# Rocket Buddy vs Scary Pepe

The clearest difference is rating: Rocket Buddy at 4.8 against Scary Pepe's 3.9. Rocket Buddy also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 13). Scary Pepe's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 28 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rocket Buddy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Scary Pepe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rocket Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rocket Buddy has 11K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Rocket Buddy's written reviews are positive against 75% of Scary Pepe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Rocket Buddy ships an update every 28 months, Scary Pepe every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rocket Buddy | Scary Pepe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-buddy/id1455494725/reviews)** | [3.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scary-pepe/id6741378739/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 444 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Playgendary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487320337) | [Andiano Barreiro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568604303) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Scary Pepe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scary-pepe/id6741378739)

A mysterious horror game where you care for Pepe, feeding, bathing, and playing ping pong. Experience a unique blend of pet simulation and suspense from the creators of Scary Maria.

**Highlights:** Pet care simulation, Feeding Pepe, Bathing Pepe, Ping pong mini-game, Horror atmosphere, Mysterious gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rocket Buddy free?

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

### Is Scary Pepe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rocket Buddy or Scary Pepe?

Rocket Buddy is rated higher. Rocket Buddy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Scary Pepe averages 3.9 from 13 ratings.

### Do Rocket Buddy or Scary Pepe have ads?

Both Rocket Buddy and Scary Pepe show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rocket Buddy or Scary Pepe?

Rocket Buddy ships an update every 28 months, and Scary Pepe every 2 weeks. Most recently, Rocket Buddy was updated on October 24, 2026 and Scary Pepe on October 24, 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.*