# hyperPad Hub vs Game Maker

hyperPad Hub and Game Maker both sit at 3.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 53% of hyperPad Hub's written reviews are positive against 0% of Game Maker's. hyperPad Hub also leads on ratings volume (113 vs 7). Game Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for hyperPad Hub against 3.4 for Game Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: hyperPad Hub has 113 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of hyperPad Hub's written reviews are positive against 0% of Game Maker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | hyperPad Hub | Game Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperpad-hub/id1484881474/reviews)** | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-maker-starter-kit/id1506571851/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **113** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **52.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 257 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UntitledD](https://appshunter.io/developer/406744168) | [Tenna Churiki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501272326) |

## What reviewers say

### hyperPad Hub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperpad-hub/id1484881474)

Discover and play thousands of original indie games created without code on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Support emerging developers, test experimental titles, and join a community that values creativity. Enjoy a fresh gaming experience with no subscriptions or ads.

**Highlights:** Play thousands of indie games, Discover original, no-code games, Support indie game developers, Test early access and beta games, Connect with game creators, Play on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for game creation
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good game selection
- 👍 Recommended for non-coders
- 👍 Only 2D engine on iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 No iPhone support for editor
- 💰 Creator app costs money
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and errors
- 🔄 Infrequent updates for viewer app
- 🤔 Confusing user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Error loading project
- Cannot create account
- Login issues (keyboard disappears)
- App crashes constantly
- Email verification not received

**Requested features**

- iPhone support for the editor app
- Search bar functionality
- Free version of the creator app
- 3D version with visual scripting
- More frequent updates for the viewer app


### Game Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-maker-starter-kit/id1506571851)

Design and build your own video games by adding characters, obstacles, and power-ups. Define game rules and object behaviors to create unique play experiences. Save your creations and share them with friends or enjoy them yourself.

**Highlights:** Add players, blocks, bombs, and hearts, Set game rules and object behavior, Save and play created games, Share games with friends, Create unlimited games, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is hyperPad Hub free?

hyperPad Hub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Game Maker free?

Game Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, hyperPad Hub or Game Maker?

hyperPad Hub is rated higher. hyperPad Hub averages 3.5 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while Game Maker averages 3.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do hyperPad Hub or Game Maker have ads?

hyperPad Hub shows ads; Game Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, hyperPad Hub or Game Maker?

hyperPad Hub ships an update every 2 months, and Game Maker every 2 months. Most recently, hyperPad Hub was updated on September 24, 2026 and Game Maker on July 26, 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.*