# Sewer Rat vs Dream Hopper

The clearest difference is rating: Dream Hopper at 4.9 against Sewer Rat's 4.3. Dream Hopper also leads on ratings volume (5.8K vs 3). Sewer Rat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dream Hopper sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Sewer Rat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dream Hopper holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dream Hopper has 5.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Sewer Rat's written reviews are positive against 90% of Dream Hopper's.

Sewer Rat ships an update every 9 days, Dream Hopper every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sewer Rat | Dream Hopper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sewer-rat/id846800940/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-hopper/id1576470577/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 317 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [christian Matsoukis](https://appshunter.io/developer/835090494) | [Protostar](https://appshunter.io/developer/901595359) |

## What reviewers say

### Sewer Rat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sewer-rat/id846800940)

Guide a rat through bursting sewer pipes by clearing a path in the bricks. The goal is to help the rat escape the rising water.

**Highlights:** Brick path clearing, Rat escape gameplay, Rising water hazard, Simple puzzle mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dream Hopper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dream-hopper/id1576470577)

Explore a vibrant dreamscape by tapping to hop between hypnotic rhythms and revealing colorful visions. This zen-like experience offers a flow of discovery, bringing whimsical shapes into focus for a calming journey.

**Highlights:** Hypnotic rhythms, Technicolor dreamlike visions, Whimsical shapes, Zen-like experience, Flow and discovery, Calming presence

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Play Dream Circle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Recharge Dream Dust | $0.99 | one-time |
| Force New Dream | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| Dream Master Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Huge Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💓 Calming and relaxing
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and art
- 🎶 Soothing music and sound effects
- 🐰 Cute and fun character designs
- 🏆 Satisfying gameplay and completion

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive dream sequences
- 🤔 Unclear progression and dream unlock system
- 🕰️ Limited playtime due to dream dust restrictions
- 🧭 Lack of ability to replay completed dreams

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes on some devices
- Occasional issues with the daily challenge system

**Requested features**

- Add more dream variety and unlock new dreams faster
- Implement a 'casual mode' to replay completed dreams
- Improve the dream randomization to avoid repetition
- Introduce new characters, themes, and gameplay elements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sewer Rat free?

Sewer Rat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dream Hopper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sewer Rat or Dream Hopper?

Dream Hopper is rated higher. Sewer Rat averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Dream Hopper averages 4.9 from 5.8K ratings.

### Do Sewer Rat or Dream Hopper have ads?

Dream Hopper shows ads; Sewer Rat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sewer Rat or Dream Hopper?

Sewer Rat ships an update every 9 days, and Dream Hopper every 6 weeks. Most recently, Sewer Rat was updated on October 16, 2026 and Dream Hopper on October 19, 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.*