Critter Spin vs Chess Codex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Critter Spin
A unique puzzle game where players spin quadrants to align critters and complete columns. With hundreds of levels across different worlds, it offers strategic depth and evolving mechanics. Power-ups are available to help overcome challenges.
- Unique spin-based puzzle gameplay
- 200 carefully designed levels
- Multiple worlds with unique twists
- Strategic depth with limited moves
- Helpful power-ups
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Critter Spin is a puzzle game built around a simple but unique mechanic: spinning quadrants on the board to align critters and complete columns. Now fully optimized for both iPhone and iPad, the game scales beautifully across devices. Solve levels by thinking ahead, managing limited moves, and adapting to new mechanics that keep the challenge evolving. FEATURES • Unique spin-based puzzle gameplay : Spin 2×2 quadrants to rearrange critters and complete columns in different size grids • 200 levels: Carefully designed puzzles that ramp up in complexity • Multiple worlds: Explore Jungle and Polar worlds, each with its own visual style, music, and gameplay twists • Strategic depth: Limited moves, shifting layouts, obstacles, and evolving mechanics keep every level fresh • Power-ups : Use tools like Extra Spins, Refresh, and Auto-Solve when you get stuck HOW TO PLAY • Tap buttons to spin quadrants on the board • Align critters in their respective columns • Plan ahead to avoid running out of moves or out of time • Master new mechanics as they appear
Chess Codex
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Chess Codex is a calm, beautiful place to get sharper at chess. 20000+ hand graded puzzles take you from your very first checkmate to tactics that will test a club player. Every puzzle is a real position with one best move to find. Spot the fork, land the pin, set up the mate. Play offline, anywhere. No account, no sign up, no clutter. Chess Codex is part of Penrose Park Puzzles, a family of premium puzzle games.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chess Codex at none against Critter Spin's 10. Critter Spin's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Critter Spin sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Chess Codex asks for nothing beyond the download.
Critter Spin ships an update every 2 days, Chess Codex every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Critter Spin | Chess Codex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 259 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Julian Damy | Vince Lubbers |
In-app purchases
Critter Spin
- Gems 10$0.99
- Orca$1.99
- Palla's Cat$1.99
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- Arctic Reindeer$1.99
- King Eider$1.99
- Arctic Fox$3.99
- Snowy Owl$3.99
- Unlock Full Game$4.99
- All Family Polar Critters$14.99
- Gems 250$14.99
Chess Codex
No in-app purchases









