Comparison

Diamond Duel vs Cornhole Hero

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Diamond Duel

Experience classic arcade baseball with a retro, pixel art aesthetic. Focus on hitting home runs with simple controls and fast-paced action. Compete for high scores in this addictive, nostalgic baseball challenge.

Highlights
  • Retro pixel art graphics
  • Simple controls
  • Fast-paced action
  • Home run focused gameplay
  • Nostalgic soundtrack
  • Endless challenge
Features
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A retro-inspired, pixel art baseball game where your only goal is to hit as many home runs as possible! Step up to the plate and relive the glory of old-school arcade baseball with simple controls and fast-paced action. Perfect for casual gamers and sports fans alike, this addicting game challenges your reflexes and timing as you aim for the perfect swing. Featuring nostalgic 8-bit graphics and a throwback soundtrack, you'll feel like you're playing a classic arcade machine. Compete with yourself or friends to see who can score the most homers in this endless baseball challenge. Whether you're a fan of retro sports games or just love a good challenge, this game will keep you hooked for hours. Swing for the fences and become a home run legend!

About

Cornhole Hero

Experience the simple fun of tossing a cornhole bag towards its target. Compete in tournament, timed blitz, or balloon-popping modes. Test your skills globally and remove ads with an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Tournament mode
  • Blitz mode (timed)
  • Balloon popping mode
  • Global leaderboards
  • Ad removal option
Features
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"THE ULTRA-MINIMAL, HIGH-SPEED, NO-NONSENSE BEANBAG FLING-FEST. Welcome to the lowest-resolution cornhole game in human history. Cornhole Hero is our tiny, pixelated counter-culture protest against the bloated, over-engineered sports games of the modern era. We stripped away the rules, the licensing leagues, and the photorealistic grass shaders to give you what your soul truly craves: pure, unadulterated bag-flinging physics. The Physics are Real (The Pixels are Not) Don't let the chunky 2D art style fool you—there is a deep, subtle wizardry to the way these tiny digital beanbags move. • Your Throw, Your Style: Choose the control style that fits your fling. Use intuitive swipe controls for a fast, free-hand flick, or master the slingshot mechanic for precise, pull-back power and angle control. Easy to learn, surprisingly sweaty to master. • Swish or Slide: Gently slide your bag along the wood, aggressively bully your opponent’s bag into the dirt, or execute the ultimate ""swish"" directly into the hole. • The Infinite Loop: It’s got that classic Pixeljam ""just one more toss"" energy. You’ll say you're quitting, and then you'll throw fifty more bags. We know how it goes. 3 Flavors of Arcade Chaos We packed all the fun into three lightweight, fast-paced modes designed for maximum satisfaction: • Tournament Mode: Face down score targets, keep your cool, and claim your crown as the ruler of the digital backyard. • Blitz Mode: High-speed, rapid-fire panic. The clock is ticking, the bags are flying, and your accuracy is tested under pressure. • Balloons Mode: Exactly what it sounds like. Pop floating targets with your beanbags because why should a cornhole game make logical sense? Absurd Minimalism. Maximum Juiciness. We made a sports game you can practically play with your eyes closed (though we recommend opening them for the leaderboards). It’s a cozy, nostalgic, delightfully low-res vacation for your brain. The boards are set. The pixels are humming. Are you ready to become a Cornhole Hero?"

Screenshots

Diamond Duel4 screens
Cornhole Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Diamond Duel at Free against Cornhole Hero's $2.99. Diamond Duel also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Cornhole Hero's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Diamond Duel is free to download; Cornhole Hero costs $2.99 up front. Cornhole Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Diamond Duel asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Diamond Duel against 4.5 for Cornhole Hero. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 49 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Diamond Duel's written reviews are positive against 77% of Cornhole Hero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Diamond Duel ships an update every 3 weeks, Cornhole Hero every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Diamond Duel versus Cornhole Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiamond DuelCornhole Hero
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.4 (48 ratings)4.5 (49 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better77.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4849 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPoiul LLCAkupara Games, LLC

Customer experience

Diamond Duel

All ratings48 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%

Cornhole Hero

All ratings49 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral18.2%
Negative4.5%

Bugs and requests

Diamond Duel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cornhole Hero

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Bags falling in too quickly
  • Game ending rounds prematurely

Requested features

4 requests
  • Practice mode
  • Multiplayer support
  • Ability to adjust ground height
  • Leaderboards and social features

In-app purchases

None

Diamond Duel

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cornhole Hero

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Diamond Duel free?
Diamond Duel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cornhole Hero free?
Cornhole Hero costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Diamond Duel or Cornhole Hero?
Cornhole Hero is rated higher. Diamond Duel averages 4.4 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Cornhole Hero averages 4.5 from 49 ratings.
Do Diamond Duel or Cornhole Hero have ads?
Neither Diamond Duel nor Cornhole Hero shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Diamond Duel or Cornhole Hero?
Diamond Duel ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cornhole Hero every 8 days. Most recently, Diamond Duel was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cornhole Hero on November 4, 2026.

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