# Simple Simoo vs Hammer Time!

The clearest difference is rating: Hammer Time! at 4.1 against Simple Simoo's 3.6. Hammer Time! also leads on ratings volume (195 vs 5) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). Simple Simoo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hammer Time! sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Simoo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hammer Time! holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hammer Time! has 195 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Simple Simoo's written reviews are positive against 73% of Hammer Time!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Simple Simoo ships an update every 5 months, Hammer Time! every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Simoo | Hammer Time! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-simoo/id417421979/reviews) | **[4.1 (195 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammer-time/id1057403847/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **195** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 72.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Code Redman Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/405913089) | [The Binary Mill](https://appshunter.io/developer/297436457) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Simoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-simoo/id417421979)

A memory game where you repeat a sequence of mooing cows. Test your recall by tapping the cows in the correct order to match the heard sequence. Compete for high scores with Game Center integration.

**Highlights:** Simon Says style gameplay, Sequence memorization, Tap-based interaction, Game Center scores and achievements, Background music and animation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hammer Time!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammer-time/id1057403847)

Defend a castle by swinging a giant hammer to smash incoming boulders. Survive as long as possible to achieve a high score and dominate leaderboards. Unlock a variety of unique hammers to aid your defense.

**Highlights:** Smash incoming boulders, Defend the castle gate, Timed hammer swings, Score survival time, Unlock new hammers, Leaderboard domination

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mjolnir | $0.99 | one-time |
| Battle Axe | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scepter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scythe | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dwarven Hammer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Hammer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snake | $0.99 | one-time |
| Frost Hammer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fire Hammer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Saxophone | $0.99 | one-time |
| Violet Justice | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to pick up and learn
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- ⏱️ Great time-killer/casual game
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual design
- 💰 Free-to-play with minimal ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay gets boring quickly
- 😤 Becomes overwhelming/unplayable after 30-60 seconds
- 💸 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
- 🎯 Different hammers are purely cosmetic with no functional differences
- ⚡ Poor reaction time/responsiveness of hammer mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Hammers disappear when switching apps
- Ball counter doesn't register all destroyed objects
- Lag and performance issues
- Review screen freezes on first attempt
- Game spends coins without user permission

**Requested features**

- Add levels, bosses, and progression system
- Implement power-ups and special abilities
- Create multiple game modes and maps
- Add functional upgrades for hammers (speed, reach, strength)
- Include online multiplayer and challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Simoo free?

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

### Is Hammer Time! free?

Hammer Time! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Simoo or Hammer Time!?

Hammer Time! is rated higher. Simple Simoo averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Hammer Time! averages 4.1 from 195 ratings.

### Do Simple Simoo or Hammer Time! have ads?

Neither Simple Simoo nor Hammer Time! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Simoo or Hammer Time!?

Simple Simoo ships an update every 5 months, and Hammer Time! every 4 months. Most recently, Simple Simoo was updated on September 29, 2026 and Hammer Time! on October 6, 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.*