# Bumper.io vs Blackbeard's Wake

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blackbeard's Wake at 100% against Bumper.io's 38%. Blackbeard's Wake also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Bumper.io's advantage is ratings volume (196K vs 14). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bumper.io sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Blackbeard's Wake sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blackbeard's Wake holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bumper.io has 196K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Bumper.io's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blackbeard's Wake's.

Bumper.io ships an update every 3 weeks, Blackbeard's Wake every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bumper.io | Blackbeard's Wake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (196K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bumperio/id1402499966/reviews) | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbeards-wake/id6759919373/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **196K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 38.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 184 MB | 290 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Blackbeard World Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786767166) |

## What reviewers say

### Bumper.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bumperio/id1402499966)

Engage in an addictive battle royale where you knock opponents off a platform using your bumper. Grow larger and stronger by consuming ice cream to dominate the arena. Be the last player standing to claim victory.

**Highlights:** Knock players off the stage, Grow bigger and stronger, Eat ice cream to power up, Last player standing wins, Addictive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NO ADS | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to understand
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of real online multiplayer
- 🛑 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Falling off the map unexpectedly
- Unresponsive controls at times
- Incorrect kill attribution

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More game modes and levels
- Customization options for player avatars
- Ranking system and leaderboards
- Ability to play with friends


### Blackbeard's Wake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbeards-wake/id6759919373)

Sail your ship to draw a trail and capture everything within the enclosed loop. Grow your ship's power and trail width as you level up, facing procedurally generated oceans and diverse enemy types. Adapt your build with upgrade choices each phase for unique voyages.

**Highlights:** Signature loop-capture mechanic, Ship and trail growth with leveling, Procedurally generated ocean world, Multiple enemy types, Phase-based progression with upgrades, One-handed portrait play

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bumper.io free?

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

### Is Blackbeard's Wake free?

Blackbeard's Wake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bumper.io or Blackbeard's Wake?

Blackbeard's Wake is rated higher. Bumper.io averages 4.6 out of 5 from 196K ratings, while Blackbeard's Wake averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.

### Do Bumper.io or Blackbeard's Wake have ads?

Both Bumper.io and Blackbeard's Wake show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bumper.io or Blackbeard's Wake?

Bumper.io ships an update every 3 weeks, and Blackbeard's Wake every 10 days. Most recently, Bumper.io was updated on November 10, 2026 and Blackbeard's Wake on November 5, 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.*