# Climb Higher vs Pizza Hero

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pizza Hero at every 3 days against Climb Higher's every 11 months. Pizza Hero also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 48) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Climb Higher's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 71%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Climb Higher sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pizza Hero sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Climb Higher against 4.7 for Pizza Hero. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pizza Hero has 1.5K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Climb Higher's written reviews are positive against 71% of Pizza Hero's.

Climb Higher ships an update every 11 months, Pizza Hero every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Climb Higher | Pizza Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climb-higher/id1470119541/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pizza-hero/id6449305135/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 70.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Orbital Nine Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/887216732) | [Astro Hound Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327010785) |

## What reviewers say

### Climb Higher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climb-higher/id1470119541)

A physics-based puzzle platformer where players slingshot themselves upwards, breaking obstacles and manipulating size to reach new heights. Master momentum to conquer vertical challenges and progress through increasingly difficult levels.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Slingshot mechanics, Breakable obstacles, Size manipulation (grow/shrink), Momentum mastery, Vertical puzzle platforming

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |


### Pizza Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pizza-hero/id6449305135)

Embark on a roguelite adventure as a brave pizza defending the world from an enemy invasion. Collect unique toppings to gain special abilities and strategically defeat waves of foes. With procedurally generated levels and unlockable recipes, each playthrough offers a fresh challenge.

**Highlights:** Topping-based special abilities, Swarm survivor gameplay, Procedurally generated levels, Unlockable recipes for topping evolution, Permanent stat upgrades, Rescueable pets

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reroll 3 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| One revive per round | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🍕 Unique pizza-themed gameplay
- 🐕 Cute pet companions
- 🎨 Appealing retro-style graphics
- 👍 Engaging and challenging gameplay loop
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Frequent ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔁 Inconsistent save/resume functionality
- 🕹️ Frustrating dash mechanics
- 💰 Slow progression and high costs for upgrades
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress when switching apps
- Enemies able to damage player in portals
- Recipes not persisting between sessions

**Requested features**

- Endless mode
- More level variety and themes
- Controller support
- Improved save/resume system
- Adjustable dash mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Climb Higher free?

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

### Is Pizza Hero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Climb Higher or Pizza Hero?

Pizza Hero is rated higher. Climb Higher averages 4.6 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Pizza Hero averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Climb Higher or Pizza Hero have ads?

Both Climb Higher and Pizza Hero show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Climb Higher or Pizza Hero?

Climb Higher ships an update every 11 months, and Pizza Hero every 3 days. Most recently, Climb Higher was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pizza Hero on November 12, 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.*