# Hoggy 2 vs Ultimate Level Maker / Builder

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ultimate Level Maker / Builder at none against Hoggy 2's 1. Ultimate Level Maker / Builder also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (84% vs 67%). Hoggy 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hoggy 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ultimate Level Maker / Builder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ultimate Level Maker / Builder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 133 and 69 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Hoggy 2's written reviews are positive against 84% of Ultimate Level Maker / Builder's.

Hoggy 2 ships an update every 2 months, Ultimate Level Maker / Builder every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hoggy 2 | Ultimate Level Maker / Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (133 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoggy-2/id1239399490/reviews) | **[4.7 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-level-maker-builder/id6605922528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **133** | 69 |
| Positive reviews | 66.9% of reviews | **83.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 35 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Raptisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/307707649) | [Joshua Bellmyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760982927) |

## What reviewers say

### Hoggy 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoggy-2/id1239399490)

Embark on a gravity-defying platforming adventure as adorable slime molds. Jump, stick to ceilings, and collect keys to rescue your children from the Moon Men across hundreds of unique levels. Create and share your own levels with a vibrant online community.

**Highlights:** Gravity-swapping mechanics, Over 200 unique levels, Secret unlocking and star collection, Unique boss battles, User-generated level editor, Online community for level sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging puzzles
- 👍 Cute art style
- 💡 Level creator and sharing
- 🚀 Challenging but satisfying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Excessive ads
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🕹️ Frustrating controls

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing at end of game
- Checkpoint issues causing progress loss
- Glitches at final boss fight
- Soft-locking issues

**Requested features**

- Update original Hoggy game for iOS 11
- Add friend/follower system for level sharing
- Notification when creators post new levels
- Controller support for Apple TV


### Ultimate Level Maker / Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-level-maker-builder/id6605922528)

Design and build your own 2D platforming levels with a wide variety of tools and assets. Create intricate obstacle courses, adventure maps, or anything you can imagine, then share your creations online and explore those made by others.

**Highlights:** Create 2D platforming levels, 13 level themes, Hundreds of blocks, enemies, and objects, Foreground and background block placement, World map creation, Online level sharing and downloading, Challenge mode with unlockable hats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game overall
- 💡 Excellent level maker
- 💰 No ads or purchases
- 🤩 Highly creative possibilities
- 🌟 Very fun and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs present
- 🐌 Slow updates
- 🕹️ Controls not always good
- 🔴 Too many ads
- ⚠️ Online safety concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Did not get hat after completing 5th year 2nd time
- Glitch with magnet on giant potion
- Lose a life when restarting a level
- Colors are too dark and don't match image
- Username glitch (SOMEBODYCOOL vs SOMEBODYCOOL XD)

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer and friends list
- Add more bosses
- Add more cosmetics and pets
- Add chat for multiplayer
- Allow replaying levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hoggy 2 free?

Hoggy 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ultimate Level Maker / Builder free?

Ultimate Level Maker / Builder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hoggy 2 or Ultimate Level Maker / Builder?

Ultimate Level Maker / Builder is rated higher. Hoggy 2 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while Ultimate Level Maker / Builder averages 4.7 from 69 ratings.

### Do Hoggy 2 or Ultimate Level Maker / Builder have ads?

Ultimate Level Maker / Builder shows ads; Hoggy 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hoggy 2 or Ultimate Level Maker / Builder?

Hoggy 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Ultimate Level Maker / Builder every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hoggy 2 was updated on September 27, 2026 and Ultimate Level Maker / Builder on September 29, 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.*