# Trumped vs Squid Game

Trumped and Squid Game both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Trumped's written reviews are positive against 45% of Squid Game's. Trumped also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Squid Game's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trumped sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Squid Game sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Squid Game holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squid Game has 40K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Trumped's written reviews are positive against 45% of Squid Game's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Trumped ships an update every 9 days, Squid Game every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trumped | Squid Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trumped/id1140594589/reviews) | **[4.8 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squid-game-unleashed/id6498719476/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **40K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 45.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 439 MB | 2.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [crazedCoders](https://appshunter.io/developer/310233264) | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) |

## What reviewers say

### Trumped

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trumped/id1140594589)

Engage in a whimsical election-themed game where you collect coins and rally supporters. Use Donald's help and a mallet to advance Joe through a series of absurd challenges and interactions.

**Highlights:** Collect coins, Rally supporters, Ride the freedom rocket, Spar with characters, Use a giant mallet

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Votes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 11 Protection | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Votes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Votes | $9.99 | one-time |
| Trailer of Votes | $24.99 | one-time |


### Squid Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squid-game-unleashed/id6498719476)

Experience thrilling multiplayer survival games inspired by the hit series. Compete in iconic challenges, team up with friends, and outlast opponents to claim victory. New content and game modes are regularly added.

**Highlights:** Iconic game modes from the series, Multiplayer battle royale, Team up with friends, Character customization, Unlock new games and features, Spectator mode

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Captures the essence of Squid Game
- 🎨 Great visuals and character customization
- 🤝 Enjoyable multiplayer experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues and server problems
- 🕹️ Unresponsive and glitchy controls
- 🔍 Lack of controller support
- 💰 Unfair ranking system and trophy loss

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing during gameplay
- Inconsistent game mechanics (e.g., Red Light, Green Light)
- Inability to progress past certain levels due to glitches
- Incorrect tracking of weekly objectives

**Requested features**

- Add more original games from the Squid Game series
- Implement a friends list and party system
- Introduce a leaderboard and competitive modes
- Improve the difficulty and variety of the games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trumped free?

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

### Is Squid Game free?

Squid Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Trumped or Squid Game?

Squid Game is rated higher. Trumped averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Squid Game averages 4.8 from 40K ratings.

### Do Trumped or Squid Game have ads?

Trumped shows ads; Squid Game does not.

### Which is updated more often, Trumped or Squid Game?

Trumped ships an update every 9 days, and Squid Game every 4 weeks. Most recently, Trumped was updated on November 2, 2026 and Squid Game on November 12, 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.*