# Trap Master vs NPJ

Trap Master and NPJ both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of NPJ's written reviews are positive against 51% of Trap Master's. NPJ also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Trap Master's advantage is ratings volume (48K vs 2.6K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trap Master sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and NPJ sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Trap Master against 4.7 for NPJ. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trap Master has 48K ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Trap Master's written reviews are positive against 89% of NPJ's.

Trap Master ships an update every 4 weeks, NPJ every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trap Master | NPJ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trap-master-squish-enemies/id6476067896/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/npj-the-game/id6503628207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews | **88.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 336 MB | 281 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mobsmile Yazilim Hizmetleri Limited Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719697226) | [Kramer Media GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626305728) |

## What reviewers say

### Trap Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trap-master-squish-enemies/id6476067896)

Strategically place and upgrade traps to stop waves of enemies emerging from a tube. Progress through unique levels, earn gold for permanent upgrades, and enjoy engaging graphics and sound in this thrilling defense game.

**Highlights:** Endless enemy waves, Place and upgrade traps, Unique levels, Earn gold for upgrades, Engaging graphics and sound

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Club Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Flash Deal Skip Ads x10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads x10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shotgun Tube x32 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Golden Touch x16 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Black Hole x16 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads x25 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Double Tube x64 | $4.99 | one-time |
| x5 Epic Pack Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25 Gold | $5.99 | one-time |
| Basic Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads x60 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 60 Gold | $11.99 | one-time |
| Great Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads x150 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads x400 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 150 Gold | $24.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| 400 Gold | $49.99 | one-time |
| Master's Pack | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Satisfying gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 🤩 Exactly like the ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Too many ads
- ⏱️ Slow progression
- 🔁 Repetitive levels

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not rewarding as promised
- Levels getting stuck on repeat

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More level variety
- Reduced ad frequency


### NPJ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/npj-the-game/id6503628207)

Embark on a daily survival challenge through July, facing unique enemies and bosses with a variety of humorous weapons. Customize your character with skins and collect upgrades to enhance your abilities. Can you help OkCron overcome the month's trials?

**Highlights:** 31 unique daily levels, Diverse enemies and bosses, Upgradable weapons, Customizable skins, Daily challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Premium NPJ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium NPJ | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Life-changing
- 🤑 Helped with financial issues
- 🙏 Saved lives
- 🤯 Incredible, mind-blowing experience
- 🤗 Emotional, heartwarming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🤕 Caused physical harm or discomfort

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Disappearing in-game items/progress
- Inability to claim pre-order bonus

**Requested features**

- Less ads
- Ability to claim pre-order bonus
- Improved gameplay and difficulty balancing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trap Master free?

Trap Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NPJ free?

NPJ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Trap Master or NPJ?

NPJ is rated higher. Trap Master averages 4.6 out of 5 from 48K ratings, while NPJ averages 4.7 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do Trap Master or NPJ have ads?

Both Trap Master and NPJ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trap Master or NPJ?

Trap Master ships an update every 4 weeks, and NPJ every 2 days. Most recently, Trap Master was updated on November 1, 2026 and NPJ on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*