Comparison

Hop Rocket vs Planetary Sling

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

Head to head
About

Hop Rocket

Features
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Hop Rocket is a one-touch arcade game where you pilot a tiny rocket through space using gravity slingshots. TAP to launch from orbit and fling yourself toward the next planet. Time it right to land in orbit, or miss and drift into the void. SIMPLE CONTROLS • Tap anywhere to launch • That's it - one touch gameplay ADDICTIVE MECHANICS • Shrinking orbits keep you on edge • Perfect your timing to chain planets • Every run is different UNLOCK NEW ROCKETS • Your rocket evolves as you improve • Reach new milestones to unlock exclusive skins • How many can you discover? COMPETE FOR HIGH SCORES • Beat your personal best • Challenge friends to top your score How far can you hop?

About

Planetary Sling

Features
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Stranded in the void, your survival depends on a single force: gravity. Planetary Sling is a fun physics puzzler where you launch your escape pod on a trajectory towards the docking station. Planetary systems get increasingly complex as you play through the levels. Satisfaction is guaranteed when you sling your pod, collect the stars, and successfully dock. The physics are smooth, yet arcade-style. Learn on the go through trial and error. Unlock achievements with full Game Center support. No ads, no data collection. I have optimized the game to run as smoothly as possible. I can’t wait to see the paths you find. Try to find the perfect trajectory for each level!

Screenshots

Hop Rocket4 screens
Planetary Sling3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Planetary Sling at none against Hop Rocket's shown. Planetary Sling also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 days). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hop Rocket ships an update every 2 days, Planetary Sling daily. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Hop Rocket versus Planetary Sling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHop RocketPlanetary Sling
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon Pettersen NguyenJuuso Anttila

In-app purchases

None

Hop Rocket

No in-app purchases

None

Planetary Sling

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hop Rocket free?
Hop Rocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Planetary Sling free?
Planetary Sling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hop Rocket or Planetary Sling have ads?
Hop Rocket shows ads; Planetary Sling does not.
Which is updated more often, Hop Rocket or Planetary Sling?
Hop Rocket ships an update every 2 days, and Planetary Sling daily. Most recently, Hop Rocket was updated on October 25, 2026 and Planetary Sling on October 25, 2026.

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