Comparison

Hurdler vs Hurdle Hell

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

Head to head
About

Hurdler

Navigate challenging levels by timing precise jumps to clear obstacles and reach the goal. Utilize various jump types and power-ups to overcome hazards in this fast-paced platformer. Compete with friends on online leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Timed jump mechanics
  • Four distinct jump types
  • Obstacle avoidance
  • Springboard power-ups
  • Online high-score boards
  • 90 levels of action
Features
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Hurdler blends frantic platforming action with puzzle solving using intuitive controls. A true classic featured by Apple under "What We're Playing" when released! Every young hurdler's goal is to reach the golden balloon at the end of each level. But beware! There are fiendish obstacles along the way. It's up to you to select and time the best jump to clear each hazard. Make a bad decision and suffer a spectacular and embarrassing tumble. Be on the lookout for springboards strategically located for extra high jump power! You're on your way to becoming a Hurdler Champion! At the start of each level, Hurdler will start to run by himself toward the goal. Either touch or swipe the screen to perform one of four jumps to clear the obstacles. Down - Normal Jump Up - High Jump Right - Long Jump Left - Short Hop Features: Trash can towers! Anti-gravity bombs! Deadly banana peels! Slapstick stickman violence! Parallax scrolling! Original music score that'll leave you dancing... Features ONLINE HIGH-SCORE BOARDS so you can compete with your friends over 90 levels of Hurdling action!

About

Hurdle Hell

Control two runners simultaneously to clear an endless stream of hurdles. If either runner trips, the game ends. Collect Hell Bottlecaps as a reward for your progress and earn special bottlecaps through a daily stamp system.

Highlights
  • Dual character control
  • Endless hurdle jumping
  • Collectable in-game rewards
  • Daily stamp system
  • Simple tap controls
Features
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The two runners' hearts beat as one! If just one of the runners trips, it's game over! Control both runners and clear an endless hell of oncoming hurdles! How to Play * Jump the endless onslaught of hurdles. * Press L to make the bottom runner jump and R to make the upper right runner jump. * Keep playing to collect your reward: Hell Bottlecaps! Daily Stamp You can collect one stamp per day. Collect six to receive a special bottlecap.

Screenshots

Hurdler4 screens
Hurdle Hell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hurdler at 5.0 against Hurdle Hell's 4.3. Hurdler also leads on ads (none vs shown). Hurdle Hell's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 78 months) and ratings volume (17 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hurdler holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Hurdler's written reviews are positive against 74% of Hurdle Hell's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hurdler ships an update every 78 months, Hurdle Hell every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hurdler versus Hurdle Hell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHurdlerHurdle Hell
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.3 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better73.9% of reviews
Number of ratings417 — better
Update frequencyEvery 78 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB11 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEasy 8 SoftwareMasakazu Yonehara

Customer experience

Hurdler

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.0%

Hurdle Hell

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral17.4%
Negative8.7%

In-app purchases

None

Hurdler

No in-app purchases

None

Hurdle Hell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hurdler free?
Hurdler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hurdle Hell free?
Hurdle Hell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hurdler or Hurdle Hell?
Hurdler is rated higher. Hurdler averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Hurdle Hell averages 4.3 from 17 ratings.
Do Hurdler or Hurdle Hell have ads?
Hurdle Hell shows ads; Hurdler does not.
Which is updated more often, Hurdler or Hurdle Hell?
Hurdler ships an update every 78 months, and Hurdle Hell every 3 months. Most recently, Hurdler was updated on October 11, 2026 and Hurdle Hell on October 15, 2026.

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