# ThumbZilla vs Cartoon Survivor

The clearest difference is ads: ThumbZilla at none against Cartoon Survivor's shown. ThumbZilla also leads on ratings volume (150 vs 43) and iOS requirement (5.1 vs 13.0). Cartoon Survivor's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 60%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ThumbZilla sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cartoon Survivor sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for ThumbZilla against 4.3 for Cartoon Survivor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 150 and 43 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of ThumbZilla's written reviews are positive against 81% of Cartoon Survivor's.

ThumbZilla ships an update every 4 months, Cartoon Survivor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThumbZilla | Cartoon Survivor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbzilla/id361460687/reviews)** | [4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartoon-survivor/id982108281/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **150** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews | **80.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 526 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SMG Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/832131501) | [Spunge Games Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/982108280) |

## What reviewers say

### ThumbZilla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbzilla/id361460687)

Become a giant, rampaging thumb and destroy a city. Stomp buildings, crush vehicles, and battle military forces in an endless destruction game. Enjoy hilarious physics and voiceovers as you cause chaos.

**Highlights:** Giant thumb rampage, Infinite city destruction, Physics-based destruction, Battle military forces, Hilarious voiceovers, Game Center achievements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisements | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Hilarious and entertaining concept
- 🎮 Addictive gameplay mechanics
- 💥 Satisfying destruction physics
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all ages
- 🎵 Good sound quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Incompatible with modern iOS versions
- 🐛 Screen shifting/display glitch
- 💣 Unresponsive start button
- ⏱️ Limited gameplay longevity
- 📢 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Screen shifted to the side making buttons untouchable
- Start button unresponsive or pushed off-screen
- Game freezes on opening screen
- Game won't launch or open
- Crashes on retry button

**Requested features**

- Update for modern iOS versions
- In-game shop/upgrade system
- Ability to upgrade Thumbzilla
- Directional controls (turn left/right)
- Different footwear options (flippers, sneakers)


### Cartoon Survivor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartoon-survivor/id982108281)

Embark on a vibrant 3D adventure runner through a prehistoric world. Dodge dinosaurs, mammoths, and other creatures as you run, jump, and glide through hazardous obstacle courses. Help Doo Doo the Dodo become a star and save the show's ratings.

**Highlights:** 3D adventure runner, Prehistoric world setting, Run, jump, and glide mechanics, Hazardous obstacle courses, Dinosaur and creature encounters

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season 2 - Cretaceous | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season 3 - StoneAge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season 4 - Mayan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season 5 - Ice Age | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock seasons 2, 3 and 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $2.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful and appealing art style
- 🎮 Easy to pick up and play
- 💎 Not greedy with in-app purchases
- 🌟 Highly recommended by users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Frustrating tilt/gyroscope controls
- ⏳ Timer mechanic can be stressful
- 📉 Unclear level progression system
- 🖼️ Some background elements not animated
- 💰 Pay-to-play concerns (older reviews)

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Game won't download/play (older review)
- 🐛 Gliding doesn't work well with timer

**Requested features**

- Add more worlds/levels
- Implement a level editor
- Introduce a PVP mode
- Add more power-ups
- Consider a directional pad or joystick control option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThumbZilla free?

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

### Is Cartoon Survivor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ThumbZilla or Cartoon Survivor?

ThumbZilla is rated higher. ThumbZilla averages 4.4 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Cartoon Survivor averages 4.3 from 43 ratings.

### Do ThumbZilla or Cartoon Survivor have ads?

Cartoon Survivor shows ads; ThumbZilla does not.

### Which is updated more often, ThumbZilla or Cartoon Survivor?

ThumbZilla ships an update every 4 months, and Cartoon Survivor every 3 months. Most recently, ThumbZilla was updated on October 22, 2026 and Cartoon Survivor on October 24, 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.*