# Dream Hopper vs Violin Blast

The clearest difference is ads: Violin Blast at none against Dream Hopper's shown. Violin Blast also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). Dream Hopper's advantage is ratings volume (5.8K vs 2) and chart position (#182 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dream Hopper sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Violin Blast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Dream Hopper against 5.0 for Violin Blast. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dream Hopper has 5.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dream Hopper ships an update every 6 weeks, Violin Blast every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dream Hopper | Violin Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-hopper/id1576470577/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violin-blast/id6755306633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 317 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Protostar](https://appshunter.io/developer/901595359) | [Scott Spoeneman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853031990) |

## What reviewers say

### Dream Hopper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-hopper/id1576470577)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Explore a vibrant dreamscape by tapping to hop between hypnotic rhythms and revealing colorful visions. This zen-like experience offers a flow of discovery, bringing whimsical shapes into focus for a calming journey.

**Highlights:** Hypnotic rhythms, Technicolor dreamlike visions, Whimsical shapes, Zen-like experience, Flow and discovery, Calming presence

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Play Dream Circle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Recharge Dream Dust | $0.99 | one-time |
| Force New Dream | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| Dream Master Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Huge Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💓 Calming and relaxing
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and art
- 🎶 Soothing music and sound effects
- 🐰 Cute and fun character designs
- 🏆 Satisfying gameplay and completion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive dream sequences
- 🤔 Unclear progression and dream unlock system
- 🕰️ Limited playtime due to dream dust restrictions
- 🧭 Lack of ability to replay completed dreams

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes on some devices
- Occasional issues with the daily challenge system

**Requested features**

- Add more dream variety and unlock new dreams faster
- Implement a 'casual mode' to replay completed dreams
- Improve the dream randomization to avoid repetition
- Introduce new characters, themes, and gameplay elements


### Violin Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violin-blast/id6755306633)

Transform violin practice into an engaging game with real-time pitch detection. Play through exciting modes like Bubble Pop and Liftoff, receiving instant feedback to improve your playing. Features a built-in tuner and adjustable difficulty levels for all learners.

**Highlights:** Gamified violin practice, Real-time pitch detection, Two game modes (Bubble Pop, Liftoff), Built-in professional tuner, Three difficulty levels, Offline play

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dream Hopper free?

Dream Hopper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Violin Blast free?

Violin Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dream Hopper or Violin Blast?

Violin Blast is rated higher. Dream Hopper averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Violin Blast averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Dream Hopper or Violin Blast have ads?

Dream Hopper shows ads; Violin Blast does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dream Hopper or Violin Blast?

Dream Hopper ships an update every 6 weeks, and Violin Blast every 4 days. Most recently, Dream Hopper was updated on October 25, 2026 and Violin Blast 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.*