# Rolly Vortex vs Hopscotch Run

The clearest difference is rating: Rolly Vortex at 4.6 against Hopscotch Run's 3.7. Rolly Vortex also leads on ratings volume (305K vs 344). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rolly Vortex sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hopscotch Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rolly Vortex holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rolly Vortex has 305K ratings behind it against 344, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 53% and 53% positive.

Rolly Vortex ships an update every 4 months, Hopscotch Run every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rolly Vortex | Hopscotch Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (305K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolly-vortex/id1231932402/reviews)** | [3.7 (344 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopscotch-run/id1558478358/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **305K** | 344 |
| Positive reviews | 52.7% of reviews | **53.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 203 MB | 280 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### Rolly Vortex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolly-vortex/id1231932402)

Navigate a rolling ball through an ever-changing obstacle course. Test your reflexes and precision to achieve high scores and compete with friends.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced rolling gameplay, Obstacle avoidance challenges, High score tracking, Challenge friends, Intuitive controls

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deer | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Panda | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Elephant | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Giraffe | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Lion | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Lioness | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Rhino | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Zebra | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock The Zoo Characters | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 🎨 Customizable balls and vortexes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Vibration issues causing distraction
- 🤯 Frustratingly difficult at times

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Leaderboard and progress not saving properly
- Ads playing even after paying to remove them

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels and modes
- Ability to turn off vibrations completely
- Offline play without ads
- Additional customization options


### Hopscotch Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopscotch-run/id1558478358)

Control a character by dragging your finger to spread their legs and navigate a path. Jump across hopscotch platforms to reach the end of the race. Test your skills in this challenging runner game.

**Highlights:** Drag to spread legs, Jump on hopscotch platforms, Race down a path, Skill-based gameplay, Reach the end

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Good game overall
- ✨ High quality graphics
- 🌟 Good skins
- 👍 Fun to play
- 💖 Favorite game for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Annoying and long ads
- 🔞 Inappropriate ads for children
- 🚫 Game not working/playable
- 💎 Treasure chests only give gems

**Reported bugs**

- Ads pop up during trades
- Game not letting users play
- Treasure chests consistently giving only gems

**Requested features**

- Fix long ads during trades
- Remove inappropriate ads
- Allow customization options
- Add more obbys with different content
- Introduce new characters with customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rolly Vortex free?

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

### Is Hopscotch Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rolly Vortex or Hopscotch Run?

Rolly Vortex is rated higher. Rolly Vortex averages 4.6 out of 5 from 305K ratings, while Hopscotch Run averages 3.7 from 344 ratings.

### Do Rolly Vortex or Hopscotch Run have ads?

Both Rolly Vortex and Hopscotch Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rolly Vortex or Hopscotch Run?

Rolly Vortex ships an update every 4 months, and Hopscotch Run every 2 months. Most recently, Rolly Vortex was updated on November 6, 2026 and Hopscotch Run on November 3, 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.*