# Beat Hazard 2 vs Snake

The clearest difference is price: Snake at Free against Beat Hazard 2's $4.99. Snake also leads on rating (3.5 vs 3.0). Beat Hazard 2's advantage is review sentiment (28% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Snake is free to download; Beat Hazard 2 costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Snake holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beat Hazard 2 has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Beat Hazard 2's written reviews are positive against 0% of Snake's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Beat Hazard 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Snake every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beat Hazard 2 | Snake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-hazard-2/id1488616604/reviews) | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-stereogram/id1495559219/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **28.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#67** | — |
| Size | 74 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cold Beam Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/473550913) | [Ali Asadpoor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495559218) |

## What reviewers say

### Beat Hazard 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beat-hazard-2/id1488616604)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Transform your music library into an intense arcade shooter experience. Power up your spaceship with the rhythm of your songs and battle procedurally generated bosses. Discover unique player ships for each track and compete on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Music-driven gameplay, Procedurally generated boss ships, Unique player ship generation, Local file support (MP3, FLAC, etc.), Internet radio stations, Cross-platform leaderboards, Gamepad support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🎮 Excellent controller support
- ✨ Visually appealing
- 🚀 Fast performance with controller
- 🎵 Great for playing own music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on startup/menu
- 🔋 Significant battery drain and overheating
- 🐌 Sluggish gameplay and clunky menus
- 📱 Incompatible with newer iOS versions/devices
- 🎶 Limited music source compatibility (no streaming)

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Crashes after selecting play mode
- Crashes after selecting controls
- App not working on iOS 17.2 / iPhone 13 Pro
- App not working on 17 pro max

**Requested features**

- Support for Spotify and Apple Music
- Add more songs/music sources
- Fix dynamic screen issue
- Improve menu navigation
- Add open mic function for external music sources


### Snake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snake-stereogram/id1495559219)

Experience the classic snake game with a unique twist. This app renders the game environment in a stereoscopic 3D format, offering a novel visual perspective. Enjoy a straightforward implementation of the beloved arcade challenge.

**Highlights:** Stereoscopic 3D rendering, Classic snake gameplay, Simple implementation, Unique visual experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beat Hazard 2 free?

Beat Hazard 2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Snake free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beat Hazard 2 or Snake?

Snake is rated higher. Beat Hazard 2 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Snake averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Beat Hazard 2 or Snake have ads?

Neither Beat Hazard 2 nor Snake shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beat Hazard 2 or Snake?

Beat Hazard 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Snake every 2 months. Most recently, Beat Hazard 2 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Snake on October 15, 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.*