# Super Ghost vs Pocket Cowbell

The clearest difference is rating: Super Ghost at 5.0 against Pocket Cowbell's 4.4. Super Ghost also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Pocket Cowbell's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Super Ghost sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pocket Cowbell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Super Ghost holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Cowbell has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Super Ghost's written reviews are positive against 64% of Pocket Cowbell's.

Super Ghost ships an update every 2 months, Pocket Cowbell every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Super Ghost | Pocket Cowbell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-ghost/id568875969/reviews)** | [4.4 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-cowbell/id6444595768/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel ROBERTS](https://appshunter.io/developer/794125802) | [Jesse Hollingsworth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655567051) |

## What reviewers say

### Super Ghost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-ghost/id568875969)

A classic word-building game where players add letters one at a time, aiming to avoid completing words of four or more letters. Features include AI opponents, turn-based multiplayer, and special "Ghost Moves" to alter the game.

**Highlights:** Turn-based multiplayer, AI opponents with adjustable difficulty, Ghost Moves for strategic advantage, Word trap creation, Leaderboards and stats tracking, Retro pixel art aesthetic

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Ghost Moves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins - $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Ghost | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins - $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Ghost Moves | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gravity Style | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25 Ghost Moves | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins - $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |


### Pocket Cowbell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-cowbell/id6444595768)

This digital noisemaker lets you shake your device to create a cowbell sound. Compete globally on leaderboards, customize your cowbell's look and sound, and track your ringing stats. An optional PRO upgrade offers an ad-free experience and exclusive content.

**Highlights:** Shake to ring cowbell sound, Global leaderboards for competition, Variety of unique cowbell designs, Custom cowbell creation tools, Multiple ringing sound options, Detailed ringing statistics tracking

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket Cowbell PRO | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Super Ghost free?

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

### Is Pocket Cowbell free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Super Ghost or Pocket Cowbell?

Super Ghost is rated higher. Super Ghost averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pocket Cowbell averages 4.4 from 31 ratings.

### Do Super Ghost or Pocket Cowbell have ads?

Pocket Cowbell shows ads; Super Ghost does not.

### Which is updated more often, Super Ghost or Pocket Cowbell?

Super Ghost ships an update every 2 months, and Pocket Cowbell every 3 weeks. Most recently, Super Ghost was updated on October 23, 2026 and Pocket Cowbell on October 24, 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.*