Comparison

Gibbets 2 vs Climb Higher

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

Head to head
About

Gibbets 2

A unique arcade puzzler where you aim a bow and arrow to cut ropes and save victims from hanging. Utilize power-ups and navigate challenging levels to achieve high scores and unlock achievements.

Highlights
  • Aim bow and arrow to cut ropes
  • Rescue victims from hanging
  • Over 50 challenging levels
  • Use portals and pick-ups
  • Unlock awards and achievements
  • Vulture blasting bonus round
Features
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“Gibbets 2 is a fun, fast-paced puzzler” – 148apps.com “Gibbets 2 is as fun and intriguing as it is dark”, Bronze Award – Pocket Gamer Tired of always losing at Hangman? Now it's time to get your own back on that noose-wielding bully! Gibbets 2, the sequel to the Flash and iPhone smash hit, gives you chance to save the poor victims before they run out of breath! A truly innovative arcade puzzler where you'll have to aim your bow and arrow carefully to cut the hangman's rope without causing the victims further injury! Use all manner of bonuses and pick-ups, warps and teleports, to help you on your quest. You'll gain bonus points for rescuing multiple people with one arrow so try and gain the perfect score on each level. Accumulate even more points with the vulture blasting bonus round, then upload your high scores to challenge your friends! Can you the handle the frantic pace and save the innocent before they take their final breath? Game features: - Draw back your bow in this truly unique game of skill - Save the innocent people from hanging in over 50 challenging levels - Master the use of portals and pick ups across the colourful detailed landscapes. - Unlock awards and achievements for your expert bowmanship - The sequel to the million selling hit PC and iPhone game Gibbets ______________________________________ Keep track of HeroCraft game news and updates! twitter.com/Herocraft youtube.com/herocraft facebook.com/herocraft.games

About

Climb Higher

A physics-based puzzle platformer where players slingshot themselves upwards, breaking obstacles and manipulating size to reach new heights. Master momentum to conquer vertical challenges and progress through increasingly difficult levels.

Highlights
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • Slingshot mechanics
  • Breakable obstacles
  • Size manipulation (grow/shrink)
  • Momentum mastery
  • Vertical puzzle platforming
Features
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A challenge lies before you, or rather above you. Can you surpass this vertical puzzle? Can you reach the top? And then what, will you stop and rest, or continue to climb higher. Climb Higher is a challenging physics based puzzle platformer where you must slingshot yourself up high, stick to whatever you can, shatter through everything that breaks, grow big, shrink down, become the master of your momentum, and reach even greater heights! From the creator of Brain It On! and Shatterbrain. This game shows ads during gameplay, but you can remove them with an in app purchase which supports my work and helps me continue making games. Thank you for playing my games!

Screenshots

Gibbets 24 screens
Climb Higher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Climb Higher at 4.6 against Gibbets 2's 4.1. Climb Higher also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 50%). Gibbets 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Gibbets 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Climb Higher sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Climb Higher holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Gibbets 2's written reviews are positive against 79% of Climb Higher's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gibbets 2 ships an update every 2 months, Climb Higher every 11 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Gibbets 2 versus Climb Higher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGibbets 2Climb Higher
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (18 ratings)4.6 (48 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.7% of reviews79.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1848 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB115 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITEDOrbital Nine Games Inc

Customer experience

Gibbets 2

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews173 reviews
Positive49.7%
Neutral13.9%
Negative36.4%

Climb Higher

All ratings48 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive79.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Gibbets 2

One-time2
  • Unlock Levels, No Ads$0.99
  • Remove ads$0.99
1 purchases

Climb Higher

One-time1
  • Full Game$2.99

Questions

Is Gibbets 2 free?
Gibbets 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Climb Higher free?
Climb Higher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gibbets 2 or Climb Higher?
Climb Higher is rated higher. Gibbets 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Climb Higher averages 4.6 from 48 ratings.
Do Gibbets 2 or Climb Higher have ads?
Climb Higher shows ads; Gibbets 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Gibbets 2 or Climb Higher?
Gibbets 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Climb Higher every 11 months. Most recently, Gibbets 2 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Climb Higher on November 6, 2026.

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