Comparison

Cornhole Hero vs Spike It

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

Head to head
About

Cornhole Hero

Experience the simple fun of tossing a cornhole bag towards its target. Compete in tournament, timed blitz, or balloon-popping modes. Test your skills globally and remove ads with an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Tournament mode
  • Blitz mode (timed)
  • Balloon popping mode
  • Global leaderboards
  • Ad removal option
Features
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"THE ULTRA-MINIMAL, HIGH-SPEED, NO-NONSENSE BEANBAG FLING-FEST. Welcome to the lowest-resolution cornhole game in human history. Cornhole Hero is our tiny, pixelated counter-culture protest against the bloated, over-engineered sports games of the modern era. We stripped away the rules, the licensing leagues, and the photorealistic grass shaders to give you what your soul truly craves: pure, unadulterated bag-flinging physics. The Physics are Real (The Pixels are Not) Don't let the chunky 2D art style fool you—there is a deep, subtle wizardry to the way these tiny digital beanbags move. • Your Throw, Your Style: Choose the control style that fits your fling. Use intuitive swipe controls for a fast, free-hand flick, or master the slingshot mechanic for precise, pull-back power and angle control. Easy to learn, surprisingly sweaty to master. • Swish or Slide: Gently slide your bag along the wood, aggressively bully your opponent’s bag into the dirt, or execute the ultimate ""swish"" directly into the hole. • The Infinite Loop: It’s got that classic Pixeljam ""just one more toss"" energy. You’ll say you're quitting, and then you'll throw fifty more bags. We know how it goes. 3 Flavors of Arcade Chaos We packed all the fun into three lightweight, fast-paced modes designed for maximum satisfaction: • Tournament Mode: Face down score targets, keep your cool, and claim your crown as the ruler of the digital backyard. • Blitz Mode: High-speed, rapid-fire panic. The clock is ticking, the bags are flying, and your accuracy is tested under pressure. • Balloons Mode: Exactly what it sounds like. Pop floating targets with your beanbags because why should a cornhole game make logical sense? Absurd Minimalism. Maximum Juiciness. We made a sports game you can practically play with your eyes closed (though we recommend opening them for the leaderboards). It’s a cozy, nostalgic, delightfully low-res vacation for your brain. The boards are set. The pixels are humming. Are you ready to become a Cornhole Hero?"

About

Spike It

Experience the traditional Japanese skill game of Kendama on your phone. Master a wide variety of tricks with realistic physics. Discover new challenges and spread the love for this unique game.

Highlights
  • Realistic Kendama physics
  • Wide variety of tricks
  • Traditional Japanese skill game
  • Discover new challenges
  • Made by players for players
Features
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Play Kendama, the traditional Japanese skill game now in you phone. Made by players to spread Kendama love. Tricks so far: spike, cups, earthturns, stalls, juggs, ken flips, 1 2 3 turns, lunars, lighthouses, tama grip flips, swaps, tosses, and some other tricks to discover.

Screenshots

Cornhole Hero4 screens
Spike It4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Spike It at Free against Cornhole Hero's $2.99. Spike It also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 8 days). On ratings volume, ads, 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

Spike It is free to download; Cornhole Hero costs $2.99 up front. Cornhole Hero sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Spike It asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spike It holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Cornhole Hero's written reviews are positive against 86% of Spike It's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cornhole Hero ships an update every 8 days, Spike It daily. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cornhole Hero versus Spike It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCornhole HeroSpike It
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (49 ratings)4.7 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB210 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkupara Games, LLCNil Bellmunt

Customer experience

Cornhole Hero

All ratings49 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral6.1%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral18.2%
Negative4.5%

Spike It

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral11.9%
Negative2.4%

Bugs and requests

Cornhole Hero

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Bags falling in too quickly
  • Game ending rounds prematurely

Requested features

4 requests
  • Practice mode
  • Multiplayer support
  • Ability to adjust ground height
  • Leaderboards and social features

Spike It

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cornhole Hero

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Spike It

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cornhole Hero free?
Cornhole Hero costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Spike It free?
Spike It is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cornhole Hero or Spike It?
Spike It is rated higher. Cornhole Hero averages 4.5 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Spike It averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.
Do Cornhole Hero or Spike It have ads?
Neither Cornhole Hero nor Spike It shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cornhole Hero or Spike It?
Cornhole Hero ships an update every 8 days, and Spike It daily. Most recently, Cornhole Hero was updated on November 4, 2026 and Spike It on November 4, 2026.

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