# Pop the Pig vs Sam's Level Maker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pop the Pig at none against Sam's Level Maker's 3. Pop the Pig also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Sam's Level Maker's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (467 vs 126). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sam's Level Maker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Pop the Pig asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sam's Level Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 126 and 467 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Pop the Pig's written reviews are positive against 71% of Sam's Level Maker's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pop the Pig | Sam's Level Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-the-pig/id1124166903/reviews) | **[4.5 (467 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sams-level-maker/id1213829805/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 126 | **467** |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 60 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Goliath BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/663801181) | [Mustafa Rasheed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102888323) |

## What reviewers say

### Pop the Pig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-the-pig/id1124166903)

A fast-paced arcade game where players help a hungry pig eat as many falling hamburgers as possible before time runs out. Avoid bombs, collect chef hats for extra time, and complete missions to unlock new levels. It's a challenging and fun skill-based game for kids.

**Highlights:** Eat falling hamburgers, Avoid exploding bombs, Collect chef hats for time bonuses, 33 challenging levels, Unlock new levels, Fast-paced gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sam's Level Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sams-level-maker/id1213829805)

Design and build your own custom game levels with a wide variety of tiles, objects, and enemies. Bring your creative ideas to life with an easy-to-use interface and share your creations with others. Offers endless possibilities for platforming gameplay.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-use drag-and-drop interface, Wide range of tiles and objects, Variety of enemies and power-ups, Share created levels with others, Super Sams World-style gameplay, Endless replay value

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get one extra Life | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 10 more level slots | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove all Ads in the game | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun level creation
- 🚀 Simple and intuitive
- 💡 Reminds of Mario Maker
- 🎨 Good art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔒 In-app purchases not working
- 🔍 Difficulty finding good levels

**Reported bugs**

- Levels being deleted on water placement
- Enemies not moving or interacting properly
- Crashing when placing certain objects

**Requested features**

- Add more enemies and tiles
- Implement boss fights
- Allow more customization options
- Improve level search functionality
- Fix music reset issue on death


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pop the Pig free?

Pop the Pig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sam's Level Maker free?

Sam's Level Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pop the Pig or Sam's Level Maker?

Sam's Level Maker is rated higher. Pop the Pig averages 4.1 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while Sam's Level Maker averages 4.5 from 467 ratings.

### Do Pop the Pig or Sam's Level Maker have ads?

Sam's Level Maker shows ads; Pop the Pig does not.

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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.*