# The Wanderer vs Platformer Helmet

The clearest difference is ratings volume: The Wanderer at 44K against Platformer Helmet's 6. The Wanderer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (80% vs 67%). Platformer Helmet's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Wanderer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Platformer Helmet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Wanderer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Wanderer has 44K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of The Wanderer's written reviews are positive against 67% of Platformer Helmet's.

The Wanderer ships an update weekly, Platformer Helmet every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Wanderer | Platformer Helmet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wanderer-post-nuclear-rpg/id1365548683/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platformer-helmet/id6450389658/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **79.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 422 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jamie Parish](https://appshunter.io/developer/836670881) | [Rahul Naik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459152371) |

## What reviewers say

### The Wanderer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wanderer-post-nuclear-rpg/id1365548683)

Explore a post-apocalyptic wasteland, scavenge for supplies, and battle threats in this Fallout-inspired RPG. Customize your character, upgrade stats, and discover randomized maps for endless replayability. Find a loyal companion to aid your survival.

**Highlights:** Post-apocalyptic RPG survival, Randomized map generation, Character customization, Upgradeable stats and items, Companion system, Difficulty selection, Camper van traversal

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access Content | $4.99 | per month |
| 1000 Bottle Caps | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Token | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6 Survivor Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Bottle Caps | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad Banners/Billboards | $5.99 | one-time |
| Maximum Bag Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |
| A Wanderers Crate | $7.99 | one-time |
| Van Warranty | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun way to kill some time
- 👍 Very fun game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Interesting style
- 👍 Relaxing and low key

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Excessive ads and monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Inventory and storage issues
- Disappearing vehicle parts
- Incorrect or missing information display
- Inconsistent difficulty scaling
- Progression-blocking bugs

**Requested features**

- More maps and locations to explore
- Ability to move camp and settle in new areas
- More enemy and faction variety
- Craftable weapons and gear
- Cooking and food preparation options


### Platformer Helmet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platformer-helmet/id6450389658)

Step into the role of a Super Hero in Achaapur, a town held hostage by a villain. Utilize unique super powers by switching between different helmets to fight goons and bring justice. Test your combat skills in this action-packed platformer.

**Highlights:** Play as a Super Hero, Switch between helmets with unique powers, Fight villains and their goons, Action platformer gameplay, Interesting fight mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase Game | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Wanderer free?

The Wanderer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Platformer Helmet free?

Platformer Helmet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Wanderer or Platformer Helmet?

The Wanderer is rated higher. The Wanderer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Platformer Helmet averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do The Wanderer or Platformer Helmet have ads?

Both The Wanderer and Platformer Helmet show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Wanderer or Platformer Helmet?

The Wanderer ships an update weekly, and Platformer Helmet every 5 days. Most recently, The Wanderer was updated on November 12, 2026 and Platformer Helmet on November 3, 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.*