# Head Soccer vs Octagon 1

The clearest difference is price: Head Soccer at Free against Octagon 1's $1.99. Head Soccer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (91K vs 510). Octagon 1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Head Soccer is free to download; Octagon 1 costs $1.99 up front. Head Soccer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Octagon 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Head Soccer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Head Soccer has 91K ratings behind it against 510, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Head Soccer's written reviews are positive against 59% of Octagon 1's.

Head Soccer ships an update every 10 days, Octagon 1 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Head Soccer | Octagon 1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (91K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-soccer/id487119327/reviews)** | [4.2 (510 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octagon-1-maximal-challenge/id691102150/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **91K** | 510 |
| Positive reviews | **68.3% of reviews** | 58.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#168** | — |
| Size | 286 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [D&D Dream Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/338533084) | [Lukas Korba](https://appshunter.io/developer/374458841) |

## What reviewers say

### Head Soccer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-soccer/id487119327)

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Experience fast-paced soccer with simple, one-touch controls. Unleash powerful special shots, customize avatars, and compete in various game modes. Play against friends or global players online or via Bluetooth.

**Highlights:** Simple one-touch controls, Unique special shots (dragon, ice, lightning), Over 100 avatars, 8 distinct game modes, Pet and Body systems, Bluetooth and online multiplayer

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30,000 Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| Devil Unlock ( donate ) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Present Box 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 150,000 Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mon-K !! | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500,000 Points | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Henos! | $7.99 | one-time |
| Present Box 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,700,000 Points | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4,300,000 Points | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Timeless game
- 👍 Nostalgic and addictive
- 🎨 Creative characters and powers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Expensive to unlock characters
- 🐛 Unbalanced gameplay
- 🔍 Difficult for new players
- 🔧 Bugs and control issues

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons not working properly
- Game crashing and losing progress
- Glitches causing unfair gameplay

**Requested features**

- Ability to disable certain controls for challenges
- More balanced character abilities
- Optimized controls for newer devices
- Easier character unlocking process


### Octagon 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octagon-1-maximal-challenge/id691102150)

Navigate a challenging, fast-paced arcade game set within a dynamic 8-sided tunnel. Survive by reacting quickly to moving floors, dodging obstacles, and utilizing gravity shifts. Features include multiple game modes and procedurally generated levels.

**Highlights:** Classic, Endless, and Daily modes, Randomly generated levels, Dynamic procedural graphics, Original energizing soundtrack, Universal App with iCloud syncing, Pure challenge, no in-app purchases

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Vibrant and visually appealing graphics
- 🎵 Excellent soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy controls and unresponsive inputs
- 🤯 Extremely difficult and frustrating at times
- 🔋 Causes eye strain and dizziness

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes frequently
- Levels sometimes do not load properly
- Progress not saved between sessions

**Requested features**

- Ability to start from previous levels
- Option to disable background music
- Support for Bluetooth controllers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Head Soccer free?

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

### Is Octagon 1 free?

Octagon 1 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Head Soccer or Octagon 1?

Head Soccer is rated higher. Head Soccer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 91K ratings, while Octagon 1 averages 4.2 from 510 ratings.

### Do Head Soccer or Octagon 1 have ads?

Head Soccer shows ads; Octagon 1 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Head Soccer or Octagon 1?

Head Soccer ships an update every 10 days, and Octagon 1 monthly. Most recently, Head Soccer was updated on November 7, 2026 and Octagon 1 on November 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.*