Absorption vs Kombinera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Absorption ships an update every 5 weeks, Kombinera weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Absorption | Kombinera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $7.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (60 ratings) | 4.8 (26 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 60 — better | 26 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 201 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 道驰 蔡 | Atari |
Customer experience
Absorption
Kombinera
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
Absorption
- No Ads Upgrade$1.99
Kombinera
No in-app purchases
Questions
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