Comparison

Something is strange vs Spin

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

Head to head
About

Something is strange

A horror mystery game where players find hidden abnormalities in illustrations to solve puzzles. It's designed for those who enjoy detective stories and want to test their observational and analytical skills in a creepy atmosphere.

Highlights
  • Find hidden abnormalities
  • Solve illustration puzzles
  • Sharpen observational skills
  • Experience creepy atmosphere
  • Simple tap controls
Features
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This is a horror mystery game where you solve puzzles by finding abnormalities hidden within an illustration. Let us uncover the horrors hidden behind everyday life, testing your insight. ▼ Recommended for those who: ・Enjoy the gloomy atmosphere of detective novels and mystery works. ・Want to easily enjoy a creepy world through simple operations. ・Wish to sharpen their observational and analytical skills. ・Are interested in the unusual combination of illustrations and puzzle solving. ・Want to experience deep fear in a short time. ▼ How to play the game: 1. Carefully observe the illustration. 2. Find the spot that feels abnormal and tap it. 3. If you answer correctly, you can challenge the next eerie illustration. This game is completely free and allows you to enjoy the thrill of horror. Come on, in the world of 'Who done it? Detective Game' find the abnormalities hidden in everyday life and unravel the creepy truth behind them. The slightest abnormalities you might not notice could be the key to uncovering the whole truth. Pay close attention and have the courage to solve the mysteries. In this world filled with fear and tension, let’s see how far your insight can take you. Download it now! Let's aim for a happy ending! EU / California users can opt-out under GDPR / CCPA. Please respond from the pop-up displayed when starting in the app or within the settings in the app.

About

Spin

Features
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Spin it. Match it. Complete the shape! Spin-It! is a colorful rotate-and-match puzzle game that's easy to pick up and hard to put down. Spin the pieces — arcs, curves, and other partial shapes — into just the right spots to build complete shapes and beat each level. HOW TO PLAY Tap to rotate and swap the puzzle pieces Fit the arcs and partial shapes together to form complete shapes Solve it in fewer moves for a higher score! FEATURES Thousands of hand-crafted levels across multiple worlds A brand new Daily Puzzle every day Levels start relaxing and grow into real brain-benders Build up your score across a whole run Simple one-finger controls — perfect for quick sessions Beautiful, colorful design that's easy on the eyes Play offline — no internet needed Free to play, no ads, no sign-up Whether you have two minutes in a waiting room or a whole evening on the couch, Spin-It! is the perfect puzzle companion. Start spinning today! Made with love by Zoinko Games.

Screenshots

Something is strange3 screens
Spin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Spin at none against Something is strange's shown. Spin also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). Something is strange's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Something is strange ships an update every 5 weeks, Spin every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Something is strange versus Spin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSomething is strangeSpin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size354 MB46 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperinQ LLCLototoys

Bugs and requests

Something is strange

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezing and crashing on launch
  • Inconsistent loading times

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Improved loading times
  • Reduced ads

Spin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Something is strange

No in-app purchases

None

Spin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Something is strange free?
Something is strange is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spin free?
Spin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Something is strange or Spin have ads?
Something is strange shows ads; Spin does not.
Which is updated more often, Something is strange or Spin?
Something is strange ships an update every 5 weeks, and Spin every 2 days. Most recently, Something is strange was updated on November 4, 2026 and Spin on October 31, 2026.

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