# Save the Koala vs Hamster Maze

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save the Koala | Hamster Maze |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-koala/id1521458849/reviews) | **[4.7 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamster-maze/id1541596500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **48K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 62.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 165 MB | 331 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [NeosZone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521458851) | [ZPLAY (HK) TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1301067319) |

## What reviewers say

### Save the Koala

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-koala/id1521458849)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| hat winter | $0.99 | one-time |
| hat magician | $0.99 | one-time |
| hat graduate | $0.99 | one-time |
| hat witch | $1.99 | one-time |
| hat flower | $1.99 | one-time |
| hat wizard | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lizard hat | $2.99 | one-time |
| hat spy | $2.99 | one-time |
| hat santa | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10k Bag | $4.99 | one-time |


### Hamster Maze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hamster-maze/id1541596500)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Some Fruits | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| A lot of fruits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Frog Skin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unicorn Skin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sheriff Skin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dress Up Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| House Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vitamin Overdose | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐹 Cute and realistic hamster animations
- 🎨 Fun and creative obstacle course elements
- 👍 Easy to control and play
- 💖 Addictive and entertaining gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Excessive advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent game freezes and crashes
- 🤯 Inability to progress past certain levels due to bugs
- 😤 In-app purchase issues (ads not removed)

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*