Hungry Oni vs tap.game
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hungry Oni
Embark on a quirky adventure collecting and consuming bizarre objects in a magical world. This visually dazzling game offers simple one-thumb controls and multiple challenging modes. Decorate your home and compete for high scores with friends.
- Collect 60 bizarre objects
- 5 challenging game modes
- One-thumb gameplay
- Explore a world of humor
- Outfit your character
- Decorate your house with achievements
- Compete for high scores
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Kotaku - "As far as sharp looking iOS games go, Hungry Oni must be one of the most dazzling I've seen all year." PocketGamer - "Hungry Oni is a fine-looking game, packed with bold and detailed visuals. From a presentation perspective, the game simply cannot be faulted." 148Apps - "the visual assets along with the soundtrack create a really fun atmosphere ... gameplay and controls are just about flawless" ＊ iPhoneQualityIndex's #1 game of Jan 2013! ＊ ＊ Corona Labs' App of the Month June 2013! ＊ /// Come experience the quirky, magical world of Hungry Oni, where collecting and consuming strange objects is the aim of the game. Ever wanted to eat an eyeball? Chow down on a cactus? How about snack on a submarine? Redefine the meaning of fine cuisine with the adorable ogre, Oni. ・Simple! - all you need is a thumb to play ・Challenge! - 5 game modes, ranging from sedate to sadistic ・Collect! - 60 bizarre objects for Oni to dine upon ・Explore! - a world chock-full of pop culture and offbeat humor ・Outfit! - your Oni in 5 funky costumes ・Decorate! - your house with 32 achievements ・Compete! - for hi-scores with friends, and the world online
tap.game
This game offers simple, one-handed tap gameplay that is easy to pick up but provides challenges for dedicated players. Unlock fun features like a selfie circle and local multiplayer for up to 7 friends. Explore over 75 levels with more planned.
- One-handed tap controls
- Selfie circle integration
- Local multiplayer for up to 7 friends
- Over 75 levels
- Minimalist design
- Offline single-player mode
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Simple, fun, and for everyone. "tap.game" is easy to play for any amount of time but offers plenty more for those looking to be challenged. Tap To Play -just tap! designed to be played with one hand Get In The Game* -unlock the selfie circle to put your face in the game! Challenge Others** -play local multiplayer with up to 7 friends for intense competition How Far Can You Go -Over 75 levels, with more to come Minimalist, Clutter-Free Design -relaxing and easy on the eyes Exclusively for the App Store --- Multiplayer can be played between two or more devices (up to 8). Devices must have a WiFi or Bluetooth connection. Single-player can be played without any data connection. *Selfie circle unlocked after beating 6 levels **Multiplayer unlocked after beating 9 levels --- photo credit for use in App Screenshots: Flickr user Richard foster with a CC BY-SA 2.0 license https://flic.kr/p/e2GV4w
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: tap.game at none against Hungry Oni's 3. tap.game also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Hungry Oni sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. tap.game asks for nothing beyond the download.
tap.game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Hungry Oni's written reviews are positive against 100% of tap.game's.
Hungry Oni ships an update every 6 months, tap.game every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hungry Oni | tap.game |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (20 ratings) | 5.0 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 95.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 9.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Futuretro Studios | Kyle Gorlick |
Customer experience
Hungry Oni
tap.game
Bugs and requests
Hungry Oni
Reported bugs
3 issues- Progress being randomly reset
- Glitchy and unresponsive controls on certain levels
- Achievements not unlocking properly
Requested features
4 requests- New levels or game modes
- Multiplayer or competitive options
- More costume and food item variety
- Ability to restore purchases and progress
tap.game
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hungry Oni
- Piggy Bank$0.99
- Treasure Chest$2.99
- Lottery Win$5.99
tap.game
No in-app purchases
Questions
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