Squirrel On A Platform vs The Shepherd
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Squirrel On A Platform
Embark on a thrilling 3D platforming adventure as a squirrel, navigating treetop canopies. Jump between branches, evade predators, and collect acorns in this fast-paced game with multiple ways to complete levels and unlock achievements.
- 3D platforming gameplay
- Nonstop running and jumping mechanics
- Predator evasion and danger avoidance
- Acorn collection
- Level objectives and secret paths
- Unlockable squirrel skins
- Achievements for each level
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Squirrel on a Platform is a 3d platformer. You assume the role of a squirrel and immediately start running high up in the canopy. While your squirrel is running nonstop you control jumping from one branch to another, hopping into tree hallows, dodging predators, avoiding various other dangers, and collecting the favorite food of a squirrel: acorns. As you delve deeper into the woods you will try to find the perfect way not just to finish the level but also to complete each objective you have. You may even have to find secret ways to do so. Will you be able to find them all? Game features: • Unique mechanics in a platformer game • Fast-paced gameplay • More than one way to finish a level • Hard mode for hardcore players • Achievements for each level • Different squirrel models with different skins • Stylized environment and character graphics
The Shepherd
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Wolves in the pasture. Sheep everywhere. One shepherd to save them all. The Shepherd is a fast pixel arcade game where every run is simple to start and hard to put down. Call your flock, herd sheep into fresh grass, feed them up, then rush everyone home before the wolves break through. FEATURES: • HERD THE FLOCK - Move fast, call sheep close and guide them through the field. • FEED EVERY SHEEP - Hungry sheep will not go home. Keep the flock moving. • STOP THE WOLVES - Time your attacks, use Firecrackers and call the Shepherd Dog when danger spikes. • CHASE THE NEXT LEVEL - Bigger flocks, smarter wolves and cleaner saves. • CHILL FLOCK MODE - A calmer pasture when you just want to play. • TOUCH AND KEYBOARD SUPPORT - Play your way on supported devices. • GAME CENTER - Push your best level and collect achievements. • OPTIONAL EXTRAS - Extra shepherd styles and assist packs are available as in-app purchases. Quick to learn. Tense in seconds. Full of tiny saves, close calls and “one more try” moments. Keep the flock together. Bring every sheep home.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: The Shepherd at none against Squirrel On A Platform's shown. Squirrel On A Platform's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Squirrel On A Platform sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and The Shepherd sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Squirrel On A Platform ships an update every 3 months, The Shepherd every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Squirrel On A Platform | The Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 179 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Serhat Maras | REF YAZILIM VE BILISIM TEKNOLOJILERI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI |
In-app purchases
Squirrel On A Platform
- Red Squirrel Skin$1.99
- Fox Squirrel Skin2 variants$1.99
- Extra Continue$1.99
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- Auto Game Token Bundle$1.99
- Revive Token Bundle$1.99
- Revive Token Big Bundle$2.99
- Auto Game Token Big Bundle$2.99
- Fox Squirrel with All Skins$3.99
- Revive Token Large Bundle$3.99
- Unlock all characters$5.99
The Shepherd
- Shepherd Dogs x10$0.49
- Firecrackers x10$0.49
- Scout Shepherd$0.99
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- Elder Shepherd$0.99
- Warden Shepherd$0.99
- All Shepherds$1.99
Questions
Is Squirrel On A Platform free?
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Do Squirrel On A Platform or The Shepherd have ads?
Which is updated more often, Squirrel On A Platform or The Shepherd?
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