First Run vs HotTubTrivia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Interstellar odyssey
- Coin collection
- Traverse countries and cities
- Navigate unique challenges
- Transform coins into assets
- Explore diverse landscapes
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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.
HotTubTrivia
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. HotTubTrivia sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. First Run asks for nothing beyond the download.
First Run ships an update every 5 days, HotTubTrivia every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | First Run | HotTubTrivia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (97 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 97 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 398 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SOFT CONSTRUCT CJSC | JORDAN 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
First Run
No in-app purchases
HotTubTrivia
- Pro Unlock$2.99









