Comparison

Earth Noir vs OctoNom

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

Head to head
About

Earth Noir

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Earth Noir is a space defense game where your mission is to protect Earth from incoming asteroids using a movable shield. The Earth begins with 100% health. If it drops to 0%, the planet is destroyed — and the game is over. How long can you hold off the cosmic onslaught?

About

OctoNom

Control a hungry octopus with growing tentacles to grab and eat objects, unlocking more arms and power-ups. Navigate chaotic levels in this addictive casual arcade game where the goal is to consume everything in sight.

Highlights
  • Unique octopus gameplay
  • Satisfying grab-and-throw mechanics
  • Unlock tentacle upgrades
  • Fast-paced, chaotic levels
  • Consume small snacks to massive objects
Features
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Meet OctoNom – the endlessly hungry octopus with a hole for a mouth! Use your growing tentacles to grab objects, toss them into your mouth, and unlock more arms as you eat your way through the level. The more you eat, the stronger and faster you become. Simple? Yes. Addictive? Absolutely. Why You’ll Love OctoNom: -Unique octopus gameplay – grab, eat, grow! -Super satisfying grab-and-throw mechanics -Unlock crazy tentacle upgrades and bonus powers -Fast-paced, funny levels with unexpected chaosIn this wildly fun and chaotic casual arcade game, your mission is clear: eat everything in sight before your arms can’t keep up! From small snacks to massive objects, nothing escapes the hole. Tap, drag, and feed your way to glory in the most hilarious feeding frenzy ever. Download now and see how big your hunger can grow!

Screenshots

Earth Noir2 screens
OctoNom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Earth Noir at none against OctoNom's shown. OctoNom's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 days) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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

Earth Noir ships an update every 4 days, OctoNom daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Earth Noir versus OctoNom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarth NoirOctoNom
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (34 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB171 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperHeikki HamalistoSamet Ersan

In-app purchases

None

Earth Noir

No in-app purchases

None

OctoNom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Earth Noir free?
Earth Noir is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OctoNom free?
OctoNom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Earth Noir or OctoNom have ads?
OctoNom shows ads; Earth Noir does not.
Which is updated more often, Earth Noir or OctoNom?
Earth Noir ships an update every 4 days, and OctoNom daily. Most recently, Earth Noir was updated on November 8, 2026 and OctoNom on October 30, 2026.

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