# Beaver Builder vs HellManager

The clearest difference is rating: HellManager at 4.8 against Beaver Builder's 3.8. HellManager also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 181). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beaver Builder sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and HellManager sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HellManager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HellManager has 7.1K ratings behind it against 181, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of Beaver Builder's written reviews are positive against 37% of HellManager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Beaver Builder ships an update every 3 months, HellManager every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beaver Builder | HellManager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaver-builder/id1619487951/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellmanager/id6443788617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 181 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **39.5% of reviews** | 37.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 208 MB | 268 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) | [Aloha Factory](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532178516) |

## What reviewers say

### Beaver Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaver-builder/id1619487951)

Help a beaver gather resources like wood and ore to construct a dam. Protect the village from rising waters by building a sturdy defense. Engage in a fun, resource-management challenge.

**Highlights:** Collect wood and ores, Build a dam, Save the village, Resource management, Water level challenges

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Snowflake Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sweetheart Skin | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Cute and fun gameplay concept
- 🦫 Engaging beaver-themed mechanics
- 🎨 Simple and charming visual design
- 📱 Works offline without WiFi
- 🏗️ Creative dam-building mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 💾 Progress not saving after app exit
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and freezing
- ⏱️ Game-breaking ad frequency
- 🔄 Complete progress reset on reload

**Reported bugs**

- Progress not saving when exiting app
- Game freezes and crashes frequently
- Screen freezing and unresponsive controls
- Ad removal purchase not functioning
- Beavers getting stuck behind dams and objects

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Zoom out camera view
- Quest system with objectives
- In-game currency and shop
- Character skins and customization


### HellManager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellmanager/id6443788617)

An idle arcade game where you manage hell. Torture sinners to earn coins, upgrade buildings, and expand your infernal empire. Strategically place units and automate processes to become the ultimate boss of hell.

**Highlights:** Idle arcade gameplay, Sinners torture and management, Building upgrades and expansion, Strategic unit placement, Automated battle features, Empire development

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dollar package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| RV ticket 30 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| RV ticket 50 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 4 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 5 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 6 | $28.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Engaging experience
- 💡 Unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🐛 Progress not saved

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after ads
- Inconsistent performance
- Incorrect in-game data display

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and challenges
- Implement an ad-free version
- Improve save/load functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beaver Builder free?

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

### Is HellManager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beaver Builder or HellManager?

HellManager is rated higher. Beaver Builder averages 3.8 out of 5 from 181 ratings, while HellManager averages 4.8 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do Beaver Builder or HellManager have ads?

Both Beaver Builder and HellManager show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beaver Builder or HellManager?

Beaver Builder ships an update every 3 months, and HellManager every 3 weeks. Most recently, Beaver Builder was updated on October 5, 2026 and HellManager on October 9, 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.*