Comparison

Shield Thrower vs HopToShop

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

Head to head
About

Shield Thrower

Features
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Shield Thrower is designed as hyper-casual runner game. Each level contains some amount of villians (soldiers) and some levels contain some amout of innocents. All you gotta do is, draw a path for your saw to eliminate villians while rescuing innocents. If you accidentally eliminate an innocent, you fail level. If you can't rescue an innocent, you fail level. If you face a villain before you eliminate it without saw in position, you fail level. Enjoy fast paced, easy to learn but fun to experiement mechanics!

About

HopToShop

Embark on a charming treasure hunt as a shy bunny with a knack for finding hidden value in everyday items. Explore themed shops daily and seasonally, uncovering unique stories and building a valuable collection. Make strategic purchases and sales to grow your wealth and discover rare masterpieces.

Highlights
  • Daily treasure hunts in unique shops
  • Themed and seasonal shopping adventures
  • Discover item stories and memories
  • Build and merge item collections
  • Acquire rare Masterpiece items
  • Cozy strategy with budgeting and selling
  • Offline play with Apple Intelligence
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Meet HopBunny—a shy quiet bunny with a keen eye for treasures. HopBunny notices what others overlook: the stories behind forgotten items. Quietly hopping from shop to shop in Hop Village, ears perked for that perfect, special find. Hop along with the shyest, sweetest treasure hunter in gaming. Will the $50 old ring be worth $500? Perfect for morning coffee, lunch break, or bedtime wind-down. DAILY TREASURE HUNTS Every morning brings fresh discoveries across five unique shops: a low price thrift stores, a bustling flea market, an elegant antique shop, an intimate estate sale, and an inspiring art gallery. HopBunny visits them all, and so can you! THEMED SHOPPING ADVENTURES Each day features a special theme—Movie & TV, Treasure and Pirate day, Music, Inventions, and more. Then come the seasonal celebrations: Spring Awakening brings garden finds and fresh blooms, Summer radiates with bright outdoor treasures, Autumn Harvest offers cozy nostalgic gems, and Winter Festival sparkles with festive warmth. HOLIDAY MAGIC Watch for special holiday weeks throughout the year! New Year's fresh starts, Mother's Day sentimental treasures, spooky Halloween collectibles, and cozy Winter Festival finds. Every holiday transforms the shops with themed items you won't find any other time. EVERY ITEM TELLS A STORY That vintage camera? It captured a grandmother's world travels. The worn guitar? It played at a thousand summer campfires. The faded book? Someone's escape during difficult times. HopBunny sees the memories in everything, and helps you discover them too. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Keep your favorite finds or sell them and buy other items. Sometimes three special items connect in mysterious ways when you bring them home. Watch magic happen as they merge into extraordinary collections worth far more than their parts. MASTERPIECE ITEMS Masterpieces are rare items that follow special rules. They are expensive goals to achieve. There are only two in Hop Village this season. They can only be purchased if you have enough funds in your Savings account. When purchased, their value remains in your net worth. They move directly to your home's Master Collection when purchased. COZY STRATEGY Choose wisely with your daily budget. That cheap thrift store mug might be worthless—or a hidden treasure worth a fortune. Expensive antiques might disappoint or deliver jackpots. Every purchase is a gentle mystery, every decision a story. Take everything to Sunny’s Exchange to reveal the true value. Sunny is always honest, and happy to pay you for anything you do not want to carry home. Selling to Sunny fills HopBunny's wallet. And money moves to Savings when the wallet overflows. Are you saving for a Masterpiece? ADORABLY UNIQUE Powered by Apple Intelligence right on your phone. Complete privacy and no internet connection needed. Every item's backstory is freshly written just for you. No two players experience the same treasures. HopBunny's world feels alive, personal, and endlessly surprising. THE PERFECT COZY GAME No timers. No pressure. No grinding. Just peaceful shopping, warm stories, and the joy of discovery. Perfect for your morning coffee, lunch break, or bedtime wind-down. Includes Apple Game Center integration where successes are shared on monthly Leader Boards with players around the world. Multiple unique shops to explore - Hundreds of items with individual backstories - HopBunny, your adorable shopping companion - Build and curate your personal collection - Sunny Exchange marketplace for reselling - Daily wallet system for strategic shopping - Track your growing net worth - No timers, no pressure, no stress - Suitable for all ages - Play offline anytime, anywhere. Hop along with the shyest, sweetest treasure hunter in gaming. Your collection awaits! Requires iPhone 15 Pro or later, iPad with M1 or later, or Mac with Apple Silicon for AI-powered stories.

Screenshots

Shield Thrower4 screens
HopToShop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Shield Thrower at Free against HopToShop's $2.99. Shield Thrower also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). HopToShop's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Shield Thrower is free to download; HopToShop costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shield Thrower ships an update every 10 days, HopToShop every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Shield Thrower versus HopToShop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShield ThrowerHopToShop
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB45 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCan Ahmet AydemirRoger Schmidt

In-app purchases

None

Shield Thrower

No in-app purchases

None

HopToShop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shield Thrower free?
Shield Thrower is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HopToShop free?
HopToShop costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shield Thrower or HopToShop have ads?
Shield Thrower shows ads; HopToShop does not.
Which is updated more often, Shield Thrower or HopToShop?
Shield Thrower ships an update every 10 days, and HopToShop every 6 weeks. Most recently, Shield Thrower was updated on October 27, 2026 and HopToShop on October 13, 2026.

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