# Switchy Sides vs Gold Hunter

The clearest difference is rating: Gold Hunter at 5.0 against Switchy Sides's 4.3. Gold Hunter also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 61%). Switchy Sides's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Switchy Sides sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Gold Hunter sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gold Hunter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Switchy Sides has 61 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Switchy Sides's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gold Hunter's.

Switchy Sides ships an update every 5 weeks, Gold Hunter every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Switchy Sides | Gold Hunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchy-sides/id1124073720/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-hunter/id1667172144/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [tastypill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022434729) | [Eremenko Aleksey](https://appshunter.io/developer/425645891) |

## What reviewers say

### Switchy Sides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchy-sides/id1124073720)

Test your reflexes and accuracy in this fast-paced avoidance game. Tap to switch sides and dodge obstacles, collecting stars to unlock new characters. With challenging levels and an endless mode, you might find yourself hopelessly addicted.

**Highlights:** Tap to switch sides, Avoid obstacles, Collect stars, Unlock special characters, 52 challenging levels, Endless play mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### Gold Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-hunter/id1667172144)

Collect gold treasures across 150 challenging levels while evading enemies. Utilize ladders, bars, and a weapon to break bricks and progress. Enjoy a game with no time limits and no fall damage.

**Highlights:** 150 challenging levels, Treasure collection gameplay, Enemy evasion mechanics, Ladder and bar navigation, Brick-breaking weapon, Game Center support, One-finger swipe controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10.000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50.000 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 lives | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100.000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 999.999 coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Switchy Sides free?

Switchy Sides is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Gold Hunter free?

Gold Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Switchy Sides or Gold Hunter?

Gold Hunter is rated higher. Switchy Sides averages 4.3 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Gold Hunter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Switchy Sides or Gold Hunter have ads?

Neither Switchy Sides nor Gold Hunter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Switchy Sides or Gold Hunter?

Switchy Sides ships an update every 5 weeks, and Gold Hunter every 3 months. Most recently, Switchy Sides was updated on September 18, 2026 and Gold Hunter on September 18, 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.*