# Rumble Bag vs Pendulum Sweeper

The clearest difference is rating: Rumble Bag at 4.8 against Pendulum Sweeper's 4.5. Rumble Bag also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 405). Pendulum Sweeper's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rumble Bag sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Pendulum Sweeper sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rumble Bag holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rumble Bag has 4.4K ratings behind it against 405, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Rumble Bag's written reviews are positive against 32% of Pendulum Sweeper's.

Rumble Bag ships an update every 8 days, Pendulum Sweeper weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rumble Bag | Pendulum Sweeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rumble-bag-backpack-battle/id6547851442/reviews)** | [4.5 (405 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pendulum-sweeper/id6739248354/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 405 |
| Positive reviews | **37.0% of reviews** | 32.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 311 MB | 268 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HappyTapLand Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737996732) | [KAYAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/315952203) |

## What reviewers say

### Rumble Bag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rumble-bag-backpack-battle/id6547851442)

Strategize and fill your backpack with powerful heroes and weapons to battle endless waves of monsters. This roguelike RPG offers unique skill combinations and strategic depth for a fun, casual gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Summon and merge dozens of heroes, Battle endless waves of monsters, Unique roguelike skill combinations, Strategic backpack management, Casual and fun gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weeklycard_subscription_ios | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| monthlycard_subscriptiond_ios | $8.99 | per month |
| grothfund001_ios | $1.99 | one-time |
| pack002_ios | $1.99 | one-time |
| grothfund002_ios | $1.99 | one-time |
| grothfund003_ios | $1.99 | one-time |
| diamonds001_ios | $1.99 | one-time |
| grothfund004_ios | $2.99 | one-time |
| grothfund005_ios | $2.99 | one-time |
| grothfund007_ios | $2.99 | one-time |
| grothfund006_ios | $2.99 | one-time |
| grothfund009_ios | $2.99 | one-time |
| grothfund008_ios | $2.99 | one-time |
| grothfund010_ios | $2.99 | one-time |
| pack003_ios | $4.99 | one-time |
| diamonds002_ios | $4.99 | one-time |
| vipcard_ios | $9.99 | one-time |
| pack004_ios | $9.99 | one-time |
| pack001_ios | $9.99 | one-time |
| pack005_ios | $19.99 | one-time |
| diamonds003_ios | $19.99 | one-time |
| pack006_ios | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game mechanics
- 🚀 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Unique weapon merging concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive use of ads for progression
- 🔒 Limited bag space without watching ads
- 🐛 Bugs and stability issues
- 🔋 Offline play limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not progressing after completion
- Freezing and crashing on some devices
- Reward collection issues (e.g., Day 7 reward)

**Requested features**

- Offline progression without ads
- More weapon variety and customization
- Improved level design and difficulty balance
- Ability to save progress across sessions


### Pendulum Sweeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pendulum-sweeper/id6739248354)

Control a double pendulum to defeat enemies climbing a hill. Master its physics to strike foes with precision and unlock upgrades to enhance your pendulum's power. This rogue-lite experience offers engaging gameplay and strategic choices for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Double pendulum physics, Defeat climbing enemies, Unlockable upgrades, Strategic choices, Rogue-lite gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crystal 60 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fortune Chest | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 310 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack (Deal) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 640 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack (Super Deal) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack All | $14.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 1330 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Black Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 3480 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 7300 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Good theme and motivation
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Shockwave bug
- 🔕 Lack of settings to turn off sound
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🤕 Difficulty increases too much at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Shockwave ability stops working
- Slimes launching smaller ones on defeat

**Requested features**

- Add info tab for enemy details
- Increase damage of abilities other than pendulum


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rumble Bag free?

Rumble Bag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pendulum Sweeper free?

Pendulum Sweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rumble Bag or Pendulum Sweeper?

Rumble Bag is rated higher. Rumble Bag averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Pendulum Sweeper averages 4.5 from 405 ratings.

### Do Rumble Bag or Pendulum Sweeper have ads?

Both Rumble Bag and Pendulum Sweeper show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rumble Bag or Pendulum Sweeper?

Rumble Bag ships an update every 8 days, and Pendulum Sweeper weekly. Most recently, Rumble Bag was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pendulum Sweeper on September 24, 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.*