Comparison

Swipe! vs Spark Media Player

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

Head to head
About

Swipe!

Engage your mind and reflexes with a fast-paced challenge. Swipe arrows off the screen in the direction they point before they accumulate. Offers multiple game modes and global leaderboards for competitive play.

Highlights
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Five distinct play modes
  • Timed challenges
  • Global high scores
  • Unlimited replayability
Features
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A fast & fun challenge to keep brain and fingers busy. Arrows slide onto the screen from all directions. Your goal is to remove them as swiftly as possible by swiping them off screen in the direction they point - be quick though as things soon speed up. Multiple games modes from 'simple' through to 'sudden death'. Play the 'timed' challenges and compete against the rest of the world to become the fastest player. • Simple, yet addictive gameplay • Five distinct play modes - each offering different challenges • Time challenges • Game Center support for global high scores, times & achievements • Unlimited replay appeal

About

Spark Media Player

This app functions as a high-performance media player for your personal digital content and remote network playlists. It offers seamless integration with Xtream Codes API or M3U playlists, allowing you to organize and stream your media across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Xtream Codes API integration
  • M3U/M3U8 playlist support
  • Multi-profile and playlist management
  • Cinematic user interface
  • Advanced playback controls
  • Personalized library with favorites and search
  • Multi-device support (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV)
Features
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Spark Media Player: Your Ultimate Media Player for High-Quality Viewing Spark Media Player is a powerful and versatile media engine that delivers a smooth, premium viewing experience across all your Apple devices. Designed for seamless usability and zero clutter, it acts as a high-performance reader for your personally owned digital content and remote network playlists. Whether you are loading a local media file or streaming from remote network servers, Spark Media Player provides a reliable, lightning-fast media experience without interruptions. IMPORTANT NOTICE: • Spark Media Player does not provide, host, sell, or promote any media content, digital playlists, or streaming services. • Users must add and manage their own legally acquired media credentials or M3U playlist URLs (via Xtream Codes API or standard playlist links). • We do not endorse or support the streaming of copyright-protected material without explicit permission from the rightful intellectual property holder. KEY FEATURES: • Dual Integration Engine: Seamlessly connect using your personal Xtream Codes API credentials or upload raw M3U / M3U8 playlist configurations. • Multi-Profile & Playlist Management: Effortlessly organize, manage, and switch between multiple network playlist providers or media servers. • Cinematic User Interface: Navigation built for modern displays. Enjoy an intuitive layout that separates Live TV, Movies, and TV Series perfectly. • Advanced Playback Controls: Features optimized video player engines supporting fast channel switching (zapping), fluid rendering, and major digital formats. • Personalized Library: Pin your top feeds to your favorites list, organize channels by categories, and use global search to find content instantly. • Multi-Device Support: Fully responsive layout designed to scale beautifully across your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Stream your personal media on your own terms, wherever and whenever you want. Download Spark Media Player today and take control of your digital library! Terms of use - https://redripsolutions.com/terms Privacy Policy - https://redripsolutions.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Swipe!4 screens
Spark Media Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spark Media Player at weekly against Swipe!'s every 46 months. Spark Media Player also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Swipe!'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spark Media Player holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 11 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Swipe! ships an update every 46 months, Spark Media Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Swipe! versus Spark Media Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwipe!Spark Media Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings)4.6 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings711 — better
Update frequencyEvery 46 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDizzy Squirrel LimitedRedrip Solutions

Customer experience

Swipe!

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

Spark Media Player

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.3%

In-app purchases

None

Swipe!

No in-app purchases

None

Spark Media Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Swipe! free?
Swipe! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spark Media Player free?
Spark Media Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Swipe! or Spark Media Player?
Spark Media Player is rated higher. Swipe! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Spark Media Player averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.
Do Swipe! or Spark Media Player have ads?
Neither Swipe! nor Spark Media Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Swipe! or Spark Media Player?
Swipe! ships an update every 46 months, and Spark Media Player weekly. Most recently, Swipe! was updated on October 23, 2026 and Spark Media Player on October 28, 2026.

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