# Blue Defense! vs Flying Hamster

The clearest difference is price: Blue Defense! at $0.99 against Flying Hamster's $3.99. Flying Hamster's advantage is ratings volume (64 vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Blue Defense! costs $0.99 and Flying Hamster $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Blue Defense! against 4.1 for Flying Hamster. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flying Hamster has 64 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Blue Defense!'s written reviews are positive against 79% of Flying Hamster's.

Blue Defense! ships an update every 4 months, Flying Hamster every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blue Defense! | Flying Hamster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-defense/id295528445/reviews)** | [4.1 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-hamster/id403533758/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **64** |
| Positive reviews | **84.0% of reviews** | 79.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cat in a Box Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600179204) | [Game Atelier](https://appshunter.io/developer/403533761) |

## What reviewers say

### Blue Defense!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blue-defense/id295528445)

Defend your planet from an relentless invasion force. This action-packed game challenges your reflexes and strategic thinking as you manage increasing pressure from attackers. Experience classic gameplay with modern features like level selection and global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Classic mode gameplay, Quick Start difficulty selection, Level Select for practice and medals, Global High Scores list, Save state functionality, Tilt controls for aiming

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and fast gameplay
- 👍 Unique and intuitive controls
- 💎 Retro-style graphics
- 🕹️ Addictive and challenging
- 💰 Great value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Lack of sound effects and music
- 🔄 Inverted controls can be confusing
- 🧠 Difficulty ramps up too quickly
- 🔋 Can be physically tiring to play

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on newer iOS versions
- Medals not saving properly

**Requested features**

- Add sound effects and background music
- Option to invert or adjust controls
- Gradual difficulty increase
- Power-ups and weapon upgrades
- Global high score leaderboards


### Flying Hamster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-hamster/id403533758)

Embark on an action-packed horizontal shooter adventure as a flying hamster. Navigate through diverse levels, battle a variety of enemies and formidable bosses, and utilize a range of quirky weapons to rescue your companion. Enjoy a vibrant soundtrack and challenging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Horizontal shooter gameplay, 6 unique environments, 8 unlockable weapons, 35 different enemies, 7 unpredictable bosses, Unlockable Hard Mode, Multiple control modes

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and fun game
- 🚀 Excellent graphics and sound
- 💡 Unique and creative gameplay
- 🎮 Challenging but addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Frustrating to restart from beginning
- 🎮 Controls can be sensitive and unresponsive
- 💰 Expensive for the content

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch for some devices
- Freezing and loading issues
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- Save progress and checkpoints
- Level selection instead of restarting
- Improved control options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blue Defense! free?

Blue Defense! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Flying Hamster free?

Flying Hamster costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Blue Defense! or Flying Hamster?

Blue Defense! is rated higher. Blue Defense! averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Flying Hamster averages 4.1 from 64 ratings.

### Do Blue Defense! or Flying Hamster have ads?

Neither Blue Defense! nor Flying Hamster shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blue Defense! or Flying Hamster?

Blue Defense! ships an update every 4 months, and Flying Hamster every 6 months. Most recently, Blue Defense! was updated on October 27, 2026 and Flying Hamster on October 27, 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.*