# Hammer Time! vs Katy and Bob Chapter 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hammer Time! at 73% against Katy and Bob Chapter 2's 11%. Hammer Time! also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hammer Time! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Katy and Bob Chapter 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hammer Time! holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hammer Time! has 195 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Hammer Time!'s written reviews are positive against 11% of Katy and Bob Chapter 2's.

Hammer Time! ships an update every 4 months, Katy and Bob Chapter 2 every 83 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hammer Time! | Katy and Bob Chapter 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (195 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammer-time/id1057403847/reviews)** | [3.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katy-and-bob-chapter-2/id1310222370/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **195** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **72.5% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 83 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 183 MB | 365 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Binary Mill](https://appshunter.io/developer/297436457) | [8Floor Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802193607) |

## What reviewers say

### Hammer Time!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammer-time/id1057403847)

Defend a castle by swinging a giant hammer to smash incoming boulders. Survive as long as possible to achieve a high score and dominate leaderboards. Unlock a variety of unique hammers to aid your defense.

**Highlights:** Smash incoming boulders, Defend the castle gate, Timed hammer swings, Score survival time, Unlock new hammers, Leaderboard domination

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mjolnir | $0.99 | one-time |
| Battle Axe | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scepter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scythe | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dwarven Hammer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Hammer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snake | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frost Hammer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fire Hammer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Saxophone | $0.99 | one-time |
| Violet Justice | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to pick up and learn
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- ⏱️ Great time-killer/casual game
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual design
- 💰 Free-to-play with minimal ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay gets boring quickly
- 😤 Becomes overwhelming/unplayable after 30-60 seconds
- 💸 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
- 🎯 Different hammers are purely cosmetic with no functional differences
- ⚡ Poor reaction time/responsiveness of hammer mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Hammers disappear when switching apps
- Ball counter doesn't register all destroyed objects
- Lag and performance issues
- Review screen freezes on first attempt
- Game spends coins without user permission

**Requested features**

- Add levels, bosses, and progression system
- Implement power-ups and special abilities
- Create multiple game modes and maps
- Add functional upgrades for hammers (speed, reach, strength)
- Include online multiplayer and challenges


### Katy and Bob Chapter 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katy-and-bob-chapter-2/id1310222370)

Embark on a new island adventure managing a chain of cafes in a safari park. Enjoy colorful locations, fun characters, and bonus tasks across exciting levels. Upgrade your team and collect trophies in this captivating story.

**Highlights:** Safari park cafe management, Colorful locations, Exciting levels, Fun characters, Bonus tasks, Upgradable team, Trophy collection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy full version of game | $1.99 | one-time |
| Start offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| One minute offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| Season offer | $10.99 | one-time |
| Buy full version of game | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hammer Time! free?

Hammer Time! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Katy and Bob Chapter 2 free?

Katy and Bob Chapter 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hammer Time! or Katy and Bob Chapter 2?

Hammer Time! is rated higher. Hammer Time! averages 4.1 out of 5 from 195 ratings, while Katy and Bob Chapter 2 averages 3.2 from 15 ratings.

### Do Hammer Time! or Katy and Bob Chapter 2 have ads?

Katy and Bob Chapter 2 shows ads; Hammer Time! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hammer Time! or Katy and Bob Chapter 2?

Hammer Time! ships an update every 4 months, and Katy and Bob Chapter 2 every 83 months. Most recently, Hammer Time! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Katy and Bob Chapter 2 on October 23, 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.*