# King Oddball vs Bacon

The clearest difference is price: Bacon at Free against King Oddball's $2.99. Bacon also leads on ratings volume (201K vs 46). King Oddball's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Bacon is free to download; King Oddball costs $2.99 up front. Bacon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. King Oddball asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for King Oddball against 4.8 for Bacon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bacon has 201K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of King Oddball's written reviews are positive against 85% of Bacon's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | King Oddball | Bacon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-oddball/id553174450/reviews) | **[4.8 (201K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bacon-the-game/id1413085106/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **201K** |
| Positive reviews | **97.2% of reviews** | 85.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#172** | — |
| Size | 74 MB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +9 | 12+ |
| Developer | [10tons Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295046390) | [Philipp Stollenmayer](https://appshunter.io/developer/580506869) |

## What reviewers say

### King Oddball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-oddball/id553174450)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Hurl boulders with a single tap to destroy structures, crash helicopters, and defeat humans. Master physics-based puzzles across over 120 levels to end the world.

**Highlights:** Single tap gameplay, Physics-based action, Over 120 levels, Eccentric art style, Original music, Game Controller support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Family-friendly game
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay
- 🕹️ Easy to learn
- 🕰️ Great time killer
- 🎨 Quirky art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Expensive for some

**Reported bugs**

- Sound not working consistently
- Crashes when talking to the king

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Ability to revisit completed levels


### Bacon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bacon-the-game/id1413085106)

This game lets you place bacon on a wide variety of objects and scenarios, from food items to abstract concepts. Explore humorous and unexpected combinations. It's a silly and creative experience for those who enjoy absurd humor.

**Highlights:** Place bacon on anything, Humorous and absurd scenarios, Creative placement gameplay, Explore unexpected combinations

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad free Bacon | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🥓 Creative ways to use bacon
- 💡 Unique and quirky levels
- 🎨 Attractive visual style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Frustratingly difficult levels
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🚫 Excessive ads
- 🔍 Lack of difficulty progression
- 🧭 Confusing level navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Bacon physics glitches causing inconsistent behavior
- Crashes or performance issues on certain devices
- Syncing issues with cloud saves

**Requested features**

- More customization options for bacon, hand, and pan
- Difficulty settings or adjustable challenge levels
- Ability to save/load progress without relying on cloud sync
- Additional game modes or challenges beyond flipping bacon
- Improved level organization and selection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is King Oddball free?

King Oddball costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bacon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, King Oddball or Bacon?

Bacon is rated higher. King Oddball averages 4.7 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Bacon averages 4.8 from 201K ratings.

### Do King Oddball or Bacon have ads?

Bacon shows ads; King Oddball does not.

### Which is updated more often, King Oddball or Bacon?

King Oddball ships an update every 2 months, and Bacon every 2 months. Most recently, King Oddball was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bacon on November 2, 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.*