# Rock vs Rock Paper Scissors

The clearest difference is rating: Rock Paper Scissors at 3.9 against Rock's 3.3. Rock Paper Scissors also leads on ratings volume (134 vs 12). Rock's advantage is review sentiment (38% vs 27%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rock sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Rock Paper Scissors sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rock Paper Scissors holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rock Paper Scissors has 134 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of Rock's written reviews are positive against 27% of Rock Paper Scissors's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Rock ships an update weekly, Rock Paper Scissors every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rock | Rock Paper Scissors |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-paper-scissors-rps/id1261721690/reviews) | **[3.9 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-paper-scissors/id1663308135/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **134** |
| Positive reviews | **38.5% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aleksandr Filatov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271718891) | [Alexey Primechaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1404984003) |

## What reviewers say

### Rock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-paper-scissors-rps/id1261721690)

Engage in the classic hand game with strategic depth. Compete online, collect unique hands, and climb through leagues. Earn in-game currency to customize your experience and place bets.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer with friends, Collectible hands, Multiple game modes (3 or 5 shapes), Leagues and tournaments, In-game currency and betting

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5000 Bucks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Slimer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bone | $0.99 | one-time |
| Retron | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super sale Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 32.500 Bucks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sale Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Crystals | $99.99 | one-time |


### Rock Paper Scissors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rock-paper-scissors/id1663308135)

Simulate massive emoji battles of Rock Paper Scissors. Choose the number of each element, place them on the field, and watch the classic game unfold on a large scale. It's a fun and chaotic way to see which emoji reigns supreme.

**Highlights:** Emoji battle simulator, Large-scale simulations, Customizable emoji teams, Instant battle start, Strategy and simulation gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rock Paper Scissors Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| RockPaperScissors Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Game concept is fun
- 👍 Satisfying to play
- 👍 Good game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Pay to play model
- 💸 Subscription required
- 💸 Cash grab app
- 💸 Limited free plays
- 💸 Expensive for basic game

**Reported bugs**

- Game does not work
- Items get stuck
- App is a frozen image

**Requested features**

- Make the app free
- Remove subscription requirement
- Allow more free plays
- Make paid access upfront


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rock free?

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

### Is Rock Paper Scissors free?

Rock Paper Scissors is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rock or Rock Paper Scissors?

Rock Paper Scissors is rated higher. Rock averages 3.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Rock Paper Scissors averages 3.9 from 134 ratings.

### Do Rock or Rock Paper Scissors have ads?

Neither Rock nor Rock Paper Scissors shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rock or Rock Paper Scissors?

Rock ships an update weekly, and Rock Paper Scissors every 2 weeks. Most recently, Rock was updated on November 5, 2026 and Rock Paper Scissors 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.*