# Absorption vs TunnelWorm

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TunnelWorm at none against Absorption's 1. TunnelWorm also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and device support (5 vs 3). Absorption's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (60 vs 6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Absorption sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TunnelWorm asks for nothing beyond the download.

TunnelWorm holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Absorption has 60 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Absorption ships an update every 5 weeks, TunnelWorm every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Absorption | TunnelWorm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absorption/id918034209/reviews) | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tunnelworm/id1294101736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 34 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [道驰 蔡](https://appshunter.io/developer/490337864) | [Marek Sokol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1238312847) |

## What reviewers say

### Absorption

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absorption/id918034209)

Control a circle to absorb enemies and earn points. Avoid walls and other enemies to survive. Unlock special power-ups and progress through unique levels in this addictive, one-handed arcade game.

**Highlights:** Absorb enemies for points, One-handed controls, Avoid collisions, Special power-ups, 35 unique levels, Game Center integration

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced and addictive
- 👍 Unique and interesting concept
- 🎨 Appealing minimalist graphics
- 🎶 Good music and sound effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls are difficult and imprecise
- 👀 Finger blocks visibility of gameplay
- 💢 Difficulty ramps up too quickly
- 📺 Intrusive and frequent ads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup for some devices
- Unresponsive controls and delayed inputs

**Requested features**

- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Ability to save progress and continue later
- Power-ups or upgrades to enhance gameplay
- Compatibility improvements for smaller screens


### TunnelWorm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tunnelworm/id1294101736)

Guide a worm through increasingly challenging obstacles. Test your reflexes and endurance as the speed and difficulty escalate. Aim to survive as long as possible and surpass your personal best score.

**Highlights:** Obstacle avoidance, Increasing speed and difficulty, High score tracking, Simple controls, Addictive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Absorption free?

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

### Is TunnelWorm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Absorption or TunnelWorm?

TunnelWorm is rated higher. Absorption averages 4.3 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while TunnelWorm averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Absorption or TunnelWorm have ads?

Neither Absorption nor TunnelWorm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Absorption or TunnelWorm?

Absorption ships an update every 5 weeks, and TunnelWorm every 4 months. Most recently, Absorption was updated on November 1, 2026 and TunnelWorm on November 3, 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.*