Symmetrain vs Oberty
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Symmetrain
Engage in a high-score chase focused on symmetry and quick observation. Spot differences as you drive trains between stations, using an emergency brake to avoid delays. Challenge friends and master increasingly difficult trains and landscapes.
- High score chase gameplay
- Spot differences quickly
- Emergency brake mechanic
- Unlockable trains with unique stats
- Dynamic gameplay generation
- Hand-drawn graphics
- Game Center integration
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* Winner of the IGF 2014 Student Showcase * Symmetrain, high score chase in symmetry! Choose your train and spot all differences as quickly as you can while driving from train station to train station. But be aware, every mistake delays your train until it disappears out of view. Don't let this happen! Use the emergency brake in tricky passages and bring all passengers safely to the next train station. Challenge your friends and show them who has the best reaction and highest high score while mastering faster trains in different landscapes! ++ Pocketgamer.co.uk quote ++ “It's an ingenious concept, and it works well in practice. The controls are simple and responsive, and the whole thing is lifted by some excellent, picturebook-style hand-drawn artwork.” - Eight trains to unlock and play. each with a different speed, look and travel route. - Dynamic generated game play – every challenge is a new challenge! - A game for everyone – easy trains for beginners and children, faster and more difficult trains as you improve. - A picturesque world full of lovely hand-drawn graphics - A smooth guitar soundtrack that you will not forget - Game Center integration and iCloud synchronization - compete against your friends for the ultimate highscore!
Oberty
This minimalist puzzle game challenges players to rotate and blend cards using XOR logic to solve over 200 unique puzzles. It features a relaxing soundtrack, inclusive color schemes, and a level editor to create and share custom challenges.
- Shape-blending puzzles
- XOR logic gameplay
- 200+ puzzles
- Meditative and relaxing
- Inclusive color schemes
- Level editor
- Share custom levels
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** Most Anticipated Game – Indie Cup Ukraine’23 ** ** OFFICIAL SELECTION, DAY OF THE DEVS, THE GAME AWARDS EDITION 2023 ** Oberty is a minimalist shape-blending puzzle. Rotate and blend cards with XOR rule: "Black + Black = White". • 200+ puzzles to complete • Meditative • Minimal • Monochromatic • Relaxing and atmospheric original soundtrack • Inclusive color schemes for people with visual impairment • Level editor, create and share you cards with friends • No ads LEVEL EDITOR Create your own unique level-cards, share it to your friends by sending picture. To play level simply load it from picture of level-card.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Oberty at 4.9 against Symmetrain's 4.0. Oberty also leads on chart position (#193 vs unranked). Symmetrain's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (424 vs 19). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Symmetrain costs $0.99 and Oberty $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Oberty holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Symmetrain has 424 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Symmetrain's written reviews are positive against 67% of Oberty's.
Symmetrain ships an update every 2 weeks, Oberty every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Symmetrain | Oberty |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (424 ratings) | 4.9 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 424 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #193 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Black Pants Studio GmbH | Dmytro Denys |
Customer experience
Symmetrain
Oberty
Bugs and requests
Symmetrain
Reported bugs
7 issues- App crashes when starting game after loading menu
- Non-responsive touch detection despite accurate tapping
- Incompatible with iOS 11 and newer versions
- App fails to open or crashes immediately on launch
- Display not optimized for iPhone XS Max full height
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- Game returns to home screen after first level completion
- Game Center login required every session
Requested features
8 requests- Training mode with adjustable difficulty/speed
- Independent music and sound effects controls
- Grid overlay option for tap accuracy
- Slower initial speed for advanced players
- More diverse level designs and variations
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- Extended play sessions without rapid speed increases
- iPad-optimized version
- Alternative soundtrack options
Oberty
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Symmetrain
No in-app purchases
Oberty
No in-app purchases
