Comparison

First Run vs HotTubTrivia

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

Head to head
About

First Run

Embark on an interstellar journey with an astronaut collecting coins across diverse landscapes. Navigate challenges and transform collected coins into strategic assets for new opportunities.

Highlights
  • Interstellar odyssey
  • Coin collection
  • Traverse countries and cities
  • Navigate unique challenges
  • Transform coins into assets
  • Explore diverse landscapes
Features
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Embark on an exhilarating interstellar odyssey alongside Mr. First, Earth's esteemed chief astronaut, as he sets out on a legendary mission to a planet whispered to harbor an abundance of coins. Experience the anticipation building as Mr. First plants the flag, triggering a seismic event that transforms the terrain into a cascading shower of coins. Join the intrepid Mr. First in a swift and agile pursuit, traversing various countries and cities to collect every glittering coin in his path. Navigate through unique challenges and triumph over difficulties, making each destination a memorable chapter in this cosmic journey. As you accompany Mr. First, witness the captivating transformation of coins into strategic assets, unlocking new opportunities across diverse landscapes. Immerse yourself in the unfolding saga of exploration and wonder, fueled by the simple joy of coin collection.

About

HotTubTrivia

Features
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Hot Tub Trivia Machine is the party trivia game the whole family can play together. Grab your phone, split into teams, pick your categories, and race a 15-second clock. It's fast, loud, and just the right amount of ridiculous. ***Two ways to play*** Team Up (free) — everyone plays as one crew. Reveal the answer, then tap Got It or Missed — you're the judge. No buzzers, no fuss. Compete (Pro) — go head-to-head. Tap the team that nailed it and watch the scoreboard climb. Heat up the tub - Get answers right in a row and the water heats up — Warm, Hot, Boiling — and every correct answer is worth more. Break the streak and it cools right back down. It turns a quiet round into a comeback. Built for everyone at the table Choose Kids, Teens, or Adults to match the difficulty to your players, so an 11-year-old and a grandparent can play the same game and both have a shot. ***Loads to play with*** 21 categories — Science, Sports, Video Games, Movies & TV, Animals, Space, Music, Geography, Dinosaurs, Superheroes, Mythology, and more 6,300+ questions, each with a fun fact you'll actually want to share Free to start. Play Team Up and five categories free. A single one-time Pro unlock ($2.99) opens Compete mode and every category — no subscriptions, no ads pestering your kids, yours forever. Made by a dad and his daughter. Best played out loud.

Screenshots

First Run4 screens
HotTubTrivia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First Run at none against HotTubTrivia's 1. First Run also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price 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

Both are free to download. HotTubTrivia sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. First Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

First Run ships an update every 5 days, HotTubTrivia every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
First Run versus HotTubTrivia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst RunHotTubTrivia
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (97 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings97 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size398 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOFT CONSTRUCT CJSCJORDAN LEONARD DAVIS

Bugs and requests

First Run

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Points/coins not being added to user's balance
  • App crashing or freezing during gameplay
  • Login issues or accounts being blocked

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve point/coin tracking and crediting
  • Optimize app performance to reduce crashes
  • Adjust token swap rates to be more reasonable

HotTubTrivia

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

First Run

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HotTubTrivia

One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is First Run free?
First Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HotTubTrivia free?
HotTubTrivia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do First Run or HotTubTrivia have ads?
HotTubTrivia shows ads; First Run does not.
Which is updated more often, First Run or HotTubTrivia?
First Run ships an update every 5 days, and HotTubTrivia every 3 weeks. Most recently, First Run was updated on October 24, 2026 and HotTubTrivia on October 24, 2026.

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