# Missileer vs Hover Hop

The clearest difference is rating: Hover Hop at 5.0 against Missileer's 4.2. Hover Hop also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Missileer's advantage is ratings volume (59 vs 5). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Missileer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Hover Hop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hover Hop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Missileer has 59 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Missileer ships an update every 6 weeks, Hover Hop every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Missileer | Hover Hop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/missileer/id1607728664/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hover-hop/id6756589364/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 71.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 157 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ifelse Media Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/470499390) | [RICHARD MARCUS ALLEN OPLINGER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861596642) |

## What reviewers say

### Missileer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/missileer/id1607728664)

Experience mercenary missile operations in a fictional civil war. Guide missiles in first-person, evade defenses, and earn money by completing contracts. Customize your missiles with upgrades to enhance performance.

**Highlights:** First-person missile guidance, Evade detection and defenses, Complete contracts for money, Missile customization and upgrades

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minor Investment | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sensible Investment | $2.99 | one-time |
| Major Investment | $4.99 | one-time |
| Aggressive Investment | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique gameplay system
- 🧰 Diverse weapon progression
- 🎮 High replayability
- ✨ Minimalistic and good looking
- 🧠 Strategic thinking required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Slow progress without money
- 💰 Expensive missile costs
- 🐢 Snail-paced progress
- 📉 High cost for failed missions
- 🎯 Unbeatable harder missions

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't tilt to match device orientation
- Automatic missile roll is too slow
- Night vision is useless
- Turrets can miss but still hit

**Requested features**

- Add ballistic/intercontinental missiles
- Add landscape mode setting
- Add Katyusha, more houses, civilians, military troops, bunkers
- More upgrade options
- Add more features for end game


### Hover Hop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hover-hop/id6756589364)

Navigate an endless sky of shifting platforms with intuitive tap and swipe controls. Unlock characters, upgrade abilities, and discover new visual effects. Enjoy pure, skill-based gameplay with no ads or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Tap to hover, Swipe down for spike-dive, Swipe up for double-jump, Unlockable character skins, Upgrade shop for abilities, Daily missions and rewards, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Missileer free?

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

### Is Hover Hop free?

Hover Hop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Missileer or Hover Hop?

Hover Hop is rated higher. Missileer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while Hover Hop averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Missileer or Hover Hop have ads?

Missileer shows ads; Hover Hop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Missileer or Hover Hop?

Missileer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Hover Hop every 5 days. Most recently, Missileer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hover Hop on November 5, 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.*