# aa vs Snake.io

The clearest difference is rating: Snake.io at 4.6 against aa's 3.9. Snake.io also leads on ratings volume (479K vs 11K) and review sentiment (70% vs 56%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. aa sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Snake.io sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Snake.io holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snake.io has 479K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of aa's written reviews are positive against 70% of Snake.io's.

aa ships an update every 10 days, Snake.io fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | aa | Snake.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa/id905852173/reviews) | **[4.6 (479K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snakeio-fun-online-snake/id1104692136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **479K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.0% of reviews | **69.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#22** |
| Size | 103 MB | 301 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [General Adaptive Apps Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/937589555) | [Kooapps](https://appshunter.io/developer/290924809) |

## What reviewers say

### aa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa/id905852173)

A minimalist one-tap puzzle game that tests your skill, focus, and timing. Shoot dots into a spinning circle without collision to progress through over 1,300 challenging levels. Play offline and compete with friends in this addictive, timeless experience.

**Highlights:** One-tap gameplay, Over 1,300 handcrafted levels, Offline play, Minimalist design, Challenge friends, Daily streaks

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| aa Legend | $2.99 | per month |
| aa Legend | $19.99 | per year |
| Skip Level | $0.49 | one-time |
| Skip 3 Levels | $1.19 | one-time |
| Skip 5 Levels | $1.79 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $9.99 | one-time |
| Complete aa | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and challenging
- 🎨 Customizable colors
- 💯 Satisfying when passing levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inconsistent difficulty levels
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Unbalanced gameplay on different devices

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive controls
- Incorrect ball size on newer devices
- Persistent issues with level 7 and 8
- Glitchy end-of-level screens

**Requested features**

- Skip level option
- Hint system
- Daily challenges
- Music/sound options


### Snake.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snakeio-fun-online-snake/id1104692136)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Free · Strategy, #28 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Grow your snake by consuming other players and become the largest on the board. Use strategic boosts and precise controls to outmaneuver opponents and survive as long as possible in this engaging battle royale.

**Highlights:** Grow and dominate the board, Smooth gameplay, No lag connectivity, Precision joystick control, Mass-eject booster, Online live events, Real-time leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snake Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Frostbite | $0.99 | one-time |
| Anky | $0.99 | one-time |
| Agni | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow | $0.99 | one-time |
| Connie | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aspmodeus | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sirius Bite | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cetus Way | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Snake Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Variety of skins and customization options
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 🕰️ Offline playability
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🤩 Addictive and fun gameplay loop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear if playing against real players or bots
- 📺 Excessive ads, especially for reviving
- 🔒 Limited skin unlocking options without ads or purchases
- 🕹️ Joystick controls can be glitchy at times
- 🤯 Frustrating when larger snakes trap and kill smaller ones

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches where the player's snake gets stuck or disappears
- Instances of the game crashing or freezing unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add a pause button
- Introduce a currency system to unlock skins
- Allow playing with friends in the same game
- Improve the event system to be more accessible
- Increase the size of the game area


## Frequently asked questions

### Is aa free?

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

### Is Snake.io free?

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

### Which has better reviews, aa or Snake.io?

Snake.io is rated higher. aa averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Snake.io averages 4.6 from 479K ratings.

### Do aa or Snake.io have ads?

Both aa and Snake.io show ads.

### Which is updated more often, aa or Snake.io?

aa ships an update every 10 days, and Snake.io fortnightly. Most recently, aa was updated on October 27, 2026 and Snake.io on October 27, 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.*