# Groundskeeper2 vs Hypastorm

The clearest difference is rating: Hypastorm at 5.0 against Groundskeeper2's 4.3. Hypastorm also leads on price ($0.99 vs $3.99). Groundskeeper2's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Groundskeeper2 costs $3.99 and Hypastorm $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hypastorm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Groundskeeper2 has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Groundskeeper2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Hypastorm every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Groundskeeper2 | Hypastorm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groundskeeper2/id848894420/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypastorm/id1515684370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 56 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pascal Bestebroer](https://appshunter.io/developer/364591324) | [Bitbebop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767514340) |

## What reviewers say

### Groundskeeper2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groundskeeper2/id848894420)

Battle waves of robotic space aliens in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Unlock a variety of weapons and new worlds as you fight to protect humanity from an extraterrestrial invasion. Experience randomized levels for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Unlockable weapons, Unlockable worlds, Fast-paced arcade action, Randomized levels, Achievements and leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hypastorm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypastorm/id1515684370)

Engage in fast-paced, physics-based twin-stick action in a distant future arena. Shoot, bounce, and strategically use environmental elements to overcome challenges and achieve victory. Collect medals to level up your craft and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** Physics-based twin-stick action, Over 25 challenging levels, Medal collection for leveling up, Jump, bounce, and plasma gun combat, Full game controller support, Game Center achievements and leaderboards, Universal purchase across Apple devices

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Groundskeeper2 free?

Groundskeeper2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hypastorm free?

Hypastorm costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Groundskeeper2 or Hypastorm?

Hypastorm is rated higher. Groundskeeper2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Hypastorm averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Groundskeeper2 or Hypastorm have ads?

Neither Groundskeeper2 nor Hypastorm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Groundskeeper2 or Hypastorm?

Groundskeeper2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hypastorm every 3 weeks. Most recently, Groundskeeper2 was updated on October 4, 2026 and Hypastorm on October 6, 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.*