Comparison

Squid Tap vs Neon Vortex

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

Head to head
About

Squid Tap

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Dive into the deep with Squid Tap, the ultimate underwater casual game! In this easy-to-play, addictive adventure, you control a cute squid by tapping the screen to keep it from sinking. Each tap makes your squid stay afloat, and the longer you keep tapping, the higher your score. It's simple yet satisfying—perfect for quick, fun gaming sessions.

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Neon Vortex

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NEON VORTEX — Survive the neon void. Race through an endless neon tunnel at breakneck speed. Tilt and weave through glowing obstacles, chase the perfect run, and push your reflexes to the limit. Every pass triggers a musical note — the longer you survive, the richer the melody. FEATURES • One-touch controls — easy to learn, hard to master • Hypnotic neon visuals with real-time bloom lighting • Dynamic music that builds as you play • Endless mode — beat your high score • Free to play No tutorials, no waiting. Just tap and fly.

Screenshots

Squid Tap3 screens
Neon Vortex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Squid Tap at 12.0 against Neon Vortex's 14.0. On price, update cadence, ads 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

Squid Tap ships an update every 3 days, Neon Vortex every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Squid Tap versus Neon Vortex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquid TapNeon Vortex
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXeertzCafer Sadık BALABAN

In-app purchases

None

Squid Tap

No in-app purchases

None

Neon Vortex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Squid Tap free?
Squid Tap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Neon Vortex free?
Neon Vortex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Squid Tap or Neon Vortex have ads?
Both Squid Tap and Neon Vortex show ads.
Which is updated more often, Squid Tap or Neon Vortex?
Squid Tap ships an update every 3 days, and Neon Vortex every 2 days. Most recently, Squid Tap was updated on October 25, 2026 and Neon Vortex on October 31, 2026.

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