# EatMe vs Needle in Haystack

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.

Both are free to download. Needle in Haystack sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. EatMe asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | EatMe | Needle in Haystack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eatme-cosmic-feast/id6760870975/reviews)** | [4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needle-in-haystack/id6805805837/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 11.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 245 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nick Hoyt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163901316) | [SERAP KIZILTEPE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287246882) |

## What reviewers say

### EatMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eatme-cosmic-feast/id6760870975)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Needle in Haystack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/needle-in-haystack/id6805805837)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*