# Ladder.io vs Plug Head

The clearest difference is ads: Ladder.io at none against Plug Head's shown. Ladder.io also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Plug Head's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 54%) and ratings volume (31K vs 2.2K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ladder.io sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Plug Head sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. 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 Ladder.io against 4.7 for Plug Head. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plug Head has 31K ratings behind it against 2.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Ladder.io's written reviews are positive against 77% of Plug Head's.

Ladder.io ships an update fortnightly, Plug Head monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ladder.io | Plug Head |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ladderio/id1497965130/reviews) | **[4.7 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plug-head/id1562862873/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **76.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 302 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EpiCoro d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457133008) | [Sunday.gg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536578423) |

## What reviewers say

### Ladder.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ladderio/id1497965130)

Compete in a fun runner game to reach the finish line first. Use a jetpack for long jumps and upgrade your abilities with collected coins to boost your score. Spin the Lucky Wheel daily for rewards and prove you're the master.

**Highlights:** Competitive running gameplay, Jetpack power-ups for long jumps, Ladder placement for fuel collection, Coin collection for upgrades, Lucky Wheel for daily rewards

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Not much ads
- 👍 Fun to race
- 👍 Customizable skins and names

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs causing infinite climbing
- 🐛 Daily spinner not working as intended
- 🐛 Frozen ads after every round
- 🐛 Slow and crashes often

**Reported bugs**

- Climbing bug going up to the sky
- Daily spinner not working properly
- Frozen ads after every round
- Slow performance and crashes

**Requested features**

- More features and updates
- Fix bugs and glitches


### Plug Head

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plug-head/id1562862873)

Navigate a challenging obstacle course by plugging your head into various sockets. Avoid collisions and race to the finish line to collect rewards and customize your character. It's a fun and energetic experience.

**Highlights:** Plug into sockets, Avoid obstacles, Race to the finish, Collect rewards, Customize plug head

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Amazing game
- 😊 Fun and enjoyable
- 🎉 Great for passing time
- 🏆 Easy to win
- 👍 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤯 Frustrating race levels
- 🙄 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Character stops running on level 43
- Other player keeps riding in car when race is done
- Color issues on certain levels
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Longer levels and more challenges
- Multiplayer mode
- More customization options
- Reduce ads or make them optional


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ladder.io free?

Ladder.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Plug Head free?

Plug Head is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ladder.io or Plug Head?

Plug Head is rated higher. Ladder.io averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Plug Head averages 4.7 from 31K ratings.

### Do Ladder.io or Plug Head have ads?

Plug Head shows ads; Ladder.io does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ladder.io or Plug Head?

Ladder.io ships an update fortnightly, and Plug Head monthly. Most recently, Ladder.io was updated on October 13, 2026 and Plug Head on October 14, 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.*