# Sisyphos vs Skeletomb

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Skeletomb at none against Sisyphos's 6. Skeletomb also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). Sisyphos's advantage is ratings volume (389 vs 47). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sisyphos sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Skeletomb asks for nothing beyond the download.

Skeletomb holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sisyphos has 389 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Sisyphos's written reviews are positive against 80% of Skeletomb's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sisyphos ships an update every 2 months, Skeletomb monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sisyphos | Skeletomb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (389 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sisyphos/id700513505/reviews) | **[4.6 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skeletomb/id1011541203/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **389** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **81.7% of reviews** | 79.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 82 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Florian Grolig](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479215826) | [Punk Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1011541202) |

## What reviewers say

### Sisyphos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sisyphos/id700513505)

Experience the Sisyphean task of pushing a rock uphill. This game offers a unique, philosophical challenge that explores themes of futility and perseverance. It's a minimalist yet profound gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Push a rock uphill, Philosophical gameplay, Minimalist design, Humility and ego destruction themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A MODEST OFFERING | $0.99 | one-time |
| A GENEROUS OFFERING | $1.99 | one-time |
| A GENEROUS OFFERING | $2.99 | one-time |
| THE GODS ARE DELIGHTED | $4.99 | one-time |
| THE GODS ARE DELIGHTED | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Captures the essence of the Sisyphus myth
- 🤔 Thought-provoking and meditative gameplay
- 🕰️ Satisfying to pass time
- 🧠 Helps with mental health and coping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🥱 Repetitive and monotonous
- 😩 Extremely frustrating and demoralizing
- 🤯 Rage-inducing at times
- 🤷‍♀️ Unclear purpose or objective

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes
- Unresponsive controls
- Audio issues

**Requested features**

- Endless hill mode
- Character customization options
- Varied landscapes or biomes
- Progression system or achievements


### Skeletomb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skeletomb/id1011541203)

Embark on a retro arcade adventure with customizable heroes. Explore changing worlds in various modes, compete on leaderboards, and share your gameplay with instant replays. Enjoy unique music and gamepad support on an endless journey or a quirky adventure.

**Highlights:** Customizable heroes, Retro styled worlds, Adventure, Endless, and Labyrinth Modes, Instant Replays (GIFs), Gamepad support, Leaderboards and Achievements, Cloud Saves

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining gameplay
- 🎵 Amazing soundtrack
- 🎨 Charming pixel art/graphics
- 💡 High replay value
- 🆓 Free to play with optional ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Repetitive gameplay/lack of content
- 🐛 Annoying/terrible controls (initially)
- 🐛 Slow loading times/lag
- 🐛 Some users experience crashes/black screens
- 🐛 Lack of clear explanations (e.g., coins, signs)

**Reported bugs**

- No music on iPhone 5
- Black screen on launch
- Game crashes on startup
- Game doesn't load
- Lagging/choppy performance

**Requested features**

- Add boss levels
- Add a merchant for items
- Implement harder monsters at higher levels
- Add more content (characters, worlds, animations)
- Release OST


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sisyphos free?

Sisyphos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Skeletomb free?

Skeletomb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sisyphos or Skeletomb?

Skeletomb is rated higher. Sisyphos averages 4.1 out of 5 from 389 ratings, while Skeletomb averages 4.6 from 47 ratings.

### Do Sisyphos or Skeletomb have ads?

Neither Sisyphos nor Skeletomb shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sisyphos or Skeletomb?

Sisyphos ships an update every 2 months, and Skeletomb monthly. Most recently, Sisyphos was updated on November 1, 2026 and Skeletomb 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.*