Comparison

Sky Whale vs Mnet Plus

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

Head to head
About

Sky Whale

Bounce your narwhal through the sky collecting donuts to stay airborne. Use clouds and items to go higher, unlock new gear, and trigger special boosts. Experience the game from a popular TV show, now with an augmented reality mode.

Highlights
  • Bounce and collect donuts
  • Unlock new items and boosts
  • Trigger special combos
  • Augmented Reality mode
  • Play offline
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Bounce through the sky collecting donuts to keep your narwhal up in the air! Use clouds and crazy objects to bounce higher and farther. Insane combos will take your narwhal into outer space. And scuba gear will send him on an underwater adventure. Earn coins to unlock awesome items, blasting your narwhal farther than he’s ever gone before! · Play the REAL game from Nickelodeon's new show: GAME SHAKERS! · The more donuts you collect, the longer you bounce through the sky! · Insane item combos add boosts to your bounce like: DOUBLE MONEY MONKEY TOILET! · Pick up the special rainbow donut to trigger the ultimate SUGAR RUSH! · The more you unlock the farther you go! New AR Mode Bring the fun of Sky Whale into your real world, 3D space! Now, you can play Sky Whale in AR mode and collect treasure in the bedroom, the backyard, or just about anywhere. AR Compatibility Sky Whale AR Mode only works with iOS 11 and above and on the following devices: iPhone 6s and later, iPhone SE, iPad Pro 1st and 2nd Gen (9.7, 10.5 or 12.9), and iPad 2017 and later. Be sure to update your device to the latest operating system. Sky Whale collects personal user data as well as non-personal user data (including aggregated data). User data collection is in accordance with applicable law, such as COPPA. User data may be used, for example, to respond to user requests; enable users to take advantage of certain features and services; personalize content and advertising; and manage and improve Nickelodeon's services. For more information regarding Nickelodeon’s use of personal user data, please visit the Nickelodeon Group Privacy Policy below. Our Privacy Policy is in addition to any terms, conditions or policies agreed to between you and Apple, Inc., and Nickelodeon and its affiliated entities are not responsible for Apple's collection or use of your personal user data and information. Additionally, this App may use “local notifications.” Local notifications are sent directly from the App to your device (you don’t need to be connected to the Internet) and may be used to notify you of new content or events within your App, among other reasons. Use of this app is subject to the Nickelodeon End User License Agreement. Sky Whale may contain in-app advertising. For users residing in the EU, Sky Whale may include the use of persistent identifiers for game management purposes and installation of this app constitutes your permission to such usage of persistent identifiers for all users on your device. Privacy Policy: http://www.nick.com/privacy-policy/ End User License Agreement: http://www.nick.com/nick-eula/ The End User License Agreement for this app includes arbitration for disputes – see FAQs: http://www.nick.com/faqs/

About

Mnet Plus

This platform offers a comprehensive K-POP fan experience, featuring music, performances, voting, and exclusive content. Engage with your favorite artists through daily missions, collect digital photocards, and enjoy an ad-free experience with premium access.

