# WHACKO vs Hyperdrome

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WHACKO at none against Hyperdrome's 13. WHACKO also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Hyperdrome's advantage is ratings volume (222 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hyperdrome sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. WHACKO asks for nothing beyond the download.

WHACKO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hyperdrome has 222 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

WHACKO ships an update every 11 days, Hyperdrome every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WHACKO | Hyperdrome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whacko/id1193073562/reviews)** | [4.6 (222 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperdrome/id1217379337/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **222** |
| Positive reviews | — | 67.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jarle Berntsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/690874588) | [Travian Games GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/506355545) |

## What reviewers say

### WHACKO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whacko/id1193073562)

Engage in pixelated whacking mayhem across eight diverse levels with unique themes and power-ups. Challenge yourself with daily missions and compete on leaderboards to reach the top.

**Highlights:** 8 levels of pixelated whacking, Diverse themes and power-ups, 100+ whackable characters, Daily missions and challenges, Level-specific leaderboards, Catchy soundtrack and sound effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hyperdrome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperdrome/id1217379337)

Engage in intense 1v1 tactical battle racing where strategy and power-ups determine victory. Outsmart your opponents with a variety of unique abilities and customize your futuristic vehicles to dominate the track. Race across stunning environments with a dynamic soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Tactical 1v1 PvP battles, Worldwide matchmaking, 36 unique power-ups, Car customization, Futuristic visuals, Action-packed race tracks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Antimatter Vial (XS) | $0.99 | one-time |
| League 2 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| League 3 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| League 4 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Common Fast-Track Pack #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rare Fast-Track Pack #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Antimatter Can (S) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Player Level 4 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Common Fast-Track Pack #2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Antimatter Drum (M) | $9.99 | one-time |
| League 7 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Runway 77 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Antimatter Tanker (L) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Addictive gameplay
- 🏎️ Fun racing experience
- 💡 Innovative tactical elements
- 👍 Easy to learn
- ✨ Great graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many bots
- 📉 Unbalanced gameplay
- 💸 Overpriced power-ups
- ⏳ Long waiting times for boxes
- 🐌 Laggy gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Phone gets very hot after software update
- Game crashes frequently
- Notifications cause game to crash and abilities to be unusable
- Bots have unfair advantages (teleporting, endless energy)
- Lag, bugs, and glitches

**Requested features**

- More cars
- Offline mode (vs bot/ghost)
- 2v2 mode
- Add a car with high attack
- Mode with more people (e.g., 4 players)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WHACKO free?

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

### Is Hyperdrome free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WHACKO or Hyperdrome?

WHACKO is rated higher. WHACKO averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hyperdrome averages 4.6 from 222 ratings.

### Do WHACKO or Hyperdrome have ads?

Hyperdrome shows ads; WHACKO does not.

### Which is updated more often, WHACKO or Hyperdrome?

WHACKO ships an update every 11 days, and Hyperdrome every 3 weeks. Most recently, WHACKO was updated on October 2, 2026 and Hyperdrome on October 15, 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.*