Comparison

Whirlwind vs VoltPath

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

Head to head
About

Whirlwind

Control a character who must spin a sword to fend off waves of monsters. Navigate through an odd world, defeat various enemy types, and strive to be the last one standing. Simple controls and addictive gameplay make survival a constant challenge.

Highlights
  • Spin sword to attack and defend
  • Avoid approaching enemies
  • Simple tilt and D-pad controls
  • Four unique enemy types
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Game Center leaderboards and achievements
Features
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The only dependable thing in the middle of the nest of monsters is a sword. Whirl the sword to survive to the last. Don't stop! Alfredo Jr. has fought the enemies alone in the odd world. He has to whirl a sword to survive. 'If I defeat all of the enemies, I could escape from here.' He think this way and doesn't stop whirling a sword. Characters' informations Alfredo Jr. : He has whirled a sword. He doesn't know how to stop it. Skeletons : Normal but numerous. Zombies : Slow and very pressing. Ghouls : Very fast. You always have to be vigilant. Chasers : Be cautious to avoid their observation. They will chase Alfredo Jr. until one of the two is dead. Features * Avoid the approaching enemies and attack them with the whirling sword * Simple controls : Supports 'Tilt' and 'D-pad' * 4 kinds of unique enemies * Simple but very addictive play * Supports Game center leaderboards : Play with other players worldwide * Supports Game center achievements

About

VoltPath

Features
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VoltPath is the untangling puzzle that fits the in-between minutes of your day. A tangle of glowing wires lands on your screen. Tap one dot, tap another, and they swap places. Untangle every wire until the whole circuit lights up. That's the whole game, and it feels wonderful on the second try and the two-hundredth. It's made for the kettle-boiling, school-run, one-more-before-bed moments. A puzzle takes minutes. Put the phone down mid-puzzle and VoltPath keeps your place, moves and all. Pick it back up in portrait or landscape, exactly where you left it. WHAT'S WAITING FOR YOU · Daily Circuit. One new puzzle every day, the same one for everyone, generated on your device and ready offline. Finish it and your stats stay posted until tomorrow's tangle arrives at midnight UTC. · Light the City. Twelve hand-built campaign levels, each teaching one new skill: tracing a wire, spotting self-crossings, working around fixed terminals. Finish a level to unlock the next, and revisit old favorites to beat your best. · Free Play. Easy, Medium, or Hard tangles whenever you want a puzzle that isn't part of anything. · Hints that nudge, never spoil. The first tap lights up a wire. The second suggests a swap. You still make the move, and Undo is always welcome for exploring ideas. · Your Progress. Personal bests, milestones, and three circuit themes. Neon from your first puzzle, then Amber and Aurora as you play. · Result cards. Share your move count and the starting tangle with friends. Your solution stays secret, so they get the puzzle, not the answer. · Comfort controls. Adjustable audio and haptics, plus Reduce Motion support. VoltPath is a small, bright place to put your brain down for five minutes. Your circuit is waiting. Find your next bright idea. Download VoltPath.

Screenshots

Whirlwind4 screens
VoltPath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Whirlwind at 6.0 against VoltPath's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Whirlwind versus VoltPath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhirlwindVoltPath
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB31 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMagic CubeOtterPouch Software

In-app purchases

None

Whirlwind

No in-app purchases

None

VoltPath

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Whirlwind free?
Whirlwind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VoltPath free?
VoltPath is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Whirlwind or VoltPath have ads?
Neither Whirlwind nor VoltPath shows ads.

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