# ZX81 vs Stomper

The clearest difference is ads: ZX81 at none against Stomper's shown. ZX81 also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (92 vs 3). Stomper's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ZX81 against 5.0 for Stomper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZX81 has 92 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of ZX81's written reviews are positive against 100% of Stomper's.

ZX81 ships an update every 10 days, Stomper every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZX81 | Stomper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zx81/id1180117434/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stomper/id1527223128/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **92** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 98.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 86 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Palser](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180117433) | [Jet Ezra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701258826) |

## What reviewers say

### ZX81

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zx81/id1180117434)

Experience early 1980s home computing with this app dedicated to the Sinclair ZX80 and ZX81. It includes a wealth of example software, offering a nostalgic journey into the origins of personal computing.

**Highlights:** Sinclair ZX80/ZX81 emulation, Timex Sinclair 1000 support, Includes example software, Focuses on early 1980s computing, ROM code included with permission

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Stomper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stomper/id1527223128)

Stomp on killer cube enemies in a Wild West setting. Squash them flat before they get you in this fast-paced arcade game. The difficulty increases with each enemy defeated.

**Highlights:** Stomp on enemy cubes, Wild West setting, Increasing difficulty, Western soundtrack, Fast-paced gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZX81 free?

ZX81 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stomper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ZX81 or Stomper?

Stomper is rated higher. ZX81 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while Stomper averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ZX81 or Stomper have ads?

Stomper shows ads; ZX81 does not.

### Which is updated more often, ZX81 or Stomper?

ZX81 ships an update every 10 days, and Stomper every 2 months. Most recently, ZX81 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Stomper on October 11, 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.*