Comparison

Gibbets vs Save Simbachka

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Gibbets

Save victims from the gallows by precisely shooting ropes with a bow and arrow. Utilize power-ups and strategic aiming to succeed in this fast-paced arcade puzzler.

Highlights
  • Aim and shoot arrows
  • Cut hangman's rope
  • Save victims
  • Use bonuses and pick-ups
  • Navigate warps and teleports
  • Frantic arcade pace
Features
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Tired of always losing at Hangman? Now it's time to get back at that noose-wielding bully! Gibbets: Bow Master, the sequel to the smash hit, gives you a chance to save the hangman's victims before they run out of breath! A truly innovative arcade puzzler where you'll have to aim your bow and arrow carefully to cut the hangman's rope without hurting his victims! Use all manner of bonuses and pick ups, warps and teleports, to help you on your quest. Can you handle the frantic pace and save the innocent before they take their final breath?

About

Save Simbachka

Protect a cat from bees and other threats by drawing a protective wall. Use your creativity to outsmart enemies and survive for a set amount of time to win each level. Enjoy a variety of challenges and unlock fun customizations for your feline friend.

Highlights
  • Draw protective walls
  • Protect from bees and enemies
  • Many bright levels
  • Unlockable cat hats
  • Funny cat expressions
Features
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Save Simbachka is a casual puzzle game. You draw lines with your finger to create a wall that protects Simba from bees and other dangers. You need to protect Simba with a painted wall from all dangers for a few seconds, hold out and you will win the game. Use your wits to save Simba the cat. How to play: 1. Paint of the screen to create a line to protect Simba; 2. As long as you don't let go of your finger, you can always draw a line further until the ink runs out; 3. You can release your finger and finish drawing the line there if you think that it will protect Simba; 5. Wait the specified time on the level so that the bees fly away; 6. Hooray! You have passed the level! Game Features: 1. Different enemies; 2. Many bright and beautiful levels; 3. Simba's funny expressions; 4. Various hats worn by Simba; 5. Posters in place that unlock new hats. Good luck and have fun playing!

Screenshots

Gibbets4 screens
Save Simbachka4 screens

Verdict

The call

Gibbets and Save Simbachka both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Save Simbachka's written reviews are positive against 42% of Gibbets's. Save Simbachka also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1K vs 229). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gibbets sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Save Simbachka sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Gibbets against 4.8 for Save Simbachka. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 229 and 1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Gibbets's written reviews are positive against 86% of Save Simbachka's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gibbets ships an update every 3 months, Save Simbachka every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gibbets versus Save Simbachka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGibbetsSave Simbachka
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (229 ratings)4.8 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews85.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2291K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size246 MB236 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperKonstantin BoronenkovPimpochka Games TOO

Customer experience

Gibbets

All ratings229 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral12.3%
Negative45.2%

Save Simbachka

All ratings1,011 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive85.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.1%

Bugs and requests

Gibbets

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Save Simbachka

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not loading properly
  • Saved progress issues
  • Unpredictable controls

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline mode
  • More level variety
  • Customization options
  • Simba merchandise

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Gibbets

One-time10
  • Handful of Stars$1.99
  • Remove ADs + Bonus$1.99
  • Unlimited Quivers$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Pile of Stars$3.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Halloween pack$3.99
  • Pile of medals$3.99
  • Bag of Stars$9.99
  • Chest of Stars$19.99
  • Chest of medals$19.99
1 purchases

Save Simbachka

One-time1
  • No ads$1.99

Questions

Is Gibbets free?
Gibbets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Save Simbachka free?
Save Simbachka is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gibbets or Save Simbachka?
Save Simbachka is rated higher. Gibbets averages 4.6 out of 5 from 229 ratings, while Save Simbachka averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.
Do Gibbets or Save Simbachka have ads?
Both Gibbets and Save Simbachka show ads.
Which is updated more often, Gibbets or Save Simbachka?
Gibbets ships an update every 3 months, and Save Simbachka every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gibbets was updated on October 24, 2026 and Save Simbachka on October 24, 2026.

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