# Gummy Heroes vs Planet Squirrel

The clearest difference is rating: Gummy Heroes at 5.0 against Planet Squirrel's 3.7. Gummy Heroes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 22 months). Planet Squirrel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gummy Heroes sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Planet Squirrel asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gummy Heroes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Gummy Heroes ships an update every 3 weeks, Planet Squirrel every 22 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gummy Heroes | Planet Squirrel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gummy-heroes/id1180913800/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-squirrel/id1320984274/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 542 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Invictus](https://appshunter.io/developer/321262193) | [Tommy Soereide Kjaer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215076837) |

## What reviewers say

### Gummy Heroes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gummy-heroes/id1180913800)

Embark on an exciting 2D runner and platformer adventure to rescue hostages from a dangerous planet. Explore diverse maps, collect items, upgrade heroes, and uncover mysteries to bring them to safety.

**Highlights:** Rescue hostages, 2D runner and platformer gameplay, Explore 7 episodes and 63 maps, Collect candies and diamonds, Upgrade heroes with 4 abilities, Customize hero appearance, Spin for rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Baby Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cloverfield | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sweetness Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gummy Redemption Case | $1.99 | one-time |
| Suit up! Collection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of evolution | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sugar Rush Kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Evil Heroes | $14.99 | one-time |


### Planet Squirrel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-squirrel/id1320984274)

Embark on a challenging platforming adventure as a flying squirrel. Navigate through levels with unique mechanics, all set to an intense soundtrack and presented in a distinctive monochrome pixel art style.

**Highlights:** Flying squirrel protagonist, Challenging platformer gameplay, Unique monochrome pixel art style, Intense soundtrack, Levels with unique mechanics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gummy Heroes free?

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

### Is Planet Squirrel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gummy Heroes or Planet Squirrel?

Gummy Heroes is rated higher. Gummy Heroes averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Planet Squirrel averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Gummy Heroes or Planet Squirrel have ads?

Planet Squirrel shows ads; Gummy Heroes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gummy Heroes or Planet Squirrel?

Gummy Heroes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Planet Squirrel every 22 months. Most recently, Gummy Heroes was updated on November 2, 2026 and Planet Squirrel on November 2, 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.*