# Levelhead vs Shakedown

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Levelhead at 484 against Shakedown's 21. Levelhead also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Shakedown's advantage is chart position (#195 vs unranked) and review sentiment (92% vs 82%). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Levelhead costs $6.99 and Shakedown $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Levelhead against 4.9 for Shakedown. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Levelhead has 484 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Levelhead's written reviews are positive against 92% of Shakedown's.

Levelhead ships an update weekly, Shakedown fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Levelhead | Shakedown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (484 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/levelhead-platformer-maker/id1336619675/reviews) | **[4.9 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakedown-hawaii/id6739521561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **484** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#195** |
| Size | 522 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Butterscotch Shenanigans, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/555152469) | [Vblank Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/943175955) |

## What reviewers say

### Levelhead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/levelhead-platformer-maker/id1336619675)

Design and share your own 2D platformer levels with an intuitive editor. Explore a vast library of user-created content, compete for high scores, and enjoy a challenging campaign.

**Highlights:** Intuitive level editor, Hundreds of build items, Challenging campaign mode, User-generated content sharing, Global leaderboards, Cross-platform play and save

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shakedown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakedown-hawaii/id6739521561)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a 16-bit open-world adventure where you build a business empire. Complete missions, acquire properties, and sabotage rivals to dominate the island. Explore by land, sea, or air, uncovering secrets and engaging in arcade challenges.

**Highlights:** 16-bit open world exploration, Business acquisition and management, Mission-based gameplay, Sabotage competitors, Vehicle and boat traversal, Arcade challenges and side quests

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Levelhead free?

Levelhead costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shakedown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Levelhead or Shakedown?

Shakedown is rated higher. Levelhead averages 4.8 out of 5 from 484 ratings, while Shakedown averages 4.9 from 21 ratings.

### Do Levelhead or Shakedown have ads?

Neither Levelhead nor Shakedown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Levelhead or Shakedown?

Levelhead ships an update weekly, and Shakedown fortnightly. Most recently, Levelhead was updated on September 24, 2026 and Shakedown on September 26, 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.*