# Apple Grapple vs Squid Game

The clearest difference is ads: Squid Game at none against Apple Grapple's shown. Squid Game also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 32%) and ratings volume (40K vs 6.6K). Apple Grapple's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Apple Grapple sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Squid Game sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Apple Grapple against 4.8 for Squid Game. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squid Game has 40K ratings behind it against 6.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Apple Grapple's written reviews are positive against 45% of Squid Game's.

Apple Grapple ships an update every 9 days, Squid Game every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apple Grapple | Squid Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-grapple-survivor/id6478910885/reviews)** | [4.8 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squid-game-unleashed/id6498719476/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6.6K | **40K** |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | **45.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 414 MB | 2.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Loop Games Oyun Teknolojileri Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468099707) | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) |

## What reviewers say

### Apple Grapple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-grapple-survivor/id6478910885)

Defend your apple from waves of cute but dangerous worms. Collect gold to unlock and upgrade a variety of weapons and enhance your abilities to survive increasingly challenging attacks. Become the ultimate survivor in this action-packed defense game.

**Highlights:** Defend apple from worm invasion, Collect gold for upgrades, Unlock and combine weapons, Enhance player abilities, Progress through levels, Survivor Zone challenge

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Companion Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Epic Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Offer | $11.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Offer | $24.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome game
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Very good to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progression issues
- 🐛 Difficulty spikes
- 💰 Pay-to-win elements
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Misrepresented gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress loss
- Rewards tracking issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to replay previous levels
- Endless mode for farming
- Improved balance and progression


### Squid Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squid-game-unleashed/id6498719476)

Experience thrilling multiplayer survival games inspired by a popular series. Compete in deadly challenges, form crews, and customize your character to outlast opponents. No subscription required to play.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer battle royale, Iconic game challenges, Crew formation and chat, Character customization, Unlockable games and features, Special items for competitive edge

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Captures the essence of Squid Game
- 🎨 Great visuals and character customization
- 🤝 Enjoyable multiplayer experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues and server problems
- 🕹️ Unresponsive and glitchy controls
- 🔍 Lack of controller support
- 💰 Unfair ranking system and trophy loss

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing during gameplay
- Inconsistent game mechanics (e.g., Red Light, Green Light)
- Inability to progress past certain levels due to glitches
- Incorrect tracking of weekly objectives

**Requested features**

- Add more original games from the Squid Game series
- Implement a friends list and party system
- Introduce a leaderboard and competitive modes
- Improve the difficulty and variety of the games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apple Grapple free?

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

### Is Squid Game free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Apple Grapple or Squid Game?

Apple Grapple is rated higher. Apple Grapple averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while Squid Game averages 4.8 from 40K ratings.

### Do Apple Grapple or Squid Game have ads?

Apple Grapple shows ads; Squid Game does not.

### Which is updated more often, Apple Grapple or Squid Game?

Apple Grapple ships an update every 9 days, and Squid Game every 3 weeks. Most recently, Apple Grapple was updated on October 21, 2026 and Squid Game on October 24, 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.*