# Hellrider 2 vs High Risers

The clearest difference is ads: Hellrider 2 at none against High Risers's shown. Hellrider 2 also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). High Risers's advantage is ratings volume (946 vs 236). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hellrider 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and High Risers sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Hellrider 2 against 4.7 for High Risers. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 236 and 946 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Hellrider 2's written reviews are positive against 90% of High Risers's.

Hellrider 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, High Risers every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hellrider 2 | High Risers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellrider-2/id1067524957/reviews) | **[4.7 (946 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/high-risers/id1158640510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 236 | **946** |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | **90.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 189 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrey Chernyshov](https://appshunter.io/developer/973428904) | [Kumobius](https://appshunter.io/developer/449069247) |

## What reviewers say

### Hellrider 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellrider-2/id1067524957)

Embark on a thrilling adventure as a resurrected hero, battling skeletons and a powerful king. Enjoy simple one-touch controls for exhilarating journeys across land, sea, and air, culminating in epic boss encounters.

**Highlights:** One-touch gameplay, Land, sea, and air adventures, Incredible boss fights, Challenging the Skeleton King

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- ⚡ Simple yet challenging mechanics
- 🎨 Unique ragdoll physics and animations
- 🏍️ Diverse vehicles and characters
- 🎯 Well-designed levels with variety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😤 Extremely difficult difficulty curve
- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- 🎬 Forced ads despite declining them
- 🐛 Performance issues and audio cutouts
- 🎮 Unresponsive/cumbersome touch controls

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after one minute of play
- Audio cuts out after 3-4 ads
- Game freezes during audio playback
- Ad popup appears even after declining
- Performance lag during gameplay

**Requested features**

- More arenas and maps
- Additional character skins
- Two-player multiplayer mode
- Online racing system
- Steam/PC version


### High Risers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/high-risers/id1158640510)

This game challenges players to ascend as high as possible by bouncing off walls. Strategize your ascent and utilize a golden parachute for a strategic advantage. Aim for the highest score by mastering the art of vertical movement.

**Highlights:** Bounce off walls, Ascend as high as possible, Utilize a golden parachute, Score-based gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rover | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bones | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hanzō | $0.99 | one-time |
| Night Life | $0.99 | one-time |
| Down Under | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lunar Base | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| City Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Creatures Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mount Olympus | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 💎 Cute pixel art graphics
- 🎨 Variety of characters and backgrounds
- 🕰️ Good time-killer for short breaks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid content for new characters and levels
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 🔧 Occasional glitches and unresponsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on older devices
- Coins not registering properly

**Requested features**

- More unique level designs and obstacles
- Ability to customize characters
- Leaderboards and social features
- Difficulty modes or challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hellrider 2 free?

Hellrider 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is High Risers free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hellrider 2 or High Risers?

High Risers is rated higher. Hellrider 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 236 ratings, while High Risers averages 4.7 from 946 ratings.

### Do Hellrider 2 or High Risers have ads?

High Risers shows ads; Hellrider 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hellrider 2 or High Risers?

Hellrider 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and High Risers every 2 months. Most recently, Hellrider 2 was updated on October 7, 2026 and High Risers on October 9, 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.*