Swipe Face vs Sad Hamster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Swipe Face
Engage in a simple yet addictive game where you swipe based on facial expressions. Customize the experience by swapping faces with public figures for a unique twist. Includes a practice mode for younger players.
- Simple swipe-based gameplay
- Customizable celebrity/politician faces
- Practice mode for kids
- Time-based challenges
- Unique preschooler-style graphics
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Tired of playing lame games with cool graphics? Sick of so-called augmented reality? Then have we got the game for you! Play the game that my three year old son calls "that game daddy made." Complete with graphics that look like your preschooler made it during arts and crafts, Swipe Face is sure to keep you occupied at red lights, during class, and when you're on your bi-daily potty break. THE RULES The rules are simple. If he's happy, swipe with the arrow. If he's sad, do the opposite. Keep on swiping 'til time runs out. AND THERE'S MORE Like looking at celebrities? How about senators and failed presidential candidates? That's great, because you can switch out their faces and swipe them instead. What better way to stick it to (whatever political leader you don't like) than repeatedly swiping a public domain image of their face? Also, there is practice mode. Basically, your kids can play that version and NEVER LOSE. That'll keep them busy during the newest episode of Game of Thrones. Hurry up and download the app that will hopefully put my kids through college. They're counting on you!
Sad Hamster
Embark on a whimsical journey with a melancholic rodent in this charming game. Explore a world crafted by the hamster itself, offering a unique and engaging experience for players. Discover the simple joys and quiet adventures of this digital companion.
- Unique game world
- Charming character
- Engaging gameplay
- Simple mechanics
- Whimsical adventure
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I'm a Sad Hamster, and I built a game about Sad Hamster.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Swipe Face at none against Sad Hamster's shown. Swipe Face also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (35 vs 8). Sad Hamster's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 24 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Swipe Face sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Sad Hamster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Swipe Face holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Swipe Face's written reviews are positive against 75% of Sad Hamster's.
Swipe Face ships an update every 24 months, Sad Hamster every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Swipe Face | Sad Hamster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (35 ratings) — better | 4.0 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Garrett Milovich | Synthify Inc |
Customer experience
Swipe Face
Sad Hamster
In-app purchases
Swipe Face
- Political Faces Package$0.99
- Marvel Faces Package$0.99
- DC Faces Package$0.99
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- Pop Star Faces Package$0.99
- Animal Faces Package$0.99
Sad Hamster
- No Ads$2.99
