Comparison

Polar Cipher vs Planetary Sling

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

Head to head
About

Polar Cipher

Engage in a strategic ice-puzzle adventure where careful planning and precise movements are key to solving each level. Progress through a multi-chapter story with increasing difficulty, unique challenges, and rewarding progression. Unlock power-ups and cosmetic items as you master the game.

Highlights
  • Handcrafted puzzle levels
  • Strategy-focused gameplay
  • 3-star level goals
  • Unlockable power-ups
  • Cosmetic player skins
  • Optional expansion packs
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Polar Cipher is a handcrafted ice-puzzle adventure where every move matters. Glide across frozen boards, read the layout, and solve each stage with smart planning and precision. The main story starts accessible and gradually introduces tougher puzzle ideas, tricky hazards, and more demanding routes that reward careful thinking. Whether you want a quick puzzle break or a longer strategy session, Polar Cipher is built for satisfying, replayable progression. Features: Handcrafted puzzle levels across a multi-chapter main story Crisp, strategy-focused gameplay built around planning your route 3-star level goals for extra challenge and replay value Best-score / best-move improvement goals for perfectionists Earn crystals through play and use them in the store Unlock helpful power-ups like Hammer, Grippy Shoes, Safety Bubble, and Map Scan Unlock cosmetic player skins Optional expansion level packs Optional Remove Ads purchase If you enjoy puzzle games that mix logic, planning, and clean progression, Polar Cipher delivers a focused challenge you can keep coming back to. Contains optional in-app purchases.

About

Planetary Sling

Features
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Stranded in the void, your survival depends on a single force: gravity. Planetary Sling is a fun physics puzzler where you launch your escape pod on a trajectory towards the docking station. Planetary systems get increasingly complex as you play through the levels. Satisfaction is guaranteed when you sling your pod, collect the stars, and successfully dock. The physics are smooth, yet arcade-style. Learn on the go through trial and error. Unlock achievements with full Game Center support. No ads, no data collection. I have optimized the game to run as smoothly as possible. I can’t wait to see the paths you find. Try to find the perfect trajectory for each level!

Screenshots

Polar Cipher4 screens
Planetary Sling3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Planetary Sling at none against Polar Cipher's 8. Planetary Sling also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Polar Cipher sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Planetary Sling asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Polar Cipher ships an update weekly, Planetary Sling daily. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Polar Cipher versus Planetary Sling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolar CipherPlanetary Sling
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOvertime Innovations LLCJuuso Anttila

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Polar Cipher

One-time8
  • 500 Crystals$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • 2,000 Crystals$2.99
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  • Frozen Meridian Level Pack$3.99
  • Icewind Corridor Level Pack$3.99
  • Black Ice Bastion Level Pack$4.99
  • 5,000 Crystals$4.99
  • Bundle Level Pack$9.99
None

Planetary Sling

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Polar Cipher free?
Polar Cipher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Planetary Sling free?
Planetary Sling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Polar Cipher or Planetary Sling have ads?
Polar Cipher shows ads; Planetary Sling does not.
Which is updated more often, Polar Cipher or Planetary Sling?
Polar Cipher ships an update weekly, and Planetary Sling daily. Most recently, Polar Cipher was updated on October 6, 2026 and Planetary Sling on September 28, 2026.

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