging gameplay and adorable graphics.

**Highlights:** Tap worms to make them fly away, Rotate 3D mazes, Progressive challenges with complex mazes, Strategic move planning, Adorable graphics and animations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Banner | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins (500) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins(350) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins (1500) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Safety net | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins (3000) | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Banner Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coins(1600) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coins(3500) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coins(17500) | $54.99 | one-time |
| Coins(35000) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game gets stuck frequently
- 🐛 Designs repeat, need more variety
- 🐛 Extras/skins not working after updates
- 🐛 Game freezes and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game gets stuck at certain levels
- Levels not loading or advancing properly
- Hint button disappearing after updates

**Requested features**

- New shapes and critters
- Pause/resume functionality
- Spending options for coins


### Spring Slide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spring-slide-color-sort-game/id6746828567)

Engage in a unique spring physics puzzle where you guide colorful springs into matching holes. Master spatial reasoning and color-matching skills through hundreds of levels with intuitive drag-and-drop controls. Enjoy both timed challenges and a relaxing mode.

**Highlights:** Spring physics sorting gameplay, Match and launch springs, Color-coded target holes, Chain reaction combos, Timed and relax modes, Hundreds of levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny_Coin_Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small_Item_Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| End_Game_Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small_Coin_Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| BattlePass_5d | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big_Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large_Item_Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove_Ads_pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Medium_Coin_Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Super_Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge_Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Appealing visuals and sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Frustrating time limits
- 🐛 Unresponsive and buggy performance
- 🔄 Account/progress loss after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect slinky movement
- Levels not loading properly

**Requested features**

- No timer option for relaxed play
- Better instructions for new gameplay elements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Worm Stack free?

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

### Is Spring Slide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Worm Stack or Spring Slide?

Spring Slide is rated higher. Worm Stack averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Spring Slide averages 4.8 from 4K ratings.

### Do Worm Stack or Spring Slide have ads?

Both Worm Stack and Spring Slide show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Worm Stack or Spring Slide?

Worm Stack ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spring Slide weekly. Most recently, Worm Stack was updated on October 18, 2026 and Spring Slide 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.*