Comparison

Grapplo vs Bead Spinner

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

Head to head
About

Grapplo

Master a challenging arcade game of timing and momentum. Swing through glowing caves, chaining combos and dodging hazards. Aim for high scores in bite-sized, addictive runs.

Highlights
  • One-tap slingshot controls
  • Glowing crystal caverns
  • Combo chaining
  • Collect stars
  • Dodge spiked hazards
  • Arcade flow and rhythm
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Grapplo is a slingshot arcade game about swinging through beautiful crystal caves on a beam of light, timing each release perfectly, and stringing together combos that light up the dark. Tap to grab an anchor, swing, and let go at the perfect moment to sling yourself into the depths. Time it right and the world responds - combos climb, sparks fly, and your score explodes. Miss it and the spikes are waiting. Easy to pick up. Genuinely hard to master. HOW TO PLAY Tap and hold to grab the nearest anchor point. Swing on your beam of light, build momentum, then release at exactly the right moment to launch yourself forward. Link one swing into the next and keep the run alive. FEATURES - Simple one-tap slingshot controls anyone can learn in seconds - Gorgeous glowing crystal caverns that shift colour as you descend - Chain combos and nail 360 trick shots for massive score - Collect stars and beat your personal best on every run - Dodge deadly spiked hazards and near-miss your way to glory - Pure arcade flow with a satisfying rhythm and momentum - Bite-sized runs that turn into "just one more" Find your rhythm. Chase the light. See how deep you can go.

About

Bead Spinner

Spin colorful beads to create bracelets, then sell them for coins to upgrade your workshop. This idle game offers a relaxing, ASMR-style experience with zero pressure and instant progress, perfect for short breaks or long sessions.

Highlights
  • Spin beads to string bracelets
  • Sell bracelets for coins
  • Upgrade bead count, speed, and quality
  • Add more hooks for increased output
  • Relaxing ASMR-style visuals
  • No timers or fail states
Features
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Bead Spinner — spin. string. sell. repeat. Drop your hooks into a bowl full of colorful beads and let the spinner do the work. Every rotation slides more beads onto your strings — orange, purple, green, blue, one by one — until a full bracelet is ready to drop onto the conveyor belt and get sold for cold hard coins. It's the most satisfying little bead workshop you'll ever run. HOW BEAD SPINNER WORKS - Tap to spin the bead bowl - Beads thread themselves onto your hanging strings - Completed bracelets fall to the conveyor and get sold automatically - Coins roll in — spend them on upgrades — repeat faster and richer UPGRADE YOUR WORKSHOP - BEAD COUNT — more beads spawning in the bowl, faster stringing - SPEED — crank up the spinner rotation for non-stop bead flow - QUALITY — rarer, more valuable beads means pricier bracelets - ADD HOOK — run up to 5 strings at once and multiply your output - INCOME — every bracelet sells for more FROM ONE STRING TO A BRACELET EMPIRE You start with a single hook and a slow bowl. A few upgrades later you've got five strings filling at once, premium beads pouring in, and a conveyor belt that never stops moving. The loop is simple, the progression never ends. WHY YOU'LL KEEP TAPPING - Oddly relaxing, ASMR-style colorful visuals - Zero pressure — no timers, no fail states, no losing - Instant progress: every single tap does something - Perfect for one-handed play, short breaks, or long zone-out sessions Whether you're into jewelry making, idle and tycoon games, or you just want something calming to do with your thumb, the bowl is spinning and the beads are waiting. Download Bead Spinner and build your bracelet business.

Screenshots

Grapplo4 screens
Bead Spinner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Grapplo at 5.0 against Bead Spinner's 4.2. Bead Spinner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Grapplo sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Bead Spinner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grapplo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Grapplo versus Bead Spinner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrapploBead Spinner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size399 MB143 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNAPHORA GAMES GROUPUpcasual Games

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Grapplo

One-time6
  • Stars Pack$0.99
  • Gems Pack$1.99
  • PowerUp Pack$2.99
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  • Monster Pack (Halloween)$2.99
  • No Ads$4.99
  • No Ads Offer$4.99
None

Bead Spinner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grapplo free?
Grapplo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bead Spinner free?
Bead Spinner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Grapplo or Bead Spinner?
Grapplo is rated higher. Grapplo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Bead Spinner averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Grapplo or Bead Spinner have ads?
Both Grapplo and Bead Spinner show ads.
Which is updated more often, Grapplo or Bead Spinner?
Grapplo ships an update weekly, and Bead Spinner weekly. Most recently, Grapplo was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bead Spinner on October 31, 2026.

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