Comparison

Color Dash vs Cloud Hopper

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

Head to head
About

Color Dash

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In the once-vibrant realm of Chromatica, an evil sorcerer has drained all colour, leaving the land desolate and grey. Enter Chroma, a courageous hero with the unique ability to change colours. Gameplay Features: - Colour Matching: Collect vibrant orbs to change Chroma's colour, allowing passage through corresponding obstacles. - Dynamic Obstacles: Navigate procedurally generated barriers and moving platforms, ensuring a fresh challenge with each playthrough. - Power-Ups: Utilize invincibility and slow-motion boosts to enhance survivability and achieve higher scores. As Chroma perseveres, Chromatica gradually regains its splendour, showcasing the triumph of bravery and determination over darkness. Developed by Project Pixel, a student-led charity from the University of Sheffield, Color Dash reflects our commitment to creating immersive 2D games for charitable causes. All proceeds support various charitable initiatives, embodying our 100% donation policy. Join Chroma on this noble adventure, experience dynamic gameplay, and contribute to a greater cause.

About

Cloud Hopper

Features
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Cloud Hopper is a precision arcade flight challenge built around mastery, structure, and replayability. Take control of a responsive aircraft and navigate dynamic skies where fuel management, timing, and decision-making determine how far you climb. Every run demands focus — near misses, combo chains, and intelligent boost usage directly impact performance. Beyond endless flight, Cloud Hopper introduces structured competitive play: • Daily Challenge mode with its own leaderboard • Achievements tracking distance milestones, combo chains, and near-miss precision • A fuel-based strategy system — requiring management, not just survival • Upgradeable gadgets including Boost, Shield, and Magnet • Global Game Center leaderboards • Clean, aviation-inspired visual design Progress is earned through play and improvement. In-app purchases are optional and never required to access core gameplay or competitive features. Designed for players who value replayability, refinement, and incremental mastery. How far can you climb? Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/cloud-hopper/home Support: https://sites.google.com/view/cloud-hopper/support

Screenshots

Color Dash4 screens
Cloud Hopper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Color Dash at none against Cloud Hopper's 7. Color Dash also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Cloud Hopper sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Color Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 2 level
Color Dash versus Cloud Hopper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColor DashCloud Hopper
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe University of SheffieldTHOMAS STEVEN LEDGER

In-app purchases

None

Color Dash

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Cloud Hopper

One-time7
  • Small Cash Pack$0.99
  • Small Fuel Pack$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • Medium Cash Pack$2.99
  • Medium Fuel Pack$2.99
  • Large Cash Pack$4.99
  • Large Fuel Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Color Dash free?
Color Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cloud Hopper free?
Cloud Hopper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Color Dash or Cloud Hopper have ads?
Cloud Hopper shows ads; Color Dash does not.

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