# DayDayUp vs Rocket Buddy

The clearest difference is monetization model: DayDayUp at free with in-app purchases against Rocket Buddy's subscription. DayDayUp also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). Rocket Buddy's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DayDayUp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rocket Buddy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DayDayUp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rocket Buddy has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of DayDayUp's written reviews are positive against 69% of Rocket Buddy's.

DayDayUp ships an update every 7 months, Rocket Buddy every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DayDayUp | Rocket Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daydayup-100m-score-challenge/id834366221/reviews)** | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-buddy/id1455494725/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 68.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 28 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 13 MB | 444 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [杨军 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/564474259) | [Playgendary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487320337) |

## What reviewers say

### DayDayUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daydayup-100m-score-challenge/id834366221)

Embark on a magical journey as a character aiming to hatch at 100 points. This cross-platform game allows you to continue your progress with inherited scores. Challenge yourself to reach 100 million points and change your destiny.

**Highlights:** Continue with inherited scores, Aim for 100-million-level scores, Cross-platform gameplay, Magical tree jumping mechanics, Character progression

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Pro Version | $0.99 | one-time |


### Rocket Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-buddy/id1455494725)

Launch cannon-loaded Buddies to solve physics-based puzzles and reach targets. Navigate challenging levels filled with obstacles, using as many Buddies as needed to succeed. Enjoy hilarious ragdoll physics and endless fun.

**Highlights:** Cannon loaded with Buddies, Puzzling challenges, Obstacle avoidance, Ragdoll physics, Hilarious challenges, Unlock daily crystals, Unique skins

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Pinch of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Safe of Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| No Subscription Full Access | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 😊 Cute and likable character
- 💎 Good gem/skin system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of level variety
- 🔥 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Restrictive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress after inactivity
- Ads cause freezing and crashes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More level modes and challenges
- Ability to create custom skins
- Improved ad-free experience
- Expanded buddy expressions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DayDayUp free?

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

### Is Rocket Buddy free?

Rocket Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DayDayUp or Rocket Buddy?

DayDayUp is rated higher. DayDayUp averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Rocket Buddy averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do DayDayUp or Rocket Buddy have ads?

Rocket Buddy shows ads; DayDayUp does not.

### Which is updated more often, DayDayUp or Rocket Buddy?

DayDayUp ships an update every 7 months, and Rocket Buddy every 28 months. Most recently, DayDayUp was updated on November 6, 2026 and Rocket Buddy on November 7, 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.*