# Hoppenhelm vs Shovel Pirate

The clearest difference is rating: Hoppenhelm at 4.6 against Shovel Pirate's 4.1. Hoppenhelm also leads on ratings volume (704 vs 37) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hoppenhelm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shovel Pirate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hoppenhelm holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hoppenhelm has 704 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Hoppenhelm's written reviews are positive against 72% of Shovel Pirate's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hoppenhelm | Shovel Pirate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (704 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoppenhelm/id1242227872/reviews)** | [4.1 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shovel-pirate/id6473428149/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **704** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 72.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 29 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BUN GUN AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183287214) | [Gionathan Pesaresi](https://appshunter.io/developer/774933633) |

## What reviewers say

### Hoppenhelm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoppenhelm/id1242227872)

Navigate a perilous dungeon by jumping, blocking, and slashing your way through traps and enemies. Collect coins to unlock new characters and weapons to aid your escape from rising lava. Enjoy challenging arcade platform action with one-handed controls and randomly generated levels.

**Highlights:** Arcade platform action, One-handed controls, Randomly generated levels, Unlockable characters and weapons, Leaderboards, Challenging gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Charming retro visuals
- 🎶 Catchy soundtrack
- 👍 Simple and responsive controls
- 🕹️ Fun time-waster game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🧱 Lack of enemy/level variety
- 💰 Grindy to unlock new content
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Performance issues at higher scores

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent TNT block behavior
- Freezing when switching between app and menu
- Coins disappearing after watching ads

**Requested features**

- More unique weapon abilities
- Ability to customize controls
- Additional game modes or worlds
- Randomized enemy/obstacle placements
- Boss battles or other challenges


### Shovel Pirate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shovel-pirate/id6473428149)

Embark on a pirate adventure to find hidden treasures. This cute platformer features fun puzzles, charming characters, and clever traps across 15 action-packed levels. Discover secret collectibles and enjoy delightful music as you progress.

**Highlights:** 15 action-packed levels, Clever puzzles, Secret collectibles, Intuitive controls, Charming music

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 👍 Satisfying mechanics
- 👍 Good for killing time
- 👍 Nice characters and graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid to unlock levels
- 💰 Misleading free-to-play model
- 💰 Game is too short
- 💰 Poor value for money (for some)
- 👎 Controls can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after purchase
- Cannot play past a certain level without paying

**Requested features**

- Separate buttons for ladder and shoveling controls
- More levels or a sequel
- Longer games
- Make more levels free in the future
- Updates to design


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hoppenhelm free?

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

### Is Shovel Pirate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hoppenhelm or Shovel Pirate?

Hoppenhelm is rated higher. Hoppenhelm averages 4.6 out of 5 from 704 ratings, while Shovel Pirate averages 4.1 from 37 ratings.

### Do Hoppenhelm or Shovel Pirate have ads?

Neither Hoppenhelm nor Shovel Pirate shows ads.

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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.*