Cornhole Hero vs Ugly Pickle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Tournament mode
- Blitz mode (timed)
- Balloon popping mode
- Global leaderboards
- Ad removal option
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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?"
Ugly Pickle
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Ugly Pickle is the companion app for the Ugly Pickle board game.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Cornhole Hero | Ugly Pickle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (49 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 49 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #42 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Akupara Games, LLC | William 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
Cornhole Hero
- Remove Ads$1.99
Ugly Pickle
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Cornhole Hero free?
Is Ugly Pickle free?
Do Cornhole Hero or Ugly Pickle have ads?
Which is updated more often, Cornhole Hero or Ugly Pickle?
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