# Tiny Hamster vs Hamster Valley

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tiny Hamster at every 2 days against Hamster Valley's every 3 weeks. Tiny Hamster also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (385 vs 69). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Hamster sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hamster Valley sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiny Hamster holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Hamster has 385 ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Tiny Hamster's written reviews are positive against 67% of Hamster Valley's.

Tiny Hamster ships an update every 2 days, Hamster Valley every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Hamster | Hamster Valley |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (385 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-hamster-clicker-game/id1289197611/reviews)** | [4.6 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamster-valley/id1588862646/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **385** | 69 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 67.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 223 MB | 834 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mindstorm Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/378784987) | [SUCCESS Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/375717327) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Hamster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-hamster-clicker-game/id1289197611)

Tap your way to becoming a wealthy tycoon in this idle clicker game. Research, upgrade hamsters, and dig for resources to build your empire. Enjoy addictive gameplay with unique visuals and a quirky economy.

**Highlights:** Idle clicker gameplay, Tap to earn money, Research and upgrade hamsters, Mine for emeralds and coal, Build and expand your town, Economic simulation, Prestige system

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ticky Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hamster Bank 70% Discount | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silo Permit 80% Discount | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silo Permit 60% Discount | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hamster Bank Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Battery Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Party Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Silo Permit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Supercharged Crate | $9.99 | one-time |
| Truck Load | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Game is cute
- 👍 Great game
- 😻 Love the game
- 👍 Best game ever
- 👍 Addictive and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ No response from support
- 🐛 Game breaks after doubling money
- 🐛 Ads don't work
- 🐛 Not enough money to upgrade late game
- 🤔 Premise is impractical

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot make in-app purchases
- Game breaks when doubling money
- Ads never work

**Requested features**

- Animation for loading trucks
- Way to earn biscuits
- Tiny giraffes


### Hamster Valley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamster-valley/id1588862646)

Build a charming village for adorable hamsters in this relaxing simulation game. Collect resources, unlock new hamsters and facilities, and decorate your valley. It's a casual, let-it-go experience perfect for quick play sessions.

**Highlights:** Develop a hamster village, Collect hamsters and facilities, Earn Ham-coins and Friendship points, Decorate interior and exterior, Relaxing simulation gameplay, Cute character designs

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skip ticket (unlimited  month) | $7.49 | per month |
| 3H Hamster Prime | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1H Ham-coin Purse | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20x Ham-coin Boost | $1.99 | one-time |
| Meet Hamster | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12H Ham-coin Purse | $2.99 | one-time |
| 12H Friendship Point Purse | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20x Friendship Point Boost | $2.99 | one-time |
| 12H Hamster Prime | $2.99 | one-time |
| 12H Home Alone Medal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Valley Debut Support Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Special Pass | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Hamster free?

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

### Is Hamster Valley free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Hamster or Hamster Valley?

Tiny Hamster is rated higher. Tiny Hamster averages 4.8 out of 5 from 385 ratings, while Hamster Valley averages 4.6 from 69 ratings.

### Do Tiny Hamster or Hamster Valley have ads?

Both Tiny Hamster and Hamster Valley show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Hamster or Hamster Valley?

Tiny Hamster ships an update every 2 days, and Hamster Valley every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Hamster was updated on October 23, 2026 and Hamster Valley on October 30, 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.*