Comparison

Colorbs vs simian.interface++

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

Head to head
About

Colorbs

A minimalistic puzzle game blending falling blocks and match-3 mechanics. Strategically move rows to match three or more orbs before they stack too high. Enjoy endless gameplay with achievements and leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Minimalistic design
  • Falling blocks and match-3 blend
  • Strategic row movement
  • Endless gameplay
  • Achievements and leaderboards
  • Challenge friends
Features
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Colorbs is a puzzle game that will play with your brain and strategic thinking, carefully designed by one person in minimalistic style and vibe. Featured by Apple in "Best New Games" worldwide! It is a nice blend between "falling blocks" and "match-3" games. Move rows and match orbs in groups of three or more. Then wait for new blocks coming from the top of the screen. Do not allow your orbs stack too high! Colorbs is completely free to play. Features: - Endless gameplay - 9 colors, 10 orb types, 11 figures - Achievements - Leaderboards - Challenge your friends on Game Center - Universal app (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch) Try also my other games: Commander Pixman, Matchblocks and Boxed Ball! www.one-minute-games.com @oneminutegames

About

simian.interface++

An abstract puzzle game that challenges players with pattern recognition and intuition. It features a unique soundtrack, an original version of the game, and a new infinite mode with procedurally generated content for endless replayability.

Highlights
  • Abstract puzzle experience
  • Pattern recognition challenges
  • Intuitive gameplay
  • Original game included
  • Infinite_loop mode
  • Procedurally generated levels
Features
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simian.interface++, the fully featured update to the Flash game simian.interface, is an abstract puzzle experience for simian participants of all ages and abilities. There are no explicit rules, no instructions, and very simple controls. Inspired by tabletop puzzles, modern art, and cognitive psychology experiments, simian.interface++ presents challenges that must be solved using pattern recognition, intuition, and experimentation. features: - an incredible soundtrack composed by chiptune artist Note! - the original simian.interface - the new 'infinite_loop' mode, with procedurally generated levels, and randomized music and story content! infinite replay value! *This is essentially the same version of the game that was published on iOS by Chillingo from 2014-2017. However, it has been updated for modern devices, and is now self-published so we can ensure that it stays functional and available. Apologies to anyone who purchased the old version.

Screenshots

Colorbs4 screens
simian.interface++4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: simian.interface++ at 100% against Colorbs's 30%. simian.interface++ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Colorbs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (53 vs 5). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. simian.interface++ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Colorbs asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

simian.interface++ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colorbs has 53 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Colorbs's written reviews are positive against 100% of simian.interface++'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Colorbs ships an update every 3 months, simian.interface++ daily. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Colorbs versus simian.interface++: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColorbssimian.interface++
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (53 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings53 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOne Minute Gamesvested interest LLC

Customer experience

Colorbs

All ratings53 ratings
Positive71.7%
Neutral9.4%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive29.7%
Neutral8.1%
Negative62.2%

simian.interface++

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Colorbs

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

simian.interface++

One-time1
  • Buy Full Game$1.99

Questions

Is Colorbs free?
Colorbs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is simian.interface++ free?
simian.interface++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Colorbs or simian.interface++?
simian.interface++ is rated higher. Colorbs averages 4.0 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while simian.interface++ averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Colorbs or simian.interface++ have ads?
Colorbs shows ads; simian.interface++ does not.
Which is updated more often, Colorbs or simian.interface++?
Colorbs ships an update every 3 months, and simian.interface++ daily. Most recently, Colorbs was updated on October 4, 2026 and simian.interface++ on September 23, 2026.

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