# Sparkle 2 vs Germz!

The clearest difference is price: Germz! at Free against Sparkle 2's $2.99. Germz! also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0). Sparkle 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Germz! is free to download; Sparkle 2 costs $2.99 up front. Germz! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Sparkle 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Germz! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Sparkle 2 ships an update daily, Germz! every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sparkle 2 | Germz! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkle-2-evo/id6741852402/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/germz/id6762105940/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 254 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Forever Entertainment S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/443386079) | [Exzilegames LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892937557) |

## What reviewers say

### Sparkle 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkle-2-evo/id6741852402)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Guide a tiny aquatic being through evolution, exploring, eating, and fighting to become a magnificent creature. Customize your Sparkle's development by choosing its diet and DNA.

**Highlights:** Control creature evolution, Explore diverse environments, Engage in combat, Customize creature DNA, Experience multiple evolution paths, Play through numerous levels

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Germz!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/germz/id6762105940)

Pilot a ship through a microscopic world, battling waves of germs and collecting vital cells. Upgrade your ship and abilities to survive longer and achieve higher scores in this fast-paced arcade shooter.

**Highlights:** Arcade survival action, Multiple player ships, Ship upgrades and abilities, Collect blood cells, Game Center achievements, Leaderboards

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Red Blood Cells | $1.00 | one-time |
| Vanguard Player | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Red Blood Cells | $3.00 | one-time |
| 5 White Blood Cells | $5.00 | one-time |
| 5000 Red Blood Cells | $6.00 | one-time |
| 10 White Blood Cells | $9.00 | one-time |
| 20 White Blood Cells | $15.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sparkle 2 free?

Sparkle 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Germz! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sparkle 2 or Germz!?

Germz! is rated higher. Sparkle 2 averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Germz! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sparkle 2 or Germz! have ads?

Germz! shows ads; Sparkle 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sparkle 2 or Germz!?

Sparkle 2 ships an update daily, and Germz! every 2 days. Most recently, Sparkle 2 was updated on September 10, 2026 and Germz! on June 26, 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.*