# Rocketboat vs Shockbot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shockbot at 50% against Rocketboat's 0%. Rocketboat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shockbot sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Rocketboat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rocketboat holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 17 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Rocketboat's written reviews are positive against 50% of Shockbot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rocketboat | Shockbot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocketboat-pilot/id1175583108/reviews)** | [4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shockbot/id6451007065/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 184 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Present Day Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175583107) | [Glowmatic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358008284) |

## What reviewers say

### Rocketboat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocketboat-pilot/id1175583108)

Embark on an action-adventure platformer with a unique visual style blending pixel art and 3D. Experience a humorous story filled with nostalgic nods, sci-fi tropes, and conspiracy themes, all set to a retro soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Unique graphic style, Humorous story, Nostalgic gaming and sci-fi nods, Retro 8-bit soundtrack, Touch controls or gamepad support, Unlockable Challenge Mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shockbot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shockbot/id6451007065)

Embark on a mission to reclaim Earth from interdimensional monsters. Wield a precision blaster and a devastating Shock Attack to defeat foes and face a colossal mechanical beast in this action-packed platformer.

**Highlights:** Run-and-gun action, Precision blaster combat, Devastating Shock Attack, Antigravity platforming, Epic boss battles, Pulsing drum and bass soundtrack

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 50 Atoms | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 500 Atoms | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy 2000 Atoms | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rocketboat free?

Rocketboat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shockbot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rocketboat or Shockbot?

Rocketboat is rated higher. Rocketboat averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Shockbot averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.

### Do Rocketboat or Shockbot have ads?

Shockbot shows ads; Rocketboat 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.*