Comparison

Hyperdrome vs PewPew Live

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hyperdrome

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
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Two cars. One race track. And a whole arsenal of power-ups. Welcome to the dynamic racing world of the future. The first car across the finish line wins the race – that's how racing was and that's how racing will always be. Yet with ever-faster cars and perfected racing lines, motorsport soon became too predictable. In a bid to bring fun back to the sport, ways of combat, subterfuge, and special abilities were added to the cars. A new game emerged where it's not only the fastest who wins, but the most cunning: Enter Hyperdrome. INTENSE 1V1 DUEL RACING It's not just racing anymore – it's Tactical PVP Battle Racing. Hyperdrome puts a twist on the genre by removing steering controls in favor of tactical abilities. Outsmart and outpace your opponent to win. Whether you're a rolling bastion, all about the epic counter-move, or just like to go full wipeout – we've got you covered. Clash with players from all around the world and race your way to the top. 36 WAYS OF DOMINATING YOUR OPPONENT Craft your own strategy by equipping the eight power-ups that best suit your playstyle. Then punish your next opponent for bringing a gun to a flamethrower fight. Collect, unlock, and upgrade your favorites. Choose from 36 unique abilities with even more to come. You can teleport ahead, lay tactical mines, or just let your combat drones do the hard work. We won't judge. As long as you're winning. GARAGE Choose from a pool of cars and select the vehicle that suits your playstyle best! Fast, armored or maybe you prefer an All-rounder? You can customize each vehicle individually! Change anything from your vehicle’s components or colors all the way to designs and start the race with your personal car. Dominate your opponent and mock them with your horn! FINISH IN STYLE The future looks sleek. Burn rubber on one of four stunning racetracks and marvel at the kaleidoscopic visuals of tomorrow. Complete with a thumping soundtrack that's sure to make you raise your hands in the air – if only you didn't need them for playing! Crushing your friends has never felt better. The race is on. Features: • Tactical 1v1 PvP battles • Worldwide matchmaking • 36 unique power-ups • Customize your cars • 8 action-packed race tracks • Spectacular, futuristic visuals • Wicked soundtrack tailored to each level And non-stop, nerve-wracking, breathtaking fun.

About

PewPew Live

Experience intense twin-stick arcade shooter action with vibrant neon graphics. Compete globally on leaderboards or team up with a friend for co-op survival. Enjoy classic arena shooter thrills, completely free to play.

Highlights
  • Twin-stick controls
  • 2-player online co-op
  • 2-player LAN co-op
  • Online leaderboards
  • Blitz mode competition
Features
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Welcome to the ultimate twin-stick arcade shooter that is 100% free! Relive the frantic, neon-soaked chaos of classic arena shooters and dominate the global leaderboards! -= Features =- ⁍ Twin-Stick Thrills: Precision controls for intense survival action. ⁍ 2-Player Co-op: Double the firepower, double the fun! Supports Online and LAN co-op support. ⁍ Online Competition: Climb the leaderboards and battle rivals in the "Blitz" mode.

Screenshots

Hyperdrome4 screens
PewPew Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PewPew Live at none against Hyperdrome's 13. PewPew Live also leads on ads (none vs shown). Hyperdrome's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (222 vs 64). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hyperdrome holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 222 and 64 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Hyperdrome's written reviews are positive against 74% of PewPew Live's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hyperdrome ships an update every 3 weeks, PewPew Live every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hyperdrome versus PewPew Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHyperdromePewPew Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (222 ratings) — better4.4 (64 ratings)
Positive reviews67.9% of reviews74.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings222 — better64
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size211 MB9 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperTravian Games GmbHJean-Francois Geyelin

Customer experience

Hyperdrome

All ratings222 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive67.9%
Neutral10.3%
Negative21.8%

PewPew Live

All ratings64 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive74.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative20.5%

User reviews

Hyperdrome

From 222 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

PewPew Live

From 64 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 💡 Innovative and challenging
  • 🎨 Retro neon and futuristic design
  • 🔋 Doesn't consume a lot of battery

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Controls don't work on iPhone/iPad
  • 🐛 Multiplayer crashes or doesn't work
  • 🐛 Game crashes after creating account
  • 🐛 Game freezes when creating a room
  • 🐛 Joysticks not appearing or malfunctioning

Bugs and requests

Hyperdrome

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • 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
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  • Unstable gameplay
  • Stuck on loading screen
  • Helper driver glitch
  • Constant connection drops
  • Game disconnects on notifications
  • Game not connecting but vehicle races without player
  • Error message on loading (no internet connection)
  • Game only works on Wi-Fi, not mobile data
  • Loading bar doesn't work / infinite loading
  • Stuck on 90% loading screen
  • Free gifts send too many notifications

Requested features

13 requests
  • More cars
  • Offline mode (vs bot/ghost)
  • 2v2 mode
  • Add a car with high attack
  • Mode with more people (e.g., 4 players)
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  • Sort power-ups by level
  • Fix bot matchmaking and difficulty
  • Improve matchmaking for higher trophy ranges
  • Add more defensive cards against vortex/mirror combo
  • Allow searching for teams by country only
  • Make local leaderboards truly local
  • Improve contrast on objective rewards
  • Add more challenging opponents

PewPew Live

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Multiplayer doesn't work
  • Game crashes when viewing recordings
  • Game crashes after login and viewing recordings
  • Cannot retrieve forgotten account password
  • Game crashes after registration
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  • Game refuses to open after creating an account
  • Joysticks don't appear after update
  • Controls only move player left and shoot right
  • Local multiplayer shows no room
  • Online multiplayer crashes on game start
  • Touch screen controls don't work on iPhone
  • Left joystick only moves left, right stick only moves right
  • Screen controls not working on iPad Air 5
  • Unusable touchscreen controls on iPad mini 6
  • App crashes when synchronizing
  • App crashes when starting multiplayer game
  • Game freezes when trying to create a room

Requested features

7 requests
  • Option to change background color
  • Controller support on iOS
  • Toggle-able auto-pause feature
  • Increase max players in multiplayer to 4
  • Physical version of the game
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  • Controller support (Xbox controller mentioned)
  • More intuitive level creator (less coding required)

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Hyperdrome

One-time13
  • Antimatter Vial (XS)$0.99
  • League 2 Pack$0.99
  • League 3 Pack$0.99
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  • League 4 Pack$0.99
  • Common Fast-Track Pack #1$0.99
  • Rare Fast-Track Pack #1$0.99
  • Antimatter Can (S)$4.99
  • Player Level 4 Pack$4.99
  • Common Fast-Track Pack #2$4.99
  • Antimatter Drum (M)$9.99
  • League 7 Pack$9.99
  • Runway 77 Pack$9.99
  • Antimatter Tanker (L)$19.99
None

PewPew Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hyperdrome free?
Hyperdrome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PewPew Live free?
PewPew Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hyperdrome or PewPew Live?
Hyperdrome is rated higher. Hyperdrome averages 4.6 out of 5 from 222 ratings, while PewPew Live averages 4.4 from 64 ratings.
Do Hyperdrome or PewPew Live have ads?
Hyperdrome shows ads; PewPew Live does not.
Which is updated more often, Hyperdrome or PewPew Live?
Hyperdrome ships an update every 3 weeks, and PewPew Live every 4 months. Most recently, Hyperdrome was updated on October 15, 2026 and PewPew Live on October 15, 2026.

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