# Sisyphos vs Manipulator!

The clearest difference is rating: Manipulator! at 5.0 against Sisyphos's 4.2. Manipulator! also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Sisyphos's advantage is ratings volume (371 vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sisyphos sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Manipulator! sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Manipulator! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sisyphos has 371 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Sisyphos's written reviews are positive against 100% of Manipulator!'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sisyphos | Manipulator! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (371 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sisyphos/id700513505/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manipulator/id6451344813/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **371** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 573 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Florian Grolig](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479215826) | [Peter John Randol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697641811) |

## 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


### Manipulator!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manipulator/id6451344813)

Experience a unique hack and slash game set to a death-grind album. Battle enemies through brutal songs, testing your auditory and visual endurance. Can you conquer all 20 tracks?

**Highlights:** Hack and slash gameplay, Companion to a death-grind album, Battle through songs as levels, Auditory and visual stamina test, 20 tracks to survive

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donate $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Donate $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sisyphos free?

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

### Is Manipulator! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sisyphos or Manipulator!?

Manipulator! is rated higher. Sisyphos averages 4.2 out of 5 from 371 ratings, while Manipulator! averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Sisyphos or Manipulator! have ads?

Neither Sisyphos nor Manipulator! shows ads.

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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.*