Comparison

Flick Home Run ! vs Alto's Adventure

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

Head to head
About

Flick Home Run !

A physics-based baseball game where a single flick can send the ball soaring. Compete in various modes, challenge player records, and improve your stats to achieve new personal bests.

Highlights
  • One-finger physics-based batting
  • Home & Away team challenges
  • Multiple game modes (Minor, Major, MoonStar, Bunt Master, Fast Ball)
  • Player stat improvement (Power, Contact, Batting Eye)
  • Global Derby weekly rankings
  • Achievement system
Features
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One flick. One huge hit. Over the rooftops—and all the way to the moon! Flick Home Run is a classic physics-based baseball game you play with one finger. Read each pitch, find your timing and direction, then swipe for a satisfying hit. Bounce off buildings and cars, pop balloons and send the ball farther. It’s the kind of hit that makes you want just one more try. Put your team’s name on the line in Home & Away Make your home stadium your own and set a score to defend. Challenge records left by other players to capture their team emblems, then reclaim your own in a revenge match. Take on higher Away tiers and earn a special ornament for 100 wins in each tier. Let your emblem tell the story of your victories. One flick. So many ways to play. From Minor and Major to MoonStar, Bunt Master and Fast Ball, explore modes and episodes with different goals and scoring rules. In MoonStar, keep the ball bouncing from moon to moon for a uniquely satisfying chain of hits. Earn EXP to improve Power, Contact and Batting Eye, and complete achievements. Turn stronger hits into new personal bests and compete for records on the leaderboards. In Global Derby, compete with players around the world for weekly rankings. Score points for your city and chase your best hit of the week. Easy to pick up. Find your timing and send it farther. Step up for your most satisfying hit yet! Flick Home Run!

About

Alto's Adventure

Embark on an endless snowboarding journey across stunning alpine landscapes. Rescue llamas, perform tricks, and overcome obstacles in a visually captivating and tranquil experience. Discover unique characters and dynamic weather for a constantly evolving adventure.

Highlights
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • Procedurally generated terrain
  • Dynamic lighting and weather
  • One-button trick system
  • Combo system
  • 180 handcrafted goals
  • Unique snowboarders
Features
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Above the placid ivory snow lies a sleepy mountain village, brimming with the promise of adventure. "A piece of interactive art" – WIRED "Best of 2015" and "15 Most Beautiful Games" – Apple "Favorite Apps of 2015" – The New York Times "One of the best mobile games" – The Verge "Alto's Adventure demands your attention" – IGN "2015 Game of the Year" – Product Hunt "Best 2D Visual Experience" – 2015 Unity Awards Finalist "One of the best-looking games on the App Store" – VICE “The visuals really are incredible” – TouchArcade “Simply stunning” – Red Bull "Best Looking Video Games of 2015" – TIME "Wonderfully tranquil and beautiful" – Engadget "Best iPhone apps of 2015" – Mashable "I couldn't let Alto's Adventure slide by me" – Destructoid "Alto’s Adventure for iOS may be the most beautiful endless runner you’ve ever played" – The Next Web "Pristine and refined" – LA Times "An engaging, relaxing, and beautiful experience." – MacStories "Satisfies the soul" – TechCrunch "Alto's Adventure is the endless runner matured" – Kotaku "Alto’s Adventure is remarkably soothing" – The New York Observer "Favorite game of the year" – BuzzFeed "A joyous experience" – GameSpot "One of my favorite games" – AppAdvice "Alto is lovely" – Eurogamer "It’s seriously stunning" – Macworld "Alto's Adventure is a brilliant mobile game" – PocketGamer "A beautiful visual experience" – CNET "An elegant ride down nature's greatest landmarks" – Kill Screen "A compelling game to play" – The Washington Post "Every inch of this game is visually impressive and delightfully charming" – Business Insider Join Alto and his friends as they embark on an endless snowboarding odyssey. Journey across the beautiful alpine hills of their native wilderness, through neighbouring villages, ancient woodlands, and long-abandoned ruins. Along the way you'll rescue runaway llamas, grind rooftops, leap over terrifying chasms and outwit the mountain elders – all while braving the ever changing elements and passage of time upon the mountain. Features: • Fluid, graceful and exhilarating physics-based gameplay • Procedurally generated terrain based on real-world snowboarding • Fully dynamic lighting and weather effects, including thunderstorms, blizzards, fog, rainbows, shooting stars, and more • Easy to learn, difficult to master one button trick system • Chain together combos to maximize points and speed • Test your skills with 180 handcrafted goals • Discover six unique snowboarders, each with their own special attributes and abilities • Challenge your friends with Game Center. Compete for best high score, best distance, and best trick combo! • Acquire the wingsuit from Izel’s workshop for an entirely new gameplay dynamic • Beautifully minimalist and evocative visual design • Original music and handcrafted audio for an ambient and immersive experience (headphones recommended!) • Universal app with iCloud support. Play on your iPhone and iPad and your progress will always be in sync. Alto’s Adventure is a premium game with no ads or in-app purchases. Rated 3+ by the Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS).

