Comparison

James Spring vs Hamster Inn

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

Head to head
About

James Spring

Embark on a thrilling hide-and-seek adventure where you guide James as far as possible. Discover and uncover all 44 of James' friends while navigating beautifully designed worlds and avoiding dangerous enemies. Enjoy a completely free gaming experience with simple touch controls.

Highlights
  • Endless running gameplay
  • Collect hidden friends
  • Avoid dangerous enemies
  • Explore beautiful worlds
  • Simple touch controls
  • Completely free to play
Features
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Where is everyone? Let's play hide and seek! Make James go as far as possible! Find as many James' friends as you can! - Run James as far as possible with simple touch controls - Find and Uncover rest of the 44 James' friends - Watch out cute but dangerous enemies - Travel beautiful designed worlds - No ads and completely free!

About

Hamster Inn

Manage a charming hotel as an adorable hamster innkeeper. Serve unique animal guests, upgrade your rooms, and decorate your inn with stylish items. Witness delightful hamster moments and relax with this cute management simulation game.

Highlights
  • Serve unique animal guests
  • Upgrade and decorate hotel rooms
  • Collect adorable decorations
  • Witness cute hamster moments
  • Employ skilled hamster staff
  • Relaxing idle gameplay
Features
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Hotel management when you're an adorable, tiny hamster is no easy task. But somebody's gotta squeak'n do it! Open the world's very first Hamster Inn and serve all sorts of cute animal guests. Upgrade and decorate your hotel as you provide 5-star service! With each new room, a flurry of whiskered guests eagerly await your service. Ensure their comfort, upgrade your inn, and witness a cascade of delightful moments in this vibrant inn kawaii game & management sim! Welcome Your Furry Guests - Host a variety of guests: From the traveling hamster musician to the business-hamster-on-the-go, each guest is unique and eager for your attentive service. - Keep your guests happy and earn reputation points. The better your service, the more guests will want to check-in! - React quickly to the needs of your tiny patrons to ensure a steady flow of new guests, keeping your inn bustling and lively. Upgrade & Design Your Inn - Begin with a humble inn and expand to a luxurious hamster haven with a variety of rooms and services. - Decorate with style: Choose from countless furniture and decoration items to give your inn a unique touch. - Employ skilled staff from the hamster world, from the meticulous cleaner to the skilled chef, ensuring the utmost comfort for your guests. - As your reputation grows, unlock new rooms and features to enhance your inn's charm. Collect Adorable Decorations & Items - Engage in a delightful hunt to collect unique items that give your inn a personal touch. - From classical paintings to modern décor, make your inn a reflection of your style and flair. - Show off your collection to friends and fellow innkeepers. Let your creativity shine and be the talk of the hamster world! Delight in Hamster Moments - Witness countless adorable moments as hamsters enjoy their stay, from a relaxing nap in a cozy bed to enjoying a gourmet meal. - Capture these moments with your camera and preserve memories of your furry friends. - Engage in delightful interactions with your guests, understanding their unique stories and backgrounds. Idle & Relax - Settle into the rhythm of managing your inn, letting the adorable antics of your guests melt your stress away. - With soothing music and vibrant animations, Hamster Inn is your perfect escape to a world of charm and relaxation. - Perfect for those seeking a calming game with a touch of strategy and a whole lot of cuteness! So, are you ready to dive into the world of whiskers, tiny paws, and cozy inns? Your delightful journey as an innkeeper awaits. Welcome to Hamster Inn, where every day is an adorable adventure!

Screenshots

James Spring4 screens
Hamster Inn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hamster Inn at 4.8 against James Spring's 4.0. Hamster Inn also leads on ratings volume (6.6K vs 5) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). James Spring's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support 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. Hamster Inn sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. James Spring asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hamster Inn holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hamster Inn has 6.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of James Spring's written reviews are positive against 90% of Hamster Inn's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

James Spring ships an update every 2 months, Hamster Inn every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
James Spring versus Hamster Inn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJames SpringHamster Inn
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)4.8 (6.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews — better90.1% of reviews
Number of ratings56.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#141 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB315 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSungHyuk YoonHyperBeard Inc.

Customer experience

James Spring

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%

Hamster Inn

All ratings6,638 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews1,086 reviews
Positive90.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative4.6%

Bugs and requests

James Spring

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hamster Inn

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Food levels resetting on app restart
  • Fishing instructor disappearing
  • Ads not closing properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • More themes and areas to unlock
  • Ability to automate certain tasks
  • Increased gem/currency earn rates
  • More guest/staff variety

In-app purchases

None

James Spring

No in-app purchases

18 purchases

Hamster Inn

One-time18
  • 10 Tickets Pack$0.99
  • 40k Seeds$0.99
  • 80k Seeds Pack$0.99
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  • 20 Gems Pack$1.99
  • 24 Tickets Pack$1.99
  • Recharger Pack$2.99
  • 150k Seeds$2.99
  • 300k Seeds Pack$2.99
  • Starter Pack$3.99
  • 100 Gems Pack$7.99
  • 1.2M Seeds Pack$9.99
  • Sweet Set$9.99
  • Love & Friendship Set$9.99
  • Tutti Frutti$9.99
  • Winter Set$9.99
  • Halloween Set$9.99
  • Fall Set$9.99
  • Love is Love Set$9.99

Questions

Is James Spring free?
James Spring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hamster Inn free?
Hamster Inn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, James Spring or Hamster Inn?
Hamster Inn is rated higher. James Spring averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Hamster Inn averages 4.8 from 6.6K ratings.
Do James Spring or Hamster Inn have ads?
Hamster Inn shows ads; James Spring does not.
Which is updated more often, James Spring or Hamster Inn?
James Spring ships an update every 2 months, and Hamster Inn every 4 weeks. Most recently, James Spring was updated on September 17, 2026 and Hamster Inn on September 29, 2026.

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