Save Ocean vs Lava Hopper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Save Ocean
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Plastic is flooding the ocean and sea life is in danger. Take the helm of your submarine, blast the floating waste and save the animals before it is too late! HOW TO PLAY Steer your submarine with the joystick and blast the plastic floating around you. Every piece you destroy drops recycling points. Collect power-ups for a shield or a speed boost, rescue sea turtles, dolphins and crabs, and chain your hits into combos to multiply your score. DIVE DEEPER - 4 ocean zones, from the Sunny Shallows down to The Trench - New dangers: tough ghost nets and oil barrels that explode in a chain reaction - A giant garbage patch boss every 8 waves UPGRADE AND COLLECT - Spend recycling points in the shop on stronger shields, longer power-ups and a faster submarine - Unlock 5 submarines, each with its own perk: a point magnet, double shots and more - Fill your animal album and earn star rewards COME BACK EVERY DAY - 3 active missions with rewards at all times - Daily rewards that grow when you play day after day - Climb the world leaderboard with a random nickname, or stay off it; it is up to you LEARN WHILE YOU PLAY Short, real facts about the ocean appear in the menu. Every run is a small reminder of how much our seas need us. FAIR AND FRIENDLY - No ads and no in-app purchases - No account needed - Play statistics are only shared if you allow it - Available in English and Turkish, on iPhone and iPad Dive in, clean up and save the ocean!
Lava Hopper
Embark on a surreal journey through a world consumed by lava, from a chaotic circus to a futuristic ghetto and a rainbow realm. Uncover ancient truths and embrace the unknown to adapt and unlock mysteries.
- Surreal journey through diverse realms
- Uncover ancient truths
- Embrace the unknown
- Adapt to changing realities
- Unlock mysteries
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In a quiet medieval village, a young adventurer wakes to rivers of molten lava consuming their world. Determined to uncover the truth, they embark on a surreal journey beyond the familiar, starting with a chaotic circus and a gritty, futuristic ghetto. The path twists further into a rainbow realm of warped reality, where perception is challenged, and finally leads to an expanse of endless doors and scattered keys. Each step reveals fragments of an ancient truth: the lava is not just destruction but a transformative test. Through resilience and curiosity, the adventurer learns that the world, much like themselves, is ever-changing. To uncover the truth, they must embrace the unknown, adapt to the surreal, and unlock the mysteries ahead.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Lava Hopper at every 3 weeks against Save Ocean's every 3 months. Lava Hopper also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Save Ocean ships an update every 3 months, Lava Hopper every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Save Ocean | Lava Hopper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | โ | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 167 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Burak Avar | Magmat |
In-app purchases
Save Ocean
No in-app purchases
Lava Hopper
No in-app purchases









