# Spin Squad! vs SushiMon Defense

The clearest difference is rating: Spin Squad! at 4.6 against SushiMon Defense's 4.1. Spin Squad! also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 13) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). SushiMon Defense's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 47%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spin Squad! sells 40 one-off in-app purchases and SushiMon Defense sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spin Squad! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spin Squad! has 1K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Spin Squad!'s written reviews are positive against 64% of SushiMon Defense's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Spin Squad! ships an update every 4 days, SushiMon Defense every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spin Squad! | SushiMon Defense |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-squad/id6511224968/reviews)** | [4.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sushimon-defense/id6741675759/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | **63.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1001 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [111%](https://appshunter.io/developer/1060433596) | [Dreamplay Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/965141578) |

## What reviewers say

### Spin Squad!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-squad/id6511224968)

This casual strategy game combines luck and strategic decision-making. Spin to acquire powerful guardians, merge them to create mythic beings, and battle fierce bosses. Your team composition and guardian abilities are key to victory.

**Highlights:** Spin for legendary guardians, Merge guardians to create mythic ones, Engage in epic boss battles, Strategic team building, Utilize guardian roles and traits, Luck-based gameplay elements

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

**In-app purchases (40)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AdFree & Speed - 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden Bundle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Level 3 Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Spin Package 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Subscribe 30 Days | $3.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Gold Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Invitation Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Random Units | $4.99 | one-time |
| Relic Key Subscribe 30 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Package 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Arin Marble Package 1 | $5.49 | one-time |
| Lucky Spin Package 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Strike Pack 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Package 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Golden Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bamba Muscle Gain Package 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Spin Package 3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Uni Break Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Relic Key Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| All-in-one Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Level 6 Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Newbie All-in-one | $9.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Package 3 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Unit Entry Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Spinner Release Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Blob Release Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Kitty Mage Release Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Good Gun Release Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Wave Pass_Normal | $14.99 | one-time |
| AdFree & Speed - 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Battle Premium Pass | $17.99 | one-time |
| Arin Marble Package 3 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Level Pass 1 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Wave Pass_Hard | $17.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 3 Wave Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Blobopoly Adventure Pack | $23.99 | one-time |
| Growth Package | $23.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Boost Package | $23.99 | one-time |
| Level 12 Package | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Good concept
- 🎉 Addictive and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🤑 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🤔 Luck-based progression
- 💰 Microtransactions and paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Progression issues (getting stuck at certain waves)
- Inconsistent/unreliable gameplay mechanics

**Requested features**

- More characters and content
- Improved luck/summon mechanics
- Resume feature for interrupted runs
- PvP or PvE modes
- Russian language support


### SushiMon Defense

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sushimon-defense/id6741675759)

A unique tower defense game blending random elements with survival action. Summon and merge monsters, combine skills with witch equipment, and strategically overcome waves of enemies. Experience a mix of luck and strategy to survive in a challenging dungeon.

**Highlights:** Random Summon & Merge Monsters, Strategic Tower Defense Gameplay, Survival io Action, Combine Monster Skills & Witch Equipment, Over 30 Unique Sushi Monsters, Roguelike Elements

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 70 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| 400 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Speed-Up Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Growth Fund | $22.99 | one-time |
| 2750 Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| Epic Monster Package 1 | $26.99 | one-time |
| 5600 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 12200 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spin Squad! free?

Spin Squad! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SushiMon Defense free?

SushiMon Defense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spin Squad! or SushiMon Defense?

Spin Squad! is rated higher. Spin Squad! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while SushiMon Defense averages 4.1 from 13 ratings.

### Do Spin Squad! or SushiMon Defense have ads?

Both Spin Squad! and SushiMon Defense show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spin Squad! or SushiMon Defense?

Spin Squad! ships an update every 4 days, and SushiMon Defense every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spin Squad! was updated on October 27, 2026 and SushiMon Defense on October 25, 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.*