Comparison

Absorption vs Kombinera

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

Head to head
About

Absorption

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
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In Absorption, you live by absorbing from enemies. You get score faster when you absorb more enemies at the same time. It’s easy to play and insanely additive. When you get familiar with it, you will see that there’s nothing more satisfying than the feeling of genuine achievement after you’ve absorbed so many enemies. ONE-HANDED CONTROLS: Touch and move the circle, super simple.Touch anywhere to move the circle.If your finger blocks the circle, try touch elsewhere to move. ABSORB ENEMIES: You get score by absorbing enemies. And they will die when being drained. AVOID HITING ANYTHING: You will die hitting a wall or a enemy. SPECIAL EFFECT: Want to get a super power up? Survive 35 seconds first. FEATURES: >Really addictive quick-fix game >Different types of enemies >35 unique levels >Save and share your progress on Game Center.

About

Kombinera

Control multiple colored balls simultaneously in this challenging puzzle platformer. Combine all balls to complete perilous levels, avoid hazards, and utilize special abilities. Uncover a complex storyline and unlock new levels with collectibles.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous multi-ball control
  • Combine balls to complete levels
  • Avoid hazards and obstacles
  • Utilize special ball abilities
  • 300 challenging puzzles
  • Unlock levels with collectibles
  • Vibrant neon visuals and electronic audio
Features
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Control multiple colored balls simultaneously in this brain-bending puzzle platformer. It's up to you to combine every ball and complete each perilous level. Can you solve them all? Can you save King Kombine from the Kave of Kaos? Formidable puzzles. Precise navigation. Balls. Simultaneous control. A fallen king… Move Simultaneously! All balls move in unison, requiring creative problem solving and a well thought-out plan. Combine Balls! Merge all balls together to complete levels. Avoid Obstacles! Hazards abound, making for a perilous journey through each stage.. Special abilities Different balls have special abilities, needed to traverse or overcome obstacles. Challenging Puzzles! Simple and accessible to pick up, but the puzzles grow more diabolical as you progress! Core features *Progress through 300 increasingly complex puzzles. *Encounter new hazards and abilities. *Replay levels to achieve best times. *Grab collectibles to unlock new levels *Vibrant neon visual style accompanied by electronic audio tracks. *In-depth, complex, heart-tugging emotional storyline. *Accessible controls.

Screenshots

Absorption4 screens
Kombinera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kombinera at 100% against Absorption's 53%. Kombinera also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Absorption's advantage is price (Free vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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

Absorption is free to download; Kombinera costs $7.99 up front. Absorption sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kombinera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kombinera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Absorption's written reviews are positive against 100% of Kombinera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Absorption ships an update every 5 weeks, Kombinera weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Absorption versus Kombinera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbsorptionKombinera
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.3 (60 ratings)4.8 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings60 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB201 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer道驰 蔡Atari

Customer experience

Absorption

All ratings60 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews288 reviews
Positive53.1%
Neutral11.8%
Negative35.1%

Kombinera

All ratings26 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Absorption

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes on startup for some devices
  • Unresponsive controls and delayed inputs

Requested features

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

Kombinera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Absorption

One-time1
  • No Ads Upgrade$1.99
None

Kombinera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Absorption free?
Absorption is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kombinera free?
Kombinera costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Absorption or Kombinera?
Kombinera is rated higher. Absorption averages 4.3 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Kombinera averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.
Do Absorption or Kombinera have ads?
Neither Absorption nor Kombinera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Absorption or Kombinera?
Absorption ships an update every 5 weeks, and Kombinera weekly. Most recently, Absorption was updated on October 24, 2026 and Kombinera on October 24, 2026.

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