# Insanity! vs Spin Spike

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spin Spike at none against Insanity!'s 4. Spin Spike also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Insanity!'s advantage is ratings volume (597 vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Insanity! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Spin Spike asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spin Spike holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Insanity! has 597 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Insanity! ships an update monthly, Spin Spike weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Insanity! | Spin Spike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (597 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insanity/id892935435/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-spike/id6757503492/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **597** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 70 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Artem Rakhmatulin](https://appshunter.io/developer/507739701) | [Paul O'Neill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848381983) |

## What reviewers say

### Insanity!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insanity/id892935435)

This is an arcade game where players will repeatedly fail until they achieve victory. It features a neon aesthetic, multiple game modes, and a large collection of quotes. The game has achieved millions of downloads.

**Highlights:** Arcade gameplay, Neon aesthetic, Multiple game modes, Challenging difficulty, Extensive quotes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Character and Ad Removal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bubble Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bubble Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bubble Pack 10 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Addictive
- 👍 Challenging
- 👍 Simple but works well
- 👍 Responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No longer supported
- 🐛 Rewards and Arena no longer work
- 👎 Obtrusive ads
- 🐛 Broken after latest update
- 🐛 Controls issues

**Reported bugs**

- High scores not showing on leaderboard
- Inverted controls in certain stages
- Inability to access menus

**Requested features**

- Pause feature
- Leaderboard
- Customization options (characters, backgrounds)
- Rewards/incentives for daily play


### Spin Spike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-spike/id6757503492)

Test your timing and precision in this addictive arcade game by placing spikes on a rotating circle. Utilize strategic power-ups and a risky shot system to achieve high scores. Navigate danger zones and aim for the ultimate precision challenge.

**Highlights:** Precision spike placement, Risky shot system with combo bonuses, Strategic power-ups (bombs), Danger zones requiring spike clearing, High score chasing, Smooth, responsive gameplay, Haptic feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Insanity! free?

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

### Is Spin Spike free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Insanity! or Spin Spike?

Spin Spike is rated higher. Insanity! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 597 ratings, while Spin Spike averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Insanity! or Spin Spike have ads?

Neither Insanity! nor Spin Spike shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Insanity! or Spin Spike?

Insanity! ships an update monthly, and Spin Spike weekly. Most recently, Insanity! was updated on September 16, 2026 and Spin Spike on September 19, 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.*