Comparison

Save the Koala vs Hamster Maze

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

Head to head
About

Save the Koala

Embark on an exciting adventure to save koalas by jumping, flipping, and dodging obstacles. Enjoy fast-paced gameplay with power-ups, daily challenges, and weekly tournaments. Play online or offline in multiple languages.

Highlights
  • Jump and flip mechanics
  • Power-ups and boosts
  • Daily challenges with rewards
  • Weekly tournaments
  • Online and offline play
  • Multi-language support
Features
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- Hey, awesome player! Get ready to dive into the most EPIC adventure ever with Save the Koala! - Seriously, it's like a turbo-charged ride of crazy excitement! Think you've got what it takes to rule the game? Fast reflexes and major focus are the name of the game – can you become the ultimate gaming superstar? - Get ready to blast off like a rocket! Imagine racing to the tippity-top, grabbing mind-blowing power-ups that turn you into a total game-changer. Get ready to blow minds and break records! - Say goodbye to boring and hello to a world that's as colorful as your wildest dreams! Seriously, the graphics are so lit, they're like a fireworks show in your face. - WiFi? Who needs it! Switch between online and offline modes faster than a sneeze. Whether you're gaming on the bus, at the beach, or even in math class (shh, we won't snitch!), the fun NEVER stops. - Ready to kick it up a notch? Brace yourself for tournaments that'll make your heart race and your fingers fly. It's like a mega showdown where only the coolest survive! - Daily challenges are where it's at! Grab rewards that'll have you fist-pumping like crazy. We're talking major points for saving those adorable koalas – are you up for it? - Unleash your inner superhero! Boost your koala's powers and watch the magic unfold. Trust us, it's like having a cheat code to AWESOME! - Coins, hearts, and serious street cred – stack 'em up as you jump, flip, and dash your way through challenges. Sky's the limit? Nah, more like the universe! - Every week is a chance to show off! Prove you're the boss of gaming in weekly face-offs that'll have your friends cheering and your rivals shook. - Danger is YOUR playground! Dodge obstacles like a ninja on a sugar rush, making crazy jumps that'll have you feeling like a total boss. Superpowers? Pssh, who needs 'em when you've got SKILL? - Calling all players from around the world! With a mind-blowing 41 languages, we're breaking down barriers and bringing the whole planet together to save those adorable koalas! Remember, this is way more than a game – it's an all-out, totally wild adventure that'll have you grinning ear to ear. Think you're up for the challenge? There's only one way to find out – hit that download button and LET'S GOOOO!

About

Hamster Maze

Guide a cute hamster through challenging mazes filled with interactive obstacles. Customize your pet with various accessories and unlock new items as you progress. Experience thrilling new gameplay mechanics like gliding and bubble riding.

Highlights
  • Navigate mazes with obstacles
  • Climb stairs, swing, crawl, roll
  • Intuitive one-hand control
  • Hamster customization and rescue
  • Glider and bubble gameplay
  • Unlockable customizations
Features
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Guide your funny and cute hamster through the maze full of obstacles.  Climb stairs, balance on swing, crawl over balls, roll through tubes and pass many other funny and interactive barriers. Nothing can stop you on your way to the desired food! Lead the hamster with intuitive one-hand control and enjoy the funny animations of your pet. Customize your hamster however you want! Rescue the hamsters to choose them. Change their clothes, accessories, hats and even moustache. Combine them to get the most stylish or the funniest hamster. Progress through the game to unlock even more customizations. Feel the speed and the freedom of the flight with the new glider gameplay. Jump into a pool full of soap bubbles to ride one and reach the higher places. Can you beat the obstacle course and escape the maze? No hamster was harmed during the development of this game!

Screenshots

Save the Koala4 screens
Hamster Maze4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hamster Maze at 4.7 against Save the Koala's 3.5. Hamster Maze also leads on ratings volume (48K vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Save the Koala's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 62%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Save the Koala sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hamster Maze sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hamster Maze holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hamster Maze has 48K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Save the Koala's written reviews are positive against 62% of Hamster Maze's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Save the Koala ships an update monthly, Hamster Maze every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Save the Koala versus Hamster Maze: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSave the KoalaHamster Maze
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)4.7 (48K ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews — better62.0% of reviews
Number of ratings248K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB331 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperNeosZoneZPLAY (HK) TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED

Customer experience

Save the Koala

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

Hamster Maze

All ratings48,314 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews745 reviews
Positive62.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative26.8%

Bugs and requests

Save the Koala

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hamster Maze

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes when trying to name new hamster
  • Unable to progress past level 9 due to glitch
  • Ads still present even after purchasing ad-free version
  • Hamster getting stuck or unable to be saved

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to rename hamsters
  • More customization options for hamster house
  • Reduced ad frequency or ad-free mode
  • Smoother progression and fewer game-breaking bugs

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Save the Koala

One-time10
  • hat winter$0.99
  • hat magician$0.99
  • hat graduate$0.99
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  • hat witch$1.99
  • hat flower$1.99
  • hat wizard$1.99
  • Lizard hat$2.99
  • hat spy$2.99
  • hat santa$2.99
  • 10k Bag$4.99
10 purchases

Hamster Maze

One-time10
  • Some Fruits$0.99
  • No Ads$1.99
  • A lot of fruits$3.99
Show 7 more
  • Frog Skin Pack$4.99
  • Unicorn Skin Pack$4.99
  • Sheriff Skin Pack$4.99
  • Dress Up Pack$7.99
  • House Upgrade$7.99
  • Starter Pack3 variants$9.99
  • Vitamin Overdose$10.99

Questions

Is Save the Koala free?
Save the Koala is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hamster Maze free?
Hamster Maze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Save the Koala or Hamster Maze?
Hamster Maze is rated higher. Save the Koala averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hamster Maze averages 4.7 from 48K ratings.
Do Save the Koala or Hamster Maze have ads?
Neither Save the Koala nor Hamster Maze shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Save the Koala or Hamster Maze?
Save the Koala ships an update monthly, and Hamster Maze every 2 months. Most recently, Save the Koala was updated on October 13, 2026 and Hamster Maze on October 27, 2026.

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