# Thumper vs Neverputt

The clearest difference is update cadence: Thumper at every 3 weeks against Neverputt's every 22 months. Thumper also leads on ratings volume (664 vs 2) and chart position (#15 vs #133). Neverputt's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Thumper costs $4.99 and Neverputt $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Neverputt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thumper has 664 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Thumper's written reviews are positive against 100% of Neverputt's.

Thumper ships an update every 3 weeks, Neverputt every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thumper | Neverputt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (664 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumper-pocket-edition/id1287138671/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neverputt/id1528128417/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **664** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 74.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | #133 |
| Size | 471 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Drool LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275826615) | [Dmitry Rodin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522259099) |

## What reviewers say

### Thumper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumper-pocket-edition/id1287138671)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Paid · Music, #121 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Experience intense rhythm-based action with brutal physicality and blistering speed. Navigate nine epic levels as a space beetle, confronting terrifying bosses and a maniacal giant head. Enjoy a pounding original soundtrack and psychedelic visuals.

**Highlights:** Nine epic levels, Adrenalizing boss battles, Psychedelic visuals, Original soundtrack, Smooth 60 FPS performance, PLAY + mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic visuals
- 🎶 Immersive audio experience
- 👍 Intuitive touch controls
- 🎮 Great port from console versions
- 💯 Challenging yet rewarding gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional control issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Tilt controls can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during boss battles
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve lane switching mechanics
- Provide option to disable tilt controls
- Implement cloud save sync


### Neverputt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neverputt/id1528128417)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Experience a 3D mini golf adventure with numerous challenging courses. Perfect for players of all skill levels, this game offers a diverse range of environments to test your putting prowess.

**Highlights:** 3D Mini Golf gameplay, Variety of golf courses, Levels for all skill levels, Challenging gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thumper free?

Thumper costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Neverputt free?

Neverputt costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Thumper or Neverputt?

Neverputt is rated higher. Thumper averages 4.6 out of 5 from 664 ratings, while Neverputt averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Thumper or Neverputt have ads?

Neither Thumper nor Neverputt shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thumper or Neverputt?

Thumper ships an update every 3 weeks, and Neverputt every 22 months. Most recently, Thumper was updated on November 1, 2026 and Neverputt on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Thumper or Neverputt?

Thumper currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and Neverputt at #133. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*