Newton's Law vs OctoNom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Newton's Law
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In 1987 they banned this game and hid it from the public. After a small test group was exposed to the game, they found it too addictive! Now it's finally ready for the general public and without further ado, get ready to play Newton's Law! FEATURES: • Endless retro arcade action • Classic 8-bit pixel graphics • Addictive gameplay mechanics • Power-ups and special items • Multiple endings to discover • Personal leaderboard tracking • Achievement challenges • Four difficulty levels (including 'Nightmare' where falling speed increases!) • Retro 8-Bit Soundtrack Follow Newton down a bottomless pit of abstract enemies as he collects intellectual power-ups, snacks and ammo in the form of apples! Run out of apples and you're toast. Get the Rubik's cube and solve the game, or keep going to get your highest score! Those that are daring are bound to find additional power-ups and alternative endings. Can you make it to 100,000 points?… How about a million? GAME CONTROLS: • Hold finger to screen for automatic shooting • Move Newton left/right with your finger • Double tap screen to pause • Use Ringer Switch or Action Button for music You'll fall in love with this infinite faller. (Prepare yourself for the withdrawal {we are not held responsible!} to... Newton's Law!) FREE TO PLAY: • No pay-to-win mechanics • Regular updates and improvements • Smooth, responsive gameplay
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.
- Unique octopus gameplay
- Satisfying grab-and-throw mechanics
- Unlock tentacle upgrades
- Fast-paced, chaotic levels
- Consume small snacks to massive objects
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: OctoNom at 13.0 against Newton's Law's 18.2. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Newton's Law ships an update every 2 days, OctoNom daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Newton's Law | OctoNom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (34 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 34 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 171 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Michael A Lana | Samet Ersan |
In-app purchases
Newton's Law
No in-app purchases
OctoNom
No in-app purchases









