# Rockhopper vs Pufferfish

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Rockhopper | Pufferfish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockhopper/id6504028206/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pufferfish/id6757396593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 520 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ronald Batty](https://appshunter.io/developer/862683602) | [Brass Lantern Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142348859) |

## What reviewers say

### Rockhopper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rockhopper/id6504028206)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock ALL Levels | $2.99 | one-time |


### Pufferfish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pufferfish/id6757396593)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*