Comparison

Arctic Rush vs First Person Hooper

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

Head to head
About

Arctic Rush

Experience endless flying adventures in a unique Arctic setting. Navigate through the frosty north pole with engaging gameplay. This title offers a straightforward yet captivating experience for players seeking a quick escape.

Highlights
  • Endless flying gameplay
  • Arctic north pole setting
  • Unique visual theme
  • Simple controls
  • Engaging challenges
Features
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Endless flying gets weird at the north pole in Arctic Rush!

About

First Person Hooper

Experience an arcade basketball game focused on mastering the jump shot with first-person shooter controls. Utilize a lock-on system for precise shooting and earn bonuses for skillful shots. Customize your environment and compete on leaderboards in various game modes.

Highlights
  • First-person shooter controls
  • Lock-on aiming system
  • Shot-power and timing mechanics
  • Multiple scoring variations
  • Court and ball customization
  • Leaderboards and achievements
  • Free play and timed modes
Features
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First Person Hooper is an arcade-style basketball game focused on the jump shot. Featuring first-person shooter controls with a lock-on system similar to modern FPS games, players can easily shoot the ball with power and timing mechanics relative to location on the court. Score with shot style bonuses and get rewarded with a power-up for swishes and bank shots. Get shots up in a relaxed island setting and customize the court to fit any mood. Rank up on the leaderboards in score and time-attack modes or master your shot in free play. GAME MODES • ARCADE (Score Attack) - Score in creative ways to achieve the highest score possible within a chosen time limit • SPOT UP (Time Attack) - Make shots from designated spots on the court and record your fastest time • ZEN (Free Play) - Relax and shoot at your leisure, perfect your jump shot, and view stats in realtime GAME CENTER • Leaderboards • Achievements FEATURES • Lock-on aiming system for quick and easy shot making • Shot-power and timing mechanic that adjusts to your movement • Multiple scoring variations such as perfect releases, swishes, bankshots, fadeaways, and more • Additional skill level for hoopers that prefer manual control • Ball, court, hoop, and crosshair customizations • Stat sheet and shot chart that tracks shot types and percentages • In-game secrets, bonuses, and special zones • Scoring multipliers up to 4x when making consecutive shots • Ability to power-up your shot for a guaranteed make • Semi-realistic basketball physics • Lefty option for left-handed players • Options to customize the interface and game experience • Online leaderboards for Arcade and Spot Up modes • Designed for replayability to master the jump shot, beat your best times and record high scores • Gamepad and controller support • Lo-fi instrumental hiphop soundtrack by hypoetical All questions, comments, and issues will be taken to heart and addressed as soon as possible. Your feedback and suggestions are welcome! If you enjoy the game, please let the world know with a positive review. Your support will allow us to provide new content and updates.

Screenshots

Arctic Rush4 screens
First Person Hooper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: First Person Hooper at Free against Arctic Rush's $0.99. First Person Hooper also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 1). Arctic Rush's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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

First Person Hooper is free to download; Arctic Rush costs $0.99 up front. First Person Hooper sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Arctic Rush asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arctic Rush holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: First Person Hooper has 1.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Arctic Rush's written reviews are positive against 93% of First Person Hooper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arctic Rush ships an update every 25 months, First Person Hooper every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Arctic Rush versus First Person Hooper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArctic RushFirst Person Hooper
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (1.9K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better93.1% of reviews
Number of ratings11.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.212.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB238 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthony HindleStarch Digital

Customer experience

Arctic Rush

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

First Person Hooper

All ratings1,890 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive93.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative5.2%

Bugs and requests

Arctic Rush

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

First Person Hooper

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Shooting meter not always responsive
  • Occasional freezing or crashing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiplayer modes (1v1, online matches)
  • More customization options (courts, balls, player models)
  • Dribbling and layup mechanics
  • Difficulty settings/AI opponents
  • Additional environments and locations

In-app purchases

None

Arctic Rush

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

First Person Hooper

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Bonus Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Arctic Rush free?
Arctic Rush costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is First Person Hooper free?
First Person Hooper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Arctic Rush or First Person Hooper?
Arctic Rush is rated higher. Arctic Rush averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while First Person Hooper averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Arctic Rush or First Person Hooper have ads?
First Person Hooper shows ads; Arctic Rush does not.
Which is updated more often, Arctic Rush or First Person Hooper?
Arctic Rush ships an update every 25 months, and First Person Hooper every 3 weeks. Most recently, Arctic Rush was updated on November 6, 2026 and First Person Hooper on November 7, 2026.

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