Comparison

Scrap Divers vs Spooky Pixel Hero

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

Head to head
About

Scrap Divers

Control a robot with one finger in this fast-paced arcade game. Dodge obstacles like sawblades and flames as you fall through an infinite tunnel. Compete globally for the longest fall with unique robots and challenging environments.

Highlights
  • One-finger robot control
  • Dodge dangerous obstacles
  • Infinite falling tunnel
  • Pixel art visuals
  • 15 playable robots with unique abilities
  • 8 diverse environments
Features
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Dive into an incredibly fast-paced and beautifully crafted retro runner! Control your robot with just a finger to dodge sawblades, flames and many other dangerous obstacles while flying through an infinite tunnel. Are you ready for the drop? Parachute not included. Features: • Accessible yet hard to master gameplay - compete with the world for the longest fall • Amazing pixel art visuals combined with rocking chiptune to keep you immersed • A roster of 15 playable robots, each one with unique abilities and challenges • 8 diverse environments full of hazards to overcome with a secret reward waiting at the end

About

Spooky Pixel Hero

Embark on a chilling retro platformer adventure as a game developer tasked with repairing a mysterious 1976 game. Navigate 120 challenging levels filled with traps and puzzles, uncovering a dark narrative with pixelated spirits and Lovecraftian horrors. Experience nostalgic 1-bit and 8-bit pixel art with a terrifying twist.

Highlights
  • Retro pixel art graphics
  • 120 challenging platformer levels
  • Mind-bending puzzles and traps
  • Haunting narrative and story
  • Pixelated spirits and horrors
  • Nostalgic 70s/80s gaming aesthetic
Features
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You play the role of a game developer tasked by a secret organization to repair a lost platformer game from 1976 that seems way too advanced for its time. But is it really just a game? A chilling homage to retro gaming – Rediscover the magic of classic games and retro platformers with a terrifying twist. SPOOKY PIXEL HORROR combines the beloved aesthetics of vintage 2D pixel games with a deeply immersive horror narrative that will keep you on edge. Intense gameplay – Navigate through 120 challenging levels filled with traps and mind-bending puzzles that will make some players rage. Every step brings you closer to uncovering the dark origins of the game, but beware – the deeper you go, the more dangerous this nightmare becomes. Atmospheric and nostalgic visuals – Experience a beautifully crafted mix of 1-bit and 8-bit pixel art that captures the eerie aesthetic of the vintage 70s and 80s gaming era. Uncover the hidden story – As you progress, piece together the sinister backstory of the game. Encounter pixelated spirits, ghostly glitches, and Lovecraftian horrors lurking within the code. Can you survive the nightmare and reveal the truth? Key Features: • Retro Pixel Art: Immerse yourself in nostalgic graphics and pixel art that blend nostalgia with spine-tingling nightmares, bringing an eerie world to life. • Challenging Platforming: Test your skills with platformer levels filled with rage-inducing traps and puzzles. • Haunting Narrative: Unravel a compelling story that blends retro charm with modern horror elements. Step into the shoes of a hero battling through a 2D nightmare, where every glitch and ghostly encounter brings you closer to the truth. SPOOKY PIXEL HORROR is a journey into the heart of retro horror.

Screenshots

Scrap Divers4 screens
Spooky Pixel Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spooky Pixel Hero at daily against Scrap Divers's every 2 months. Spooky Pixel Hero also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Scrap Divers's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 80%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 170). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Scrap Divers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Spooky Pixel Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scrap Divers holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scrap Divers has 1.3K ratings behind it against 170, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Scrap Divers's written reviews are positive against 80% of Spooky Pixel Hero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scrap Divers ships an update every 2 months, Spooky Pixel Hero daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Scrap Divers versus Spooky Pixel Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrap DiversSpooky Pixel Hero
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better4.6 (170 ratings)
Positive reviews94.1% of reviews — better80.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better170
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB83 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperGearhead Games ApSDarius Immanuel Guerrero

Customer experience

Scrap Divers

All ratings1,283 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative1.2%

Spooky Pixel Hero

All ratings170 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral9.9%
Negative9.9%

User reviews

Scrap Divers

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics and art style
  • 🤩 Addictive and fun
  • 💎 High quality game
  • 🎨 Refreshing retro theme

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional performance issues
  • 💰 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🤖 Lack of robot variety

Spooky Pixel Hero

From 170 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great gameplay
  • 👍 Unique story and atmosphere
  • 🎨 Excellent pixel art and retro style
  • 💡 Interesting lore and backstory
  • 🎮 Challenging yet fun platforming

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sensitive controls
  • 🔍 Difficulty level can be frustrating
  • 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay

Bugs and requests

Scrap Divers

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezing on login screen
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Sandbox mode to create custom robots
  • More levels and content updates
  • Multiplayer mode

Spooky Pixel Hero

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Level 57 reported as broken and unbeatable
  • Occasional glitches and misplaced sprites

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
  • Ability to resume from last checkpoint after death
  • Smaller control buttons for better touch accuracy

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scrap Divers

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99
1 purchases

Spooky Pixel Hero

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Scrap Divers free?
Scrap Divers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spooky Pixel Hero free?
Spooky Pixel Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scrap Divers or Spooky Pixel Hero?
Scrap Divers is rated higher. Scrap Divers averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Spooky Pixel Hero averages 4.6 from 170 ratings.
Do Scrap Divers or Spooky Pixel Hero have ads?
Both Scrap Divers and Spooky Pixel Hero show ads.
Which is updated more often, Scrap Divers or Spooky Pixel Hero?
Scrap Divers ships an update every 2 months, and Spooky Pixel Hero daily. Most recently, Scrap Divers was updated on October 27, 2026 and Spooky Pixel Hero on October 24, 2026.

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