Screenshots

Flick Home Run !4 screens
Alto's Adventure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Alto's Adventure at 4.6 against Flick Home Run !'s 3.3. Alto's Adventure also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Flick Home Run !'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and price ($0.29 vs $4.99). On ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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

Flick Home Run ! costs $0.29 and Alto's Adventure $4.99 up front. Flick Home Run ! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Alto's Adventure asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alto's Adventure holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Flick Home Run !'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Alto's Adventure's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flick Home Run ! ships an update every 4 days, Alto's Adventure every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Flick Home Run ! versus Alto's Adventure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlick Home Run !Alto's Adventure
Price$0.29 — better$4.99
Rating3.3 (1.5K ratings)4.6 (2.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.2% of reviews78.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K2.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#1 — better#6
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB276 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developerinfinity pocketSnowman

Customer experience

Flick Home Run !

All ratings1,495 ratings
Positive53.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews741 reviews
Positive57.2%
Neutral13.9%
Negative28.9%

Alto's Adventure

All ratings2,168 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews1,265 reviews
Positive78.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative14.1%

User reviews

Flick Home Run !

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Fun and addictive game
  • 🕹️ Simple and easy to play
  • 💪 Challenging gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Slow progression and leveling up
  • 🤑 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Lack of updates and support

Alto's Adventure

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌄 Beautiful graphics and visuals
  • 🎶 Relaxing and soothing soundtrack
  • 🧘‍♀️ Calming and zen-like gameplay
  • 🔓 No ads or in-app purchases
  • 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls

Room to improve

  • 🤕 Frustrating difficulty spikes
  • 🔍 Obstacles can be hard to see
  • 🤯 Wingsuit activation issues
  • 💰 Expensive for a mobile game

Bugs and requests

Flick Home Run !

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Inconsistent hit detection
  • Progress and achievements not saved
  • Crashes on newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more levels and game modes
  • Improve progression system
  • Optimize for larger screens
  • Add left-handed support

Alto's Adventure

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes or freezes on certain devices
  • Achievements not unlocking properly
  • Inconsistent performance and frame rate issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more characters and customization options
  • Introduce new gameplay modes or biomes
  • Allow skipping of difficult challenges
  • Improve visibility and readability of UI elements
  • Provide more control over the wingsuit functionality

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Flick Home Run !

One-time10
  • Gems 4$0.99
  • PowerLevel_1Up$0.99
  • ContactLevel_1up$0.99
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  • EyeLevel_1up$0.99
  • AllLevel_1up$2.99
  • PowerLevel_5up$3.99
  • ContactLevel_5up$3.99
  • EyeLevel_5up$3.99
  • AllLevel_5up$9.99
  • GOLD BAT$14.99
None

Alto's Adventure

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flick Home Run ! free?
Flick Home Run ! costs $0.29, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Alto's Adventure free?
Alto's Adventure costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flick Home Run ! or Alto's Adventure?
Alto's Adventure is rated higher. Flick Home Run ! averages 3.3 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Alto's Adventure averages 4.6 from 2.2K ratings.
Do Flick Home Run ! or Alto's Adventure have ads?
Flick Home Run ! shows ads; Alto's Adventure does not.
Which is updated more often, Flick Home Run ! or Alto's Adventure?
Flick Home Run ! ships an update every 4 days, and Alto's Adventure every 4 months. Most recently, Flick Home Run ! was updated on November 10, 2026 and Alto's Adventure on November 11, 2026.
Which is more popular, Flick Home Run ! or Alto's Adventure?
Flick Home Run ! currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Alto's Adventure at #6. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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