# Popit Sanic Go! vs Rocket Buddy

The clearest difference is monetization model: Popit Sanic Go! at free with in-app purchases against Rocket Buddy's subscription. Rocket Buddy's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 33). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Popit Sanic Go! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Rocket Buddy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Popit Sanic Go! against 4.8 for Rocket Buddy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rocket Buddy has 11K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Popit Sanic Go!'s written reviews are positive against 69% of Rocket Buddy's.

Popit Sanic Go! ships an update every 20 months, Rocket Buddy every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Popit Sanic Go! | Rocket Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popit-sanic-go/id1445776481/reviews) | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-buddy/id1455494725/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 68.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 20 months** | Every 28 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 113 MB | 444 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergio Castillo](https://appshunter.io/developer/571460329) | [Playgendary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487320337) |

## What reviewers say

### Popit Sanic Go!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popit-sanic-go/id1445776481)

Tap your favorite meme characters to make them pop and earn points in this adventure match game. Complete goals, use power-ups to overcome levels, and discover new areas. It's a new meme adventure with familiar characters joining the fun.

**Highlights:** Tap characters to pop, Earn points and rewards, Complete game goals, Use power-ups, Discover new areas, Meme adventure theme

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 350 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack of 950 for Sanic | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of  1850 coins for Sanic | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 2400 Coins for Sanic | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 7250 coins for Sanic | $9.99 | one-time |


### Rocket Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-buddy/id1455494725)

Launch cannon-loaded Buddies to solve physics-based puzzles and reach targets. Navigate challenging levels filled with obstacles, using as many Buddies as needed to succeed. Enjoy hilarious ragdoll physics and endless fun.

**Highlights:** Cannon loaded with Buddies, Puzzling challenges, Obstacle avoidance, Ragdoll physics, Hilarious challenges, Unlock daily crystals, Unique skins

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Pinch of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Safe of Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| No Subscription Full Access | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 😊 Cute and likable character
- 💎 Good gem/skin system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of level variety
- 🔥 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Restrictive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress after inactivity
- Ads cause freezing and crashes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More level modes and challenges
- Ability to create custom skins
- Improved ad-free experience
- Expanded buddy expressions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Popit Sanic Go! free?

Popit Sanic Go! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rocket Buddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Popit Sanic Go! or Rocket Buddy?

Rocket Buddy is rated higher. Popit Sanic Go! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Rocket Buddy averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do Popit Sanic Go! or Rocket Buddy have ads?

Both Popit Sanic Go! and Rocket Buddy show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Popit Sanic Go! or Rocket Buddy?

Popit Sanic Go! ships an update every 20 months, and Rocket Buddy every 28 months. Most recently, Popit Sanic Go! was updated on November 2, 2026 and Rocket Buddy on November 6, 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.*