# Power Hover vs Alto's Odyssey

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alto's Odyssey at none against Power Hover's 3. Alto's Odyssey also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 62) and chart position (#4 vs unranked). Power Hover's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Power Hover costs $0.99 and Alto's Odyssey $4.99 up front. Power Hover sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Alto's Odyssey asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Power Hover against 4.4 for Alto's Odyssey. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alto's Odyssey has 3K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Power Hover's written reviews are positive against 73% of Alto's Odyssey's.

Power Hover ships an update every 2 months, Alto's Odyssey every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Power Hover | Alto's Odyssey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-hover/id1034773723/reviews) | **[4.4 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altos-odyssey/id1182456409/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 62 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 73.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#4** |
| Size | 174 MB | 386 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oddrok Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/966814193) | [Snowman](https://appshunter.io/developer/524873456) |

## What reviewers say

### Power Hover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-hover/id1034773723)

Embark on an epic hoverboard adventure as a robot exploring over 35 unique levels. Navigate a decaying world, overcome hazards, and collect energy while enjoying a beautiful art style and original soundtrack. Unfold a mysterious robot-world story through interactive cutscenes.

**Highlights:** Control a gravity-defying hoverboard, Explore over 35 handcrafted levels, Collect energy and avoid hazards, Experience interactive story cutscenes, Compete in Boss and Challenge modes, Enjoy a pseudo-low-poly art style, Original soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Chapter 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Challenge Bolts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Are you stuck? | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 👍 Challenging yet fun gameplay
- 💎 Stunning visuals and atmospheric soundtrack
- 🕹️ Simple yet engaging mechanics
- 🔥 Highly addictive and replayable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Unresponsive controls at times
- 🕹️ Difficulty spikes in certain levels
- 🔍 Limited camera angles can be frustrating
- 💰 Lack of content for the price

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to restart certain levels
- Compatibility issues with newer iPhone models
- Glitches with battery collection and level progression

**Requested features**

- More levels and chapters to extend the story
- Customization options for characters and boards
- Endless/procedurally generated mode for high scores
- Ability to turn off music while keeping sound effects
- Controller support for a more console-like experience


### Alto's Odyssey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altos-odyssey/id1182456409)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Sports, #44 Top Paid · Action, #121 Top Paid · Games, #196 Top Paid (US App Store)

Embark on an endless sandboarding adventure across a vast, unexplored desert. Discover secrets, master a one-touch trick system, and explore diverse biomes with unique challenges and stunning visuals. Enjoy a relaxing experience with optional Zen and Photo Modes.

**Highlights:** Endless sandboarding journey, One-touch trick system, Explore diverse biomes, Unlockable characters, Zen Mode for relaxation, Photo Mode for capturing moments

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Stunning visuals and graphics
- 🎶 Calming and immersive soundtrack
- 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and therapeutic gameplay
- 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🦋 Unique and fun new features (wall riding, balloons, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌙 Poor visibility and contrast during night/dark conditions
- 🤖 Occasional performance issues and glitches
- 🤯 Frustrating randomized challenges that rely on luck
- 🐌 Slow progression and character unlocking

**Reported bugs**

- Lemurs randomly flying and attacking player
- Rocks blending into the background and causing crashes
- Challenges not registering properly (e.g. wall grinds, double backflips)
- Crashes and freezes, especially at higher distances

**Requested features**

- Ability to toggle visual effects and items in photo mode
- Faster falling speed for radio power-up crates
- More biomes and environments to explore
- Option to disable or adjust the wingsuit activation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Power Hover free?

Power Hover costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Alto's Odyssey free?

Alto's Odyssey costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Power Hover or Alto's Odyssey?

Alto's Odyssey is rated higher. Power Hover averages 4.4 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Alto's Odyssey averages 4.4 from 3K ratings.

### Do Power Hover or Alto's Odyssey have ads?

Neither Power Hover nor Alto's Odyssey shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Power Hover or Alto's Odyssey?

Power Hover ships an update every 2 months, and Alto's Odyssey every 3 months. Most recently, Power Hover was updated on October 29, 2026 and Alto's Odyssey on October 31, 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.*