Comparison

Sputnika Game vs POP SLIDE

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

Head to head
About

Sputnika Game

Guide a small planet on its journey to become the Sun by merging identical celestial bodies. Utilize cosmic gravity and strategic targeting to create larger planets and avoid the game-ending bubble.

Highlights
  • Cosmic gravity gameplay
  • Strategic planet targeting
  • Merge identical planets
  • Discover 10 unique planets
  • Adorable planet interactions
  • Avoid the game-over bubble
Features
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Meet our little friend Sputnik. Help its journey to become the greatest star in the solar system - the Sun! ▶Unique Gameplay With Cosmic Gravity Cosmic gravity is applied to the planet, which makes it different from the classic Suika-style game. The ability to target the other side of the planets adds much more strategy and depth to the game! ▶Merge Planets Match two identical planets to create bigger celestial bodies. Discover 10 dazzling planets, each with its own place in the solar system! Watch out for the bubble! If the planet pops out of the bubble, it's game over. ▶Meet the Adorable Planets Our planets aren't just celestial bodies – they're full of life! Watch them interact – they might greet each other with a smile or gaze curiously at one another. Get ready for a whole lot of cuteness as you merge your way through the solar system.

About

POP SLIDE

Features
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Pop, Slide, Match! A 60-Second Puzzle Rush POP SLIDE is a fast-paced arcade match-3 puzzle game played with a single swipe. The rules are as simple as it gets: slide blocks, line up three or more, and pop them. When the 60 seconds are up, all that remains is your high score and your spot on the national leaderboard. [How to Play] Swipe blocks up, down, left, or right to swap positions with adjacent blocks. Match 3 or more blocks of the same color horizontally or vertically to pop them automatically. New blocks drop from above to fill the empty spaces. Chain together consecutive matches to boost your combo multiplier and explode your score. [Game Features] • 60-Second Score Attack: Quick, intense sessions—play one more round instantly. • Thrilling Combos: Watch the entire board clear with a single, smart swipe. • TOP 100 Leaderboard: Compete against players nationwide with your highest score. • One-Handed Controls: Play anytime, anywhere—during commutes or while waiting. • Instant Play: Jump straight in as a guest, and sign in only when you want to save your record.

Screenshots

Sputnika Game4 screens
POP SLIDE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: POP SLIDE at none against Sputnika Game's 1. Sputnika Game's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. Sputnika Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. POP SLIDE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sputnika Game versus POP SLIDE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSputnika GamePOP SLIDE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (71 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings71 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLee GeonhanKim SeonWoo

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sputnika Game

One-time1
  • Remove AD$1.99
None

POP SLIDE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sputnika Game free?
Sputnika Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is POP SLIDE free?
POP SLIDE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sputnika Game or POP SLIDE have ads?
Both Sputnika Game and POP SLIDE show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sputnika Game or POP SLIDE?
Sputnika Game ships an update monthly, and POP SLIDE monthly. Most recently, Sputnika Game was updated on October 30, 2026 and POP SLIDE on October 31, 2026.

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