# ThumBeat vs RollerCraft

The clearest difference is rating: ThumBeat at 5.0 against RollerCraft's 4.4. ThumBeat also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 73%). RollerCraft's advantage is ratings volume (164 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RollerCraft sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ThumBeat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ThumBeat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RollerCraft has 164 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ThumBeat's written reviews are positive against 73% of RollerCraft's.

ThumBeat ships an update weekly, RollerCraft every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThumBeat | RollerCraft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbeat/id1386332397/reviews)** | [4.4 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rollercraft-rolling-dash/id6502975107/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **164** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 72.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 292 MB | 780 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sprytosaur Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1386332396) | [Minimax PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585315276) |

## What reviewers say

### ThumBeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbeat/id1386332397)

A one-handed rhythm game designed for on-the-go play. Enjoy a nostalgic soundtrack and customizable difficulty levels, playable with either hand. Push your limits with speed multipliers and multiple language options.

**Highlights:** One-handed gameplay, 8-bit electronic and guitar music, Left/right-handed play, Adjustable difficulty levels, Speed multiplier option, Multiple language support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### RollerCraft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rollercraft-rolling-dash/id6502975107)

Experience an addictive 3D music rhythm runner where you swipe a ball to survive neon tracks. Sync your moves with EDM and Phonk music, dodge obstacles with precise physics, and enjoy infinite player-created levels. Play offline and feel the beat with every roll.

**Highlights:** 3D music rhythm runner, One-finger swipe controls, Syncs with EDM and electronic music, Offline play supported, Infinite player-created levels, Obstacle dodging challenges

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30-day VIP | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double gold coin earned | $2.99 | one-time |
| 180 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 👍 Potential for level creation
- 👍 Sequel to Rolling Sky

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Visual bugs
- 🐛 Unclear mechanics
- 🐛 Missing original game features
- 🐛 Translated text

**Reported bugs**

- Shared levels not appearing after search
- Level colors impacted by previous level played

**Requested features**

- Ability to listen to music while editing levels
- More of the original game's mechanics included
- Ability to change level cover


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThumBeat free?

ThumBeat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RollerCraft free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ThumBeat or RollerCraft?

ThumBeat is rated higher. ThumBeat averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while RollerCraft averages 4.4 from 164 ratings.

### Do ThumBeat or RollerCraft have ads?

Both ThumBeat and RollerCraft show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ThumBeat or RollerCraft?

ThumBeat ships an update weekly, and RollerCraft every 11 days. Most recently, ThumBeat was updated on November 2, 2026 and RollerCraft on November 4, 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.*