Comparison

Rockhopper vs Pufferfish

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

Head to head
About

Rockhopper

This retro-style indie game offers challenging platform puzzles with two distinct modes: infinite survival and timed levels. Master various platform types and overcome numerous obstacles and enemies to achieve high scores and gold medals. It's a completely free experience with no ads or in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Infinite survival mode
  • 20 timed levels
  • Multiple platform types
  • Various enemies and obstacles
  • Power-ups
  • Global leaderboards and achievements
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Indie developed, super difficult, retro style game. NO ADVERTS and NO IAPs, absolutely 100% FREE. Rack up a high score on the INFINITE survival mode, or test your dexterity with 20 infuriating TIMED levels. You're going to need some serious skill to finish every level, followed by the impossible challenge of beating the gold medal times. FEATURES: > Two game modes. SURVIVAL and LEVELS. > Spring, rock, ice and moving PLATFORMS. > Spikes, saws, fire and bird ENEMIES. > Avalanches, snowmen & snowballs. > Rocket & helmet POWERUPS to help you survive. > Global leaderboards & achievements. CONTROLS: > Hold left or right side of screen to float in that direction.

About

Pufferfish

Tap to inflate a pufferfish and smash through ocean predators. Master timing for risk-reward gameplay, challenge friends on leaderboards, and unlock power-ups in a stunning underwater world. Play endlessly without energy systems.

Highlights
  • Tap to inflate and demolish obstacles
  • Risk-reward timing mechanic
  • Challenge friends on leaderboards
  • Daily leaderboards with coin prizes
  • Unlockable power-ups
  • Stunning underwater environments
  • No energy systems or waiting
Features
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**Download now and see how far you can swim into the unknown!** In the deepest reaches of the ocean, one tiny pufferfish is about to become your new addiction. Everything wants to eat him. Crabs snap with razor claws, jellyfish drift with deadly tentacles, and sharks circle in the darkness. His only defense? Perfect timing and one incredible ability. **TAP TO PUFF - THE MOST SATISFYING MECHANIC IN MOBILE GAMING** When danger strikes, he inflates into an unstoppable spiked ball that demolishes everything in his path. But here's the catch: miss your timing and you're vulnerable for precious seconds while predators close in. This risk-reward system will have you on the edge of your seat every single run. **CHALLENGE YOUR FRIENDS & CLIMB THE LEADERBOARDS** • Challenge friends to 1v1 score battles - who can swim deeper? • Daily leaderboards with real coin prizes for top performers • Compete across your city, region, country, and globally • Get notifications when you win daily prizes • Share your epic runs and watch friends try to beat your distance **QUICK SESSIONS, ENDLESS ADDICTION** Perfect for waiting in line, coffee breaks, or whenever you need a quick adrenaline rush. Each run is different, teaching you new patterns while pushing you just a little further than before. Start playing and you'll understand why players say "just one more run" turns into hours of gameplay. **POWER UP YOUR PROGRESS** • Earn coins from gameplay and daily wins • Unlock game-changing power-ups in the coin shop • Refer friends and earn bonus rewards • Master combo chains for massive score multipliers **STUNNING UNDERWATER WORLD** Swim through glowing coral forests, ancient shipwrecks, and mysterious deep-sea trenches. Every environment is beautifully crafted with smooth 60fps gameplay that feels incredible on both phones and tablets. **NO WAITING, NO ENERGY SYSTEMS** Play as much as you want, whenever you want. This is old-school mobile gaming done right - pure skill, pure fun, zero frustration. **Download Pufferfish now and discover why one small fish is creating big waves in mobile gaming!** Ready to see how far you can go? The ocean is waiting.

Screenshots

Rockhopper4 screens
Pufferfish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pufferfish at 5.0 against Rockhopper's 4.5. Rockhopper's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Rockhopper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pufferfish sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pufferfish holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rockhopper ships an update weekly, Pufferfish every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rockhopper versus Pufferfish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRockhopperPufferfish
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB520 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperRonald BattyBrass Lantern Studios Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rockhopper

One-time1
  • Unlock ALL Levels$2.99
5 purchases

Pufferfish

One-time5
  • 5,000 Coins$0.99
  • 12,000 Coins$1.99
  • Coin Doubler$1.99
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  • 25,000 Coins$2.99
  • 60,000 Coins$4.99

Questions

Is Rockhopper free?
Rockhopper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pufferfish free?
Pufferfish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rockhopper or Pufferfish?
Pufferfish is rated higher. Rockhopper averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pufferfish averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Rockhopper or Pufferfish have ads?
Pufferfish shows ads; Rockhopper does not.
Which is updated more often, Rockhopper or Pufferfish?
Rockhopper ships an update weekly, and Pufferfish every 6 days. Most recently, Rockhopper was updated on July 8, 2026 and Pufferfish on September 21, 2026.

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