Comparison

hyperPad Hub vs Pier Catch

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

hyperPad Hub

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
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PLAY GAMES MADE WITH HYPERPAD. hyperPad Hub is the free community arcade for discovering and playing original games created with hyperPad. Explore thousands of creator-made games, discover new indie developers, play projects instantly, and help creators improve their games with ratings, comments and feedback. THIS IS THE HYPERPAD PLAYER & COMMUNITY APP Want to make games yourself? Use hyperPad Starter or hyperPad Complete on iPad. hyperPad Hub is where you PLAY and discover the games creators make. DISCOVER ORIGINAL INDIE GAMES Explore a growing collection of community-created: • Arcade games • Platformers • RPGs and adventures • Rhythm games • Puzzle games • Simulations • Interactive stories • Experimental projects • Games still in development Many projects are shared while they're still being developed, giving you a chance to discover new games early and watch them evolve. PLAY. RATE. COMMENT. SUPPORT. The Hub connects players directly with hyperPad creators. • Play community-made games • Rate projects • Leave comments and feedback • Follow creators • Support creators with virtual coins • Discover new and experimental games • Help creators improve projects through playtesting A COMMUNITY BUILT AROUND GAMES Every project in the Hub was made using hyperPad's visual 2D game engine. Creators can share their projects with real players, gather feedback, improve their games and continue developing them toward release. Players get a constantly evolving arcade of original games and experiments created by indie developers, students, artists and game makers around the world. WANT TO CREATE YOUR OWN GAME? Download hyperPad Starter to begin making a game for free, or hyperPad Complete for the full game development and publishing workflow. hyperPad Hub is for playing. hyperPad is for creating. Start exploring games made with hyperPad today. Privacy: https://www.hyperpad.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.hyperpad.com/terms-of-use

About

Pier Catch

Features
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Welcome to Pier Catch! Catch as many objects as possible before time runs out… but stay alert. Fishing here is anything but relaxing. Avoid the crab climbing onto the pier, shake your fishing rod before the cat steals your catch, duck before the crow grabs your hat, and watch out for seagulls, dogs, jellyfish, and many other surprises waiting to ruin your perfect run! Every game is fast, dynamic, and full of unexpected events. Rare treasures, mysterious bottles, strange objects… you never know what will come out of the water. - Simple and addictive gameplay - Dynamic traps and obstacles - Lively seaside atmosphere and sound effects - Short games that make you want to play again - Challenges, high scores, and rare catches to collect - Unlock medals based on your performance Do you have what it takes to become the king of the pier?

Screenshots

hyperPad Hub4 screens
Pier Catch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: hyperPad Hub at none against Pier Catch's 1. hyperPad Hub also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pier Catch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. hyperPad Hub asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
hyperPad Hub versus Pier Catch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterhyperPad HubPier Catch
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (115 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings115 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size258 MB15 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperUntitledDDominique Samuel

Bugs and requests

hyperPad Hub

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Error loading project
  • Cannot create account
  • Login issues (keyboard disappears)
  • App crashes constantly
  • Email verification not received
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  • Token invalid error

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Pier Catch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

hyperPad Hub

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pier Catch

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is hyperPad Hub free?
hyperPad Hub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pier Catch free?
Pier Catch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do hyperPad Hub or Pier Catch have ads?
Both hyperPad Hub and Pier Catch show ads.

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