Comparison

Shovel Pirate vs Recontroller

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

Head to head
About

Shovel Pirate

Embark on a pirate adventure to find hidden treasures. This cute platformer features fun puzzles, charming characters, and clever traps across 15 action-packed levels. Discover secret collectibles and enjoy delightful music as you progress.

Highlights
  • 15 action-packed levels
  • Clever puzzles
  • Secret collectibles
  • Intuitive controls
  • Charming music
Features
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Follow the map, search for hints, and collect all the treasures! Play as a pirate on a quest to gather all the wackiest treasures. Shovel Pirate is a cute platformer game with fun puzzles, adorable characters, and clever traps to avoid. Game features: • 15 levels packed with action • Intuitive and easy controls • Clever puzzles • Secret collectibles • Charming music tracks Important information: • This game comes with no ads and features a paywall to unlock the full game.

About

Recontroller

Experience a unique shooting game blending retro pixel art with sci-fi visuals. Anticipate enemy fire from the depth of the screen while engaging in fast-paced combat. Level up frequently to enhance abilities and enjoy satisfying hits.

Highlights
  • 2D and 3D graphics blend
  • Nostalgic pixel art with sci-fi visuals
  • Anticipate bullets from screen depth
  • Frequent level-ups and ability enhancements
  • Simple tap and stick controls
  • Satisfying hit sensation
Features
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Recontroller is a shooting game that integrates 2D and 3D graphics, offering beautiful yet nostalgic visuals with simple gameplay. Players progress through stages by shooting various types of bullets to defeat enemies. Defeating enemies grants experience points, with level-ups enhancing the player's abilities. Each stage features four types of enemies and bosses, each with unique characteristics. --- Features of this game is --- - Pixel graphics combined with a vintage TV filter evoke a sense of nostalgia - Sci-fi inspired visuals - Innovative design in the shooting game genre - Satisfying impact with every hit - Frequent opportunities for level up - Intuitive and simple controls --- Bullets Coming from the Depth --- The trajectory of enemy bullets, originating from the depth of the screen, can be anticipated by the trails of light, providing a new shooting game experience. Players need to be aware of the bullets approaching from the depth while dealing with the enemy fire at the forefront. --- Retro × Sci-Fi Graphics --- The game boasts graphics that balance retro pixel art with a futuristic, sci-fi ambiance, offering a unique and mysterious gaming experience. --- Addictive Hit Sensation and Growth Realization --- Players can enjoy the pleasure of defeating multiple enemies at once. Frequent leveling up allows for continuous play without boredom due to the enhancement of performance. --- Simple control --- "Recontroller" is shooter with simple control. You can shoot by tapping the left side of screen and move the character using the stick in the right side of screen. SNS X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Tomii172848332 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chiiiikt/

Screenshots

Shovel Pirate4 screens
Recontroller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Recontroller at none against Shovel Pirate's 1. Shovel Pirate's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (72% vs 50%). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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. Shovel Pirate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Recontroller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Shovel Pirate against 4.0 for Recontroller. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shovel Pirate has 37 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Shovel Pirate's written reviews are positive against 50% of Recontroller's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shovel Pirate versus Recontroller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShovel PirateRecontroller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (37 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews72.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings37 — better2
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB100 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGionathan PesaresiTomoya Uchiike

Customer experience

Shovel Pirate

All ratings37 ratings
Positive75.7%
Neutral10.8%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative20.9%

Recontroller

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Shovel Pirate

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game freezes after purchase
  • Cannot play past a certain level without paying

Requested features

6 requests
  • Separate buttons for ladder and shoveling controls
  • More levels or a sequel
  • Longer games
  • Make more levels free in the future
  • Updates to design
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  • Dark mode option

Recontroller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shovel Pirate

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99
None

Recontroller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shovel Pirate free?
Shovel Pirate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Recontroller free?
Recontroller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shovel Pirate or Recontroller?
Shovel Pirate is rated higher. Shovel Pirate averages 4.1 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Recontroller averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Shovel Pirate or Recontroller have ads?
Recontroller shows ads; Shovel Pirate does not.

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