Comparison

Spin Squad vs Ice Runner

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

Head to head
About

Spin Squad

Features
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Spin, smash, and strike gold. Spin Squad is a fast and satisfying mine action game where your miner crew spins through stacked hex rocks, breaks blocks for gold, and fights through monster-filled stages. Recruit new miners, grow your squad, and turn every run into progress. Smash stone, open chests, collect gear, and upgrade your team to push deeper into the mine. Why you’ll love Spin Squad? - Smash stacked hex rocks for gold - Lead a squad of unique miners - Open chests and collect better gear - Fight monsters between mining waves - Upgrade your crew and grow stronger - Simple controls, quick runs, satisfying action Whether you love mining games, loot-driven progression, or pick-up-and-play action, Spin Squad: Hex Smash delivers a fresh mine-themed twist with a stronger team-building hook than the usual rock breaker formula. Download now and clear the mine.

About

Ice Runner

Embark on a rescue mission as a penguin, running and jumping across icy landscapes to save baby penguins and gather fish for your colony. Explore your growing home base between adventures and choose your next route from the colony map.

Highlights
  • Automatic running gameplay
  • Tap to jump, swipe to slide/dive
  • Rescue baby penguins
  • Collect fish for colony
  • Grow and explore colony base
  • Choose different penguin characters
  • Offline play supported
Features
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Run across the ice. Save baby penguins. Bring them home. Your colony needs fish, and baby penguins are waiting to be rescued. Choose your penguin, head out on a rescue run, and return to a lively 3D home. RUN, JUMP, AND RESCUE Your penguin runs automatically. Tap to jump and swipe down to dive or slide. Cross snowy slopes, tunnels, and branching paths. Collect fish and guide the babies following you to a safe house to secure their rescue. HELP YOUR COLONY GROW Explore the colony between runs. Take rescued babies to the nursery and deliver fish to the market. A bigger colony needs more food, so every rescue and every fish matters. CHOOSE YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE Pick a penguin from a colorful cast of characters. Choose your next route from the colony map and head out to help. PLAY OFFLINE Play on iPhone or iPad without an internet connection or an account. Your progress is saved on your device.

Screenshots

Spin Squad4 screens
Ice Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ice Runner at none against Spin Squad's 2. Spin Squad's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Spin Squad sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Ice Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Spin Squad versus Ice Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpin SquadIce Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size232 MB430 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTalha EkrenSHAHRYAR MONGHASEMI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Spin Squad

One-time2
  • No Ads$6.99
  • No Ads Bundle$7.99
None

Ice Runner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spin Squad free?
Spin Squad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ice Runner free?
Ice Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spin Squad or Ice Runner have ads?
Neither Spin Squad nor Ice Runner shows ads.

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