# Beat Cop vs Shakedown

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shakedown at 92% against Beat Cop's 65%. Shakedown also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). Beat Cop's advantage is ratings volume (382 vs 20) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Shakedown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beat Cop has 382 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Beat Cop's written reviews are positive against 92% of Shakedown's.

Beat Cop ships an update every 2 weeks, Shakedown fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beat Cop | Shakedown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (382 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-cop/id1377588412/reviews) | **[4.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakedown-hawaii/id6739521561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **382** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#187** |
| Size | 409 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [11 bit studios s.a.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427155206) | [Vblank Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/943175955) |

## What reviewers say

### Beat Cop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-cop/id1377588412)

Step into the shoes of a framed detective in a gritty 1980s New York City. Investigate a murder, navigate a complex personal life, and uphold the law as a beat cop. Your choices shape a non-linear story with multiple endings.

**Highlights:** Non-linear story with multiple endings, Investigate a murder mystery, Experience 80s cop show themes, Manage daily beat cop duties, Engage in sarcastic and dark humor

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📖 Engaging and intriguing story with multiple endings
- 😂 Excellent humor and sarcastic tone throughout
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and retro 80s aesthetic
- 🌍 Immersive neighborhood and character development
- 🎮 Interesting gameplay mechanics and decision-making

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on startup (especially older iOS versions)
- 📡 Requires WiFi connection to function properly
- ⏳ Story endings feel anticlimactic and underwhelming
- ⏰ Time pressure creates stressful gameplay experience
- 🗺️ Limited game world (single street/small area)

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes immediately on launch
- Crashes when using cellular data instead of WiFi
- Game won't launch on iPhone X, XS Max, and other newer models
- Black screen on startup
- Quest-related bugs preventing mission completion

**Requested features**

- Endless/infinite mode after story completion
- Free roam gameplay option
- Gamepad and controller support
- Survival mode or continuous play option
- Better save system with checkpoint management


### Shakedown

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

**Currently charting:** #187 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 Beat Cop free?

Beat Cop costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shakedown free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beat Cop or Shakedown?

Shakedown is rated higher. Beat Cop averages 4.6 out of 5 from 382 ratings, while Shakedown averages 4.9 from 20 ratings.

### Do Beat Cop or Shakedown have ads?

Neither Beat Cop nor Shakedown shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beat Cop or Shakedown?

Beat Cop ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shakedown fortnightly. Most recently, Beat Cop was updated on November 12, 2026 and Shakedown on November 12, 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.*