Comparison

Capy Dodge vs Sad Hamster

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

Head to head
About

Capy Dodge

Navigate a challenging environment, collecting apples for points and power-ups while skillfully dodging falling acorns. Master simple controls to achieve high scores and unlock customization options for your character. Compete globally on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Touch or tilt controls
  • Collect apples for points
  • Dodge acorns to survive
  • Earn power-ups
  • Customize your character
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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How long can you survive dodging acorns? EASY TO USE CONTROLS: Touch or tilt controls! EASY TO LEARN: Collect apples to earn points, dodge the acorns to stay alive! HARD TO MASTER: The longer you take to collect apples, the more acorns you will have to dodge! POWER UP: Collecting apples grants you power ups to gain even more points! STYLE YOUR CAPY: Collect items from the shop to style your Capy. LEADERBOARDS: Compete with other players to get the top score! DOWNLOAD NOW AND DODGE YOUR WAY TO VICTORY! Get in touch: Twitter: @Capy_Dodge Instagram: @capydodge TikTok: @capydodge Made in Canada :)

About

Sad Hamster

Embark on a whimsical journey with a melancholic rodent in this charming game. Explore a world crafted by the hamster itself, offering a unique and engaging experience for players. Discover the simple joys and quiet adventures of this digital companion.

Highlights
  • Unique game world
  • Charming character
  • Engaging gameplay
  • Simple mechanics
  • Whimsical adventure
Features
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I'm a Sad Hamster, and I built a game about Sad Hamster.

Screenshots

Capy Dodge4 screens
Sad Hamster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Capy Dodge at 4.8 against Sad Hamster's 4.0. Capy Dodge also leads on review sentiment (99% vs 75%) and ratings volume (310 vs 8). Sad Hamster's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Capy Dodge sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Sad Hamster 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

Capy Dodge holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Capy Dodge has 310 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 99% of Capy Dodge's written reviews are positive against 75% of Sad Hamster's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Capy Dodge ships an update monthly, Sad Hamster every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Capy Dodge versus Sad Hamster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapy DodgeSad Hamster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (310 ratings) — better4.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews98.6% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings310 — better8
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB103 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBrandon JackSynthify Inc

Customer experience

Capy Dodge

All ratings310 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive98.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.4%

Sad Hamster

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Capy Dodge

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional ad issues with paid version
  • Crashes or freezes reported by some users

Requested features

4 requests
  • More skins and customization options
  • Leaderboard and social features
  • Offline mode or reduced ads
  • Challenging boss fights or levels

Sad Hamster

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Capy Dodge

One-time4
  • 1000 Coins$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • 5000 Coins$1.99
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  • 10,000 Coins$2.99
1 purchases

Sad Hamster

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Capy Dodge free?
Capy Dodge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sad Hamster free?
Sad Hamster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Capy Dodge or Sad Hamster?
Capy Dodge is rated higher. Capy Dodge averages 4.8 out of 5 from 310 ratings, while Sad Hamster averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Capy Dodge or Sad Hamster have ads?
Both Capy Dodge and Sad Hamster show ads.
Which is updated more often, Capy Dodge or Sad Hamster?
Capy Dodge ships an update monthly, and Sad Hamster every 2 weeks. Most recently, Capy Dodge was updated on September 1, 2026 and Sad Hamster on August 21, 2026.

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