# Murder Hornet! vs Idle Snake World

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Murder Hornet! at 58K against Idle Snake World's 1.2K. Murder Hornet! also leads on iOS requirement (12.5 vs 15.0). Idle Snake World's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 47%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Murder Hornet! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Idle Snake World sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Murder Hornet! against 4.7 for Idle Snake World. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Murder Hornet! has 58K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Murder Hornet!'s written reviews are positive against 61% of Idle Snake World's.

Murder Hornet! ships an update every 2 weeks, Idle Snake World monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Murder Hornet! | Idle Snake World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/murder-hornet/id1517461736/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-snake-world-evolution/id1570952339/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **58K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **60.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 316 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.5** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) | [Nikita Subachev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447777375) |

## What reviewers say

### Murder Hornet!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/murder-hornet/id1517461736)

Control a swarm of murder hornets to sting victims and eliminate targets. Expand your hive and conquer the world with your insect army.

**Highlights:** Steer murder hornets, Sting victims, Hunt targets, Eliminate enemies, Grow your hive, World domination

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 😄 Satisfying to sting people
- 🎨 Interesting character designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Glitchy and laggy performance
- 🤔 Repetitive and lacking in variety

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Levels not loading properly
- Tracking issues and location permissions

**Requested features**

- Reduce frequency of ads
- Add more diverse levels and challenges
- Improve graphics and visual effects


### Idle Snake World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-snake-world-evolution/id1570952339)

Control a hungry worm in a 3D city, eating everything in your path to grow into a giant monster. Upgrade your snake's abilities, unlock new locations, and battle for survival. Enjoy classic arcade-style gameplay with a modern twist.

**Highlights:** Eat to grow a mega monster, Unlock new locations, Upgrade your snake, Simple game controls, Retro arcade gameplay, Monster evolution

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 💎 Hidden gem

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🔁 Monotonous tapping
- 🔍 Limited field of vision
- 💤 Boring at times

**Reported bugs**

- Blue screen glitch
- Snake getting stuck or moving erratically
- Inability to unlock certain features
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- New game modes or worlds
- More snake skins and abilities
- Quality of life improvements (auto-level, upgrade options)
- End-game content and progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Murder Hornet! free?

Murder Hornet! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Snake World free?

Idle Snake World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Murder Hornet! or Idle Snake World?

Idle Snake World is rated higher. Murder Hornet! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 58K ratings, while Idle Snake World averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Murder Hornet! or Idle Snake World have ads?

Both Murder Hornet! and Idle Snake World show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Murder Hornet! or Idle Snake World?

Murder Hornet! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Idle Snake World monthly. Most recently, Murder Hornet! was updated on October 29, 2026 and Idle Snake World on October 24, 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.*