# iO vs Vacuum Warrior

The clearest difference is rating: Vacuum Warrior at 4.7 against iO's 3.7. Vacuum Warrior also leads on ratings volume (664 vs 19) and review sentiment (80% vs 71%). iO's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Vacuum Warrior sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vacuum Warrior holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vacuum Warrior has 664 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of iO's written reviews are positive against 80% of Vacuum Warrior's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iO | Vacuum Warrior |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/io-a-physics-platformer/id960831187/reviews) | **[4.7 (664 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacuum-warrior/id6469552670/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **664** |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 466 MB | 398 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gamious B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/539181337) | [Benjamin Staugaard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712179678) |

## What reviewers say

### iO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/io-a-physics-platformer/id960831187)

A physics-based platformer where you manipulate size, speed, and momentum to solve over 225 challenging mazes. Features unique gameplay mechanics like portals and inverted gravity, with global leaderboards for competitive play.

**Highlights:** Size, weight, and mass manipulation, Over 225 challenging mazes, Portals and inverted gravity, Global leaderboards, Unlockable achievements, Intuitive touch controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove all advertisements | $0.99 | one-time |


### Vacuum Warrior

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vacuum-warrior/id6469552670)

Embark on a dust-busting adventure from your couch, vacuuming up massive amounts of dust with powerful vacuums and robot companions. Upgrade your gear, boost idle gains, and explore exciting locations to become a true Vacuum Warrior.

**Highlights:** Vacuuming dust, Upgrading vacuums, Robot companions, Idle gains automation, Selling dust for profit, Prestige system, Hiring managers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skins Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 250 Golden Vacuum Tokens | $3.99 | one-time |
| Enthusiast Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Free Ad Rewards | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Golden Vacuum Tokens | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Golden Vacuum Tokens | $11.99 | one-time |
| Expert Pack | $18.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Golden Vacuum Tokens | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Golden Vacuum Tokens | $44.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Golden Vacuum Tokens | $94.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 No forced ads
- 💡 Potential for more content updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches with ad rewards
- 🔁 Repetitive nature of gameplay
- 💰 Limited ways to earn premium currency

**Reported bugs**

- Managers not working reliably
- Chest rewards not being received

**Requested features**

- More floor types and customization options
- Ability to trade/convert different currencies
- Multiplayer or social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iO free?

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

### Is Vacuum Warrior free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iO or Vacuum Warrior?

Vacuum Warrior is rated higher. iO averages 3.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Vacuum Warrior averages 4.7 from 664 ratings.

### Do iO or Vacuum Warrior have ads?

Vacuum Warrior shows ads; iO does not.

### Which is updated more often, iO or Vacuum Warrior?

iO ships an update every 6 weeks, and Vacuum Warrior every 6 weeks. Most recently, iO was updated on June 9, 2026 and Vacuum Warrior on October 1, 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.*