Comparison

EatMe vs Needle in Haystack

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

Head to head
About

EatMe

Control a hungry orb in a cosmic arcade game. Consume smaller objects to grow and gain mass, but avoid larger enemies. Chain combos for big rewards and unlock unique skins with collected gems.

Highlights
  • Consume to grow and gain mass
  • Avoid larger enemies
  • Chain combos for rewards
  • Collect gems to unlock skins
  • Track progress and stats
  • Power-ups for boosts
Features
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EatMe is a fast-paced cosmic arcade game where you control a hungry orb drifting through space. Drag to move, consume everything smaller than you, and grow — or starve trying. START SMALL, GROW MASSIVE Begin as a tiny orb in a vast neon arena. Devour floating orbs, geometric shapes, and towering ring structures to gain mass and climb through 11 growth tiers. But be careful — the bigger you get, the faster your energy drains. EAT OR BE EATEN Hostile enemies roam the arena. Smaller ones are prey — absorb them for massive points. Bigger ones will devour you instantly. Read the field, pick your targets, and know when to run. CHAIN COMBOS FOR BIG REWARDS Consume objects in quick succession to build combos up to GODLIKE (x5 multiplier). Land streaks of the same type for even bigger bonuses. Every second counts. HUNT RARE POWER-UPS Find glowing special items scattered across the arena: • Life Boost — restore energy • Score Burst — instant +500 points • Mass Surge — jump in size • Energy Wave — full energy refill COLLECT GEMS & UNLOCK SKINS Gather gems during runs to unlock and equip unique player skins — each with its own visual style: swirling liquid, rising bubbles, electric sparks, or pulsing waves. Express yourself in the void. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Detailed stats track your high score, largest mass, highest tier, best combo, longest survival, total games played, and more. Beat your personal bests every run. ONE MORE RUN Watch a short video for a Second Chance — pick up right where you left off and keep your streak alive. Simple to learn. Impossible to master. How big can you get?

About

Needle in Haystack

Search for a hidden needle among thousands of hay pieces. Collect and sell hay, unlock tools, feed animals, and complete community challenges to earn rewards. Explore the farm and barn in this engaging search game.

Highlights
  • Search for hidden needles
  • Collect and sell hay
  • Unlock and upgrade tools
  • Feed farm animals
  • Complete community challenges
  • Explore farm and barn
Features
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There’s one tiny needle hidden somewhere inside a massive haystack. Finding it sounds simple. It’s not. Search through 150 MILLION pieces of hay, grow your own crops, raise animals, drive vehicles, explore Downtown, and build your dream farm in a unique farming simulator with online multiplayer! BUILD, COLLECT & SEARCH • Search for the one hidden needle • Collect and sell massive amounts of hay • Unlock and upgrade powerful farming tools • Explore a giant hayfield with 150 million pieces of hay • Upgrade your Pitchfork to collect hay faster • Unlock powerful machines to automate your work GROW YOUR OWN CROPS • Plow the fields and prepare the soil • Choose from different seeds and plant your crops • Water your fields and help your crops grow • Collect animal manure and use it as natural fertilizer • Harvest your crops and sell them for coins • Manage your farmland and expand your farming activities RAISE ANIMALS & BUILD YOUR FARM • Feed and take care of your farm animals • Collect animal manure to fertilize your fields • Unlock automatic animal feeders • Use automatic hay sweepers and robots • Turn collected hay into hay bales • Feed your animals, sell hay, or prepare it for delivery • Explore the barn and develop your farm EXPLORE DOWNTOWN & RIDE YOUR MOTORBIKE • Hop on your motorbike and ride into Downtown • Explore a lively town filled with pedestrians and traffic • Enjoy a relaxing ride through the streets • Take a break from farming and discover a different environment • Experience motorcycle riding beyond your farm PLAY ONLINE WITH FRIENDS • Explore the farm with other players in Online Mode • Collect hay together with friends • Play together in larger multiplayer groups • Express yourself with fun emotes • Join Community Challenges • Work together to complete goals and earn rewards • Participate in live admin events and gift giveaways DRIVE, DELIVER & EARN • Drive the Delivery Truck yourself • Transport hay and complete delivery missions • Earn coins by selling hay and harvested crops • Unlock new equipment and farming machines • Upgrade your tools to work faster and more efficiently DAILY REWARDS & SPECIAL EVENTS • Collect Daily Rewards • Earn Weekly Rewards • Unlock special Monthly Grand Rewards • Join community events for extra prizes • Participate in special events with other players MORE THAN JUST FINDING A NEEDLE Start with simple tools and turn your farm into a thriving operation. Grow crops, care for animals, collect hay, operate powerful machines, ride your motorbike through Downtown, and enjoy multiplayer farming with friends. Whether you love farming, driving, collecting, upgrading, or simply exploring, there’s always something to do. ONE NEEDLE. 150 MILLION PIECES OF HAY. Somewhere inside that enormous haystack, one tiny needle is waiting to be discovered. Will you find it quickly, or will you clear the entire haystack? Can you actually find a needle in a haystack? Download Needle in Haystack and start your farming adventure today! Privacy Policy: https://www.nilplay.net/privacy_policy/ End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

EatMe4 screens
Needle in Haystack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EatMe at 100% against Needle in Haystack's 12%. EatMe also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). Needle in Haystack's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). 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. Needle in Haystack sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. EatMe asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EatMe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Needle in Haystack has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of EatMe's written reviews are positive against 12% of Needle in Haystack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EatMe ships an update daily, Needle in Haystack every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
EatMe versus Needle in Haystack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEatMeNeedle in Haystack
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.1 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better11.8% of reviews
Number of ratings111 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB245 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNick HoytSERAP KIZILTEPE

Customer experience

EatMe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Needle in Haystack

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive11.8%
Neutral29.4%
Negative58.8%

In-app purchases

None

EatMe

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Needle in Haystack

One-time8
  • 100 Hays + No-Ads$0.49
  • 250 Hays + Double Collect + No-Ads$0.99
  • One-Time Exclusive Starter Bundle$2.99
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  • 500 Hays + 3x Collect + No-Ads$2.99
  • 1000 Hays + 5x collect + No-Ads$3.99
  • Vehicle Bundle$8.49
  • Emotes Bundle$19.99
  • Ultra Coin Pack$19.99

Questions

Is EatMe free?
EatMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Needle in Haystack free?
Needle in Haystack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EatMe or Needle in Haystack?
EatMe is rated higher. EatMe averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Needle in Haystack averages 4.1 from 11 ratings.
Do EatMe or Needle in Haystack have ads?
Needle in Haystack shows ads; EatMe does not.
Which is updated more often, EatMe or Needle in Haystack?
EatMe ships an update daily, and Needle in Haystack every 4 days. Most recently, EatMe was updated on October 31, 2026 and Needle in Haystack on November 6, 2026.

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