# Hellrider 3 vs PewPew Live

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PewPew Live at none against Hellrider 3's 10. PewPew Live also leads on ads (none vs shown). Hellrider 3's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (6.9K vs 64). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hellrider 3 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. PewPew Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hellrider 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hellrider 3 has 6.9K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Hellrider 3's written reviews are positive against 75% of PewPew Live's.

Hellrider 3 ships an update every 9 days, PewPew Live every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hellrider 3 | PewPew Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellrider-3/id1387853032/reviews)** | [4.4 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pewpew-live/id1556977519/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.9K** | 64 |
| Positive reviews | **87.7% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 153 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 9+ |
| Developer | [Andrey Chernyshov](https://appshunter.io/developer/973428904) | [Jean-Francois Geyelin](https://appshunter.io/developer/314964255) |

## What reviewers say

### Hellrider 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellrider-3/id1387853032)

Embark on a new 3D adventure with unique runner game mechanics. Explore a vast world, complete daily challenges, and uncover an amazing story with many characters to save.

**Highlights:** New 3D gameplay, Unusual game mechanics, Multiple game modes, Amazing story, Daily challenges, Huge picturesque world

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| gold medium pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| gun shotgun twohend | $1.99 | one-time |
| gun pistol stealth | $1.99 | one-time |
| gun rifle steampunk | $1.99 | one-time |
| hellrider boy | $2.99 | one-time |
| bike skullbutcher | $3.99 | one-time |
| remove ADS | $3.99 | one-time |
| bike Monster | $3.99 | one-time |
| gold big pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| gold legendary pack | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and intuitive gameplay
- 🎨 Appealing graphics and visuals
- 👍 Fun and addictive experience
- 💡 Unique and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🎮 Great for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Crashes and progress loss issues
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 🕹️ Frustrating controls and difficulty spikes

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Progress reset bug
- Unresponsive controls
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to replay levels
- More customization options for characters and vehicles
- Gamepad support
- Improved progression and reward system
- Reduced ad frequency


### PewPew Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pewpew-live/id1556977519)

Experience intense twin-stick arcade shooter action with vibrant neon graphics. Compete globally on leaderboards or team up with a friend for co-op survival. Enjoy classic arena shooter thrills, completely free to play.

**Highlights:** Twin-stick controls, 2-player online co-op, 2-player LAN co-op, Online leaderboards, Blitz mode competition

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Innovative and challenging
- 🎨 Retro neon and futuristic design
- 🔋 Doesn't consume a lot of battery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls don't work on iPhone/iPad
- 🐛 Multiplayer crashes or doesn't work
- 🐛 Game crashes after creating account
- 🐛 Game freezes when creating a room
- 🐛 Joysticks not appearing or malfunctioning

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer doesn't work
- Game crashes when viewing recordings
- Game crashes after login and viewing recordings
- Cannot retrieve forgotten account password
- Game crashes after registration

**Requested features**

- Option to change background color
- Controller support on iOS
- Toggle-able auto-pause feature
- Increase max players in multiplayer to 4
- Physical version of the game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hellrider 3 free?

Hellrider 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PewPew Live free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hellrider 3 or PewPew Live?

Hellrider 3 is rated higher. Hellrider 3 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while PewPew Live averages 4.4 from 64 ratings.

### Do Hellrider 3 or PewPew Live have ads?

Hellrider 3 shows ads; PewPew Live does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hellrider 3 or PewPew Live?

Hellrider 3 ships an update every 9 days, and PewPew Live every 4 months. Most recently, Hellrider 3 was updated on November 3, 2026 and PewPew Live 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.*