# Springer vs Haunted Planet

The clearest difference is rating: Haunted Planet at 5.0 against Springer's 4.2. Haunted Planet also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Springer's advantage is review sentiment (98% vs 69%) and ratings volume (16 vs 2). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Haunted Planet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Springer has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 98% of Springer's written reviews are positive against 69% of Haunted Planet's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Springer ships an update every 3 months, Haunted Planet every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Springer | Haunted Planet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springer/id309210359/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haunted-planet/id564613390/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **97.5% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TMSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/288669797) | [Haunted Planet](https://appshunter.io/developer/564613393) |

## What reviewers say

### Springer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springer/id309210359)

Bounce and jump through an exciting space adventure. Navigate platforms, grab rockets for boosts, and avoid obstacles. Compete with friends and players worldwide on a global leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Infinite vertical scrolling adventure, Responsive touch controls, Space exploration, Global leaderboard, Game Center integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Easy to learn
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 👍 Great time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Sometimes boring
- 🤔 Enemies get in the way
- 🤔 Too hard
- 🤔 Not worth the price (older review)

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashed when trying to play music (older review)

**Requested features**

- Bring back old version with levels
- Add music playback
- Optional time limit
- Checkpoints for levels
- Level select option


### Haunted Planet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haunted-planet/id564613390)

Explore your surroundings to find and photograph supernatural creatures. This augmented reality game brings a spooky fantasy world to life outdoors, using your device's camera and audio to enhance the experience.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality gameplay, Scan for paranormal phenomena, Photograph supernatural creatures, Outdoor exploration required, Immersive audio experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Springer free?

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

### Is Haunted Planet free?

Haunted Planet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Springer or Haunted Planet?

Haunted Planet is rated higher. Springer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Haunted Planet averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Springer or Haunted Planet have ads?

Springer shows ads; Haunted Planet does not.

### Which is updated more often, Springer or Haunted Planet?

Springer ships an update every 3 months, and Haunted Planet every 5 months. Most recently, Springer was updated on October 16, 2026 and Haunted Planet on October 11, 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.*