# Garden Run vs Snowball in Hell

The clearest difference is ads: Snowball in Hell at none against Garden Run's shown. Snowball in Hell also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Garden Run's advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Snowball in Hell holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Garden Run has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Garden Run | Snowball in Hell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garden-run/id1593075332/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowball-in-hell/id6743007034/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 146 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sweet Apple Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552632733) | [Jesse Spiro](https://appshunter.io/developer/415552297) |

## What reviewers say

### Garden Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garden-run/id1593075332)

Navigate vibrant gardens, skillfully avoiding hazards like spikes and fireballs. This platformer features simple tap controls for jumping and can be fully unlocked without ads or purchases. Earn stars to progress through levels and enjoy a pure gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump, Hold to jump higher, Avoid spikes and fireballs, Unlock levels with stars, No forced ads or IAPs, Fireworks visual effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Snowball in Hell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowball-in-hell/id6743007034)

Navigate a charming side-scrolling platformer as a small snowball. Master one-thumb controls to guide the character through perilous environments. Enjoy an ad-free and privacy-focused gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Side-scrolling platformer gameplay, Simple one-thumb controls, Escape dangerous terrain, Ad-free experience, No data collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Garden Run free?

Garden Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Snowball in Hell free?

Snowball in Hell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Garden Run or Snowball in Hell?

Snowball in Hell is rated higher. Garden Run averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Snowball in Hell averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Garden Run or Snowball in Hell have ads?

Garden Run shows ads; Snowball in Hell does not.

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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.*