# The Creeps! HD vs Colossatron

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Creeps! HD at 87% against Colossatron's 36%. The Creeps! HD also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Colossatron's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 115) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Creeps! HD sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Colossatron sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Creeps! HD holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Colossatron has 1.4K ratings behind it against 115, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of The Creeps! HD's written reviews are positive against 36% of Colossatron's.

The Creeps! HD ships an update monthly, Colossatron every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Creeps! HD | Colossatron |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-creeps-hd/id364906949/reviews)** | [3.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colossatron/id680436745/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 115 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 36.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 132 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Super Squawk Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/300670612) | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### The Creeps! HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-creeps-hd/id364906949)

Defeat spooky creatures emerging from your closet using a variety of toy weapons and summoned allies. Battle diverse enemies like ghosts, zombies, and aliens in this highly-rated tower defense game.

**Highlights:** Toy weapon combat, Summon allies, Battle diverse enemies, Tower defense gameplay, HD graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level Pack #1 - Dinosaur Danger | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack #7 - Valentine Megapack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack #11 - Halloween Fright Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack #12 - Christmas Megapack | $0.99 | one-time |
| New Year Megapack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack #14 - Robot Rampage | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack #15 - Pirate Party | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle #1 - Dinos, Valentines and St. Patrick | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle #2 - Variety, Charged, Easter, Halloween | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle #3 - Batteries, Voltage, Christmas, New Year | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Access Pass - Unlock EVERYTHING! | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Childhood game
- 👍 Great gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome animations
- 🔊 Great sound effects
- 🕹️ Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🛒 Purchases not restoring
- 🕹️ Lack of enemy variety
- 🕹️ Levels becoming stale

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Levels not loading
- Purchases not restoring
- Controls not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Daily challenges
- New game modes
- Ability to start over from scratch
- Improved performance on newer devices


### Colossatron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colossatron/id680436745)

Control a giant robotic snake and destroy cities in this unique blend of Match 3 and Snake gameplay. Merge power-ups to build devastating weapons and defeat formidable bosses across a chaotic global campaign. Experience intense boss fights and survival challenges without interruptions.

**Highlights:** Match 3 and Snake gameplay, Build and merge weapons, Global campaign mode, Epic boss fights, Intense survival challenges, No ads or in-app purchases (with subscription)

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Unique concept of controlling a destructive 'Colossatron'
- 🔥 Satisfying destruction and mayhem
- 💫 Nostalgic for many users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Locked behind a subscription paywall
- 🤖 Lack of player control over Colossatron's movement
- 🔁 Repetitive campaign with limited content
- 🐛 Performance issues and crashes on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Progress loss due to cloud sync issues
- Incompatibility with newer devices like iPad Pro

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to control Colossatron's movement
- Option to purchase the game outright instead of subscription
- Difficulty settings and new game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Creeps! HD free?

The Creeps! HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Colossatron free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Creeps! HD or Colossatron?

The Creeps! HD is rated higher. The Creeps! HD averages 4.6 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while Colossatron averages 3.5 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do The Creeps! HD or Colossatron have ads?

Neither The Creeps! HD nor Colossatron shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Creeps! HD or Colossatron?

The Creeps! HD ships an update monthly, and Colossatron every 2 months. Most recently, The Creeps! HD was updated on October 22, 2026 and Colossatron 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.*