# Small Fry vs Snaker.io !

The clearest difference is ads: Small Fry at none against Snaker.io !'s shown. Small Fry also leads on iOS requirement (5.0 vs 13.0). Snaker.io !'s advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (130K vs 219). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Small Fry sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Snaker.io ! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Snaker.io ! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snaker.io ! has 130K ratings behind it against 219, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 66% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Small Fry | Snaker.io ! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (219 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/small-fry/id734609210/reviews) | **[4.6 (130K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snakerio/id1441086260/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 219 | **130K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.7% of reviews | **65.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Noodlecake](https://appshunter.io/developer/370828169) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Small Fry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/small-fry/id734609210)

Embark on a thrilling ocean adventure as a tiny fish evading predators and obstacles. Navigate through water, air, and space with simple controls, utilizing power-ups and completing challenges. Compete with others on leaderboards and customize your character.

**Highlights:** One-touch controls, Seamless water, air, and space transitions, Upgradable power-ups, 60+ challenges, Achievements and leaderboards, Character customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2,000 Clam Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Pearl Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Clam Doubler | $3.99 | one-time |
| 12,000 Clam Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60 Pearl Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Clam Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 150 Pearl Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Clam Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 500 Pearl Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visual design
- ✨ Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 🆓 No mandatory purchases to progress
- 🎯 Clever strategic elements (water/air/space divisions)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and force closes
- 📱 Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🎮 Repetitive gameplay and limited content variety

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during gameplay
- Force close on iOS 6.1.5 and older versions
- Incompatible with iOS 11 and newer versions
- Black screen at loading
- In-app purchase transactions not processing

**Requested features**

- Update app for current iOS versions and iPad compatibility
- Option to remove ads permanently
- More diverse enemies and environmental variations
- Improved control mechanics and responsiveness
- New game modes and challenges


### Snaker.io !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snakerio/id1441086260)

Engage in a thrilling arena battle against other snakes. Consume energy to grow your snake and become the largest in the game. Dominate the competition and prove you're the biggest snake around.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer arena battles, Grow your snake by eating energy, Compete to be the biggest snake, Addictive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and simple concept
- 💡 Unique 3D snake game
- 🚀 Offline playability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🤖 Suspected use of bots/AI players
- 🔍 Lack of real multiplayer

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Inconsistent collision detection
- Progression data loss after updates
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode with real players
- More game modes and challenges
- Ability to pause the game
- Improved controls and responsiveness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Small Fry free?

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

### Is Snaker.io ! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Small Fry or Snaker.io !?

Snaker.io ! is rated higher. Small Fry averages 4.2 out of 5 from 219 ratings, while Snaker.io ! averages 4.6 from 130K ratings.

### Do Small Fry or Snaker.io ! have ads?

Snaker.io ! shows ads; Small Fry does not.

### Which is updated more often, Small Fry or Snaker.io !?

Small Fry ships an update every 2 months, and Snaker.io ! every 2 months. Most recently, Small Fry was updated on October 20, 2026 and Snaker.io ! on October 28, 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.*