Comparison

Save Polly vs Spooky Pixel Hero

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

Head to head
About

Save Polly

Embark on an emotional endless runner adventure as a brave parrot searching for her lost parents. Navigate diverse jungle environments, master intuitive controls, and overcome challenging obstacles. Compete weekly and unlock upgrades to enhance your journey.

Highlights
  • Compelling storyline
  • Intuitive flight controls
  • Endless runner gameplay
  • Diverse environmental challenges
  • Marathon mode
  • Weekly competitions
  • Unlockable mystery chests
  • Character upgrades and customization
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EXCLUSIVELY ON IPHONE! Join Polly, a courageous parrot, on a heart-pounding quest to reunite with her parents after a fierce storm tears them apart. Traverse lush jungles, brave intense thunderstorms, explore bustling villages, soar over erupting volcanoes, and delve into dark, mysterious caves in this captivating endless runner game. - Compelling Storyline: Embark on a journey filled with emotion and excitement as Polly battles the elements to find her lost family. - Seamless Controls: Master intuitive flight controls that make navigating the skies a breeze. - Endless Runner Thrill: Experience non-stop action as you guide Polly through ever-changing environments. - Diverse Challenges: Navigate through varied landscapes, from dense jungles to fiery volcanoes, each with unique obstacles. - Marathon Mode: Push your limits and see how far Polly can fly in a single run. - Weekly Competitions: Test your skills against other players in our competitive weekly challenges. - Unlock Mystery Chests: Discover hidden treasures that offer valuable rewards. - Character Upgrades: Enhance Polly's abilities with special upgrades to help her on her journey. - Customization Options: Personalize Polly with unique accessories to make her stand out. Dive into Polly's adventure and help her reunite with her family. "Save Polly" is easy to learn but hard to master, offering a challenging and immersive experience for players of all levels. How far can you guide Polly on her epic quest?

About

Spooky Pixel Hero

Embark on a chilling retro platformer adventure as a game developer tasked with repairing a mysterious 1976 game. Navigate 120 challenging levels filled with traps and puzzles, uncovering a dark narrative with pixelated spirits and Lovecraftian horrors. Experience nostalgic 1-bit and 8-bit pixel art with a terrifying twist.

Highlights
  • Retro pixel art graphics
  • 120 challenging platformer levels
  • Mind-bending puzzles and traps
  • Haunting narrative and story
  • Pixelated spirits and horrors
  • Nostalgic 70s/80s gaming aesthetic
Features
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You play the role of a game developer tasked by a secret organization to repair a lost platformer game from 1976 that seems way too advanced for its time. But is it really just a game? A chilling homage to retro gaming – Rediscover the magic of classic games and retro platformers with a terrifying twist. SPOOKY PIXEL HORROR combines the beloved aesthetics of vintage 2D pixel games with a deeply immersive horror narrative that will keep you on edge. Intense gameplay – Navigate through 120 challenging levels filled with traps and mind-bending puzzles that will make some players rage. Every step brings you closer to uncovering the dark origins of the game, but beware – the deeper you go, the more dangerous this nightmare becomes. Atmospheric and nostalgic visuals – Experience a beautifully crafted mix of 1-bit and 8-bit pixel art that captures the eerie aesthetic of the vintage 70s and 80s gaming era. Uncover the hidden story – As you progress, piece together the sinister backstory of the game. Encounter pixelated spirits, ghostly glitches, and Lovecraftian horrors lurking within the code. Can you survive the nightmare and reveal the truth? Key Features: • Retro Pixel Art: Immerse yourself in nostalgic graphics and pixel art that blend nostalgia with spine-tingling nightmares, bringing an eerie world to life. • Challenging Platforming: Test your skills with platformer levels filled with rage-inducing traps and puzzles. • Haunting Narrative: Unravel a compelling story that blends retro charm with modern horror elements. Step into the shoes of a hero battling through a 2D nightmare, where every glitch and ghostly encounter brings you closer to the truth. SPOOKY PIXEL HORROR is a journey into the heart of retro horror.

Screenshots

Save Polly4 screens
Spooky Pixel Hero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spooky Pixel Hero at 4.6 against Save Polly's 3.8. Spooky Pixel Hero also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (80% vs 55%). Save Polly's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Save Polly sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Spooky Pixel Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spooky Pixel Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spooky Pixel Hero has 169 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Save Polly's written reviews are positive against 80% of Spooky Pixel Hero's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Save Polly ships an update every 3 weeks, Spooky Pixel Hero daily. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Save Polly versus Spooky Pixel Hero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSave PollySpooky Pixel Hero
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (20 ratings)4.6 (169 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews80.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20169 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size454 MB83 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPolarcade ABDarius Immanuel Guerrero

Customer experience

Save Polly

All ratings20 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative45.5%

Spooky Pixel Hero

All ratings169 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral9.9%
Negative9.9%

Bugs and requests

Save Polly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Spooky Pixel Hero

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Level 57 reported as broken and unbeatable
  • Occasional glitches and misplaced sprites

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to disable ads or pay for ad-free version
  • Ability to resume from last checkpoint after death
  • Smaller control buttons for better touch accuracy

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Save Polly

One-time5
  • Lite Pack$0.99
  • Small Pack$2.99
  • Medium Pack$9.99
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  • Starter Pack$14.99
  • Large Pack$29.99
1 purchases

Spooky Pixel Hero

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Save Polly free?
Save Polly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spooky Pixel Hero free?
Spooky Pixel Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Save Polly or Spooky Pixel Hero?
Spooky Pixel Hero is rated higher. Save Polly averages 3.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Spooky Pixel Hero averages 4.6 from 169 ratings.
Do Save Polly or Spooky Pixel Hero have ads?
Spooky Pixel Hero shows ads; Save Polly does not.
Which is updated more often, Save Polly or Spooky Pixel Hero?
Save Polly ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spooky Pixel Hero daily. Most recently, Save Polly was updated on July 6, 2026 and Spooky Pixel Hero on September 18, 2026.

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