Highlights
  • K-POP music and performances
  • Fan voting and live schedules
  • Digital photocards (Mpickard)
  • Daily missions for points (MplePoints)
  • Exclusive content
  • Ad-free premium option
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Vote, Play, Love All of K-POP, Mnet Plus Mnet Plus, the global K-POP platform for fans everywhere! Enjoy music, performances, voting, photocards, and exclusive content – everything you love about K-POP, all in one place. Only on Mnet Plus The fun of discovering the hottest K-POP content Votes and live schedules, all at a glance Collect and keep your favorite moments with Mpickard Earn MplePoints every day with a variety of fun missions Immerse yourself in K-POP, completely ad-free with Mnet Plus Premium Your K-POP passion starts here. Experience K-POP closer than ever on Mnet Plus. [Mnet Plus Official Channels] - Website: mnetplus.world - Twitter: twitter.com/mnetplus - Instagram: Instagram.com/mnetplus_official - Threads: threads.net/@mnetplus_official - Youtube: youtube.com/c/MnetPlus - TikTok: tiktok.com/@mnetplus_official [Service Access Permissions] - Required permissions: Device and app history (for app performance improvement and error checking), Device ID (for device identification and ad tracking) - Optional permissions: Camera (for taking photos when creating posts), Photos/Media/Files (for attaching photos when creating posts), Notifications (to allow and receive push notifications) *You can use the service without agreeing to optional permissions, but some features may be limited. [Terms of Service and Privacy Policy] - Terms of Service: https://www.mnetplus.world/cl/policy?target=terms - Privacy Policy: https://www.mnetplus.world/cl/policy?target=privacy [Help Center] https://mnetplus.zendesk.com/hc ---- Developer Contact Information CJ ENM Co., Ltd. CJ E&M Center, 66, Sangamsan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 03926, Korea 106-81-51510

Screenshots

Sky Whale4 screens
Mnet Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sky Whale at 83% against Mnet Plus's 20%. Sky Whale also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Mnet Plus's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price and ratings volume 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. Mnet Plus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Sky Whale asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sky Whale holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Sky Whale's written reviews are positive against 20% of Mnet Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sky Whale ships an update every 2 months, Mnet Plus weekly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Sky Whale versus Mnet Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSky WhaleMnet Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.9K ratings) — better2.2 (1.6K ratings)
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews — better19.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2.9K — better1.6K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size369 MB225 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperViacom International Inc.CJ ENM Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Sky Whale

All ratings2,867 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews413 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral8.5%
Negative8.5%

Mnet Plus

All ratings1,578 ratings
Positive27.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative68.2%
Written reviews691 reviews
Positive19.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative74.0%

User reviews

Sky Whale

From 2.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive game
  • 🚀 Offline playability
  • 💡 Connections to the Game Shakers TV show
  • 🤩 Awesome and creative concept

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 🔋 Limited number of donuts
  • 🤔 Lack of new content and updates

Mnet Plus

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Decent app
  • 🚀 Voting made easy for international fans
  • 💡 Good for supporting artists

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Inconsistent voting criteria
  • ⚠️ Concerns about rigged voting
  • 🤖 Excessive ads and forced video watching
  • 🔌 Frequent app updates required

Bugs and requests

Sky Whale

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Snorkel item not working as expected
  • Donut count not registering correctly
  • AR mode not available on all devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and worlds to explore
  • Ability to customize the narwhal/whale
  • Multiplayer or social features to compete with friends
  • Seasonal or holiday-themed updates

Mnet Plus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login and account issues
  • Voting functionality not working as expected
  • Constant app crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve content moderation and comment filtering
  • Provide more transparency in voting process
  • Enhance app stability and reduce glitches

In-app purchases

None

Sky Whale

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Mnet Plus

Subscriptions1
  • Mnet Plus Premium$3.991 Month
One-time9
  • MplePoint 290p$0.79
  • MplePoint 580p$1.49
  • MplePoint 870p$2.19
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  • MplePoint 1460p$3.69
  • MplePoint 2040p$5.09
  • MplePoint 3200p$7.99
  • MplePoint 7280p$18.49
  • MplePoint 29100p$72.90
  • MplePoint 58200p$144.99

Questions

Is Sky Whale free?
Sky Whale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mnet Plus free?
Mnet Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sky Whale or Mnet Plus?
Sky Whale is rated higher. Sky Whale averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Mnet Plus averages 2.2 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Sky Whale or Mnet Plus have ads?
Mnet Plus shows ads; Sky Whale does not.
Which is updated more often, Sky Whale or Mnet Plus?
Sky Whale ships an update every 2 months, and Mnet Plus weekly. Most recently, Sky Whale was updated on November 11, 2026 and Mnet Plus on November 11, 2026.

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