# Save The Pets vs SH3LLC0DE

The clearest difference is rating: SH3LLC0DE at 5.0 against Save The Pets's 3.6. SH3LLC0DE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Save The Pets's advantage is ratings volume (609 vs 2) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Save The Pets sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SH3LLC0DE asks for nothing beyond the download.

SH3LLC0DE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Save The Pets has 609 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Save The Pets ships an update monthly, SH3LLC0DE every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save The Pets | SH3LLC0DE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (609 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-pets-save-dog/id6443538544/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sh3llc0de-code-breaker/id6806639442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **609** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 11.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 262 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Superboost Soft Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879733249) | [christopher woods](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842645121) |

## What reviewers say

### Save The Pets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-pets-save-dog/id6443538544)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Free · Puzzle, #148 Top Free · Casual (US App Store)

Protect a cute dog from various dangers by drawing lines to create a safe barrier. Navigate through obstacles like bees, lava, and spikes to ensure the dog's survival for 10 seconds.

**Highlights:** Draw lines to protect the dog, Overcome bees, lava, spikes, and bombs, Dynamic and engaging gameplay, Unlimited playtime, Cute and funny characters

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.49 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
- ⚙️ Challenging difficulty progression
- ✈️ Ads disappear with airplane mode workaround
- 🎯 Addictive level-based progression
- 🐕 Cute pet-saving concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads after every level
- ⏱️ Ads longer than actual gameplay
- 🚫 Ads persist even after paying for ad-free
- 🔄 Level repetition after level 100-150
- 🐛 Game freezes and lags constantly

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets to level 300 after closing app
- Game freezes and crashes frequently
- Hint button doesn't work
- Skip button doesn't function
- Screen zooms in unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Level editor for custom level creation
- More original levels beyond 280
- Music in the game
- Easier difficulty option for children
- Better hint system that actually works


### SH3LLC0DE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sh3llc0de-code-breaker/id6806639442)

A cyberpunk deduction puzzle game where you crack codes using limited tools. Every guess raises the alarm, forcing strategic decisions about risk and resource management to survive before being traced.

**Highlights:** Logic deduction gameplay, Information and risk management, Limited tool usage, Increasingly complex codes, Offline play, No ads or microtransactions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Save The Pets free?

Save The Pets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SH3LLC0DE free?

SH3LLC0DE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Save The Pets or SH3LLC0DE?

SH3LLC0DE is rated higher. Save The Pets averages 3.6 out of 5 from 609 ratings, while SH3LLC0DE averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Save The Pets or SH3LLC0DE have ads?

Save The Pets shows ads; SH3LLC0DE does not.

### Which is updated more often, Save The Pets or SH3LLC0DE?

Save The Pets ships an update monthly, and SH3LLC0DE every 4 days. Most recently, Save The Pets was updated on October 30, 2026 and SH3LLC0DE on October 21, 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.*