Comparison

Cornhole Hero vs Ugly Pickle

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

Ugly Pickle

Features
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Ugly Pickle is the companion app for the Ugly Pickle board game.

Screenshots

Cornhole Hero4 screens
Ugly Pickle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ugly Pickle at Free against Cornhole Hero's $2.99. Ugly Pickle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Cornhole Hero's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and chart position (#42 vs unranked). On 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cornhole Hero ships an update every 8 days, Ugly Pickle monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Cornhole Hero versus Ugly Pickle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCornhole HeroUgly Pickle
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (49 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings49 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#42 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB42 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAkupara Games, LLCWilliam Bee

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

Ugly Pickle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cornhole Hero

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Ugly Pickle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cornhole Hero free?
Cornhole Hero costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Ugly Pickle free?
Ugly Pickle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cornhole Hero or Ugly Pickle have ads?
Neither Cornhole Hero nor Ugly Pickle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cornhole Hero or Ugly Pickle?
Cornhole Hero ships an update every 8 days, and Ugly Pickle monthly. Most recently, Cornhole Hero was updated on October 27, 2026 and Ugly Pickle on October 28, 2026.

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