# Groundskeeper2 vs IGNISTONE

The clearest difference is rating: IGNISTONE at 5.0 against Groundskeeper2's 4.3. IGNISTONE also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). Groundskeeper2's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

IGNISTONE 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Groundskeeper2's written reviews are positive against 67% of IGNISTONE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Groundskeeper2 ships an update every 5 weeks, IGNISTONE every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Groundskeeper2 | IGNISTONE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groundskeeper2/id848894420/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ignistone/id6464362665/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 56 MB | 730 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pascal Bestebroer](https://appshunter.io/developer/364591324) | [Kodansha Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/373970453) |

## 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


### IGNISTONE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ignistone/id6464362665)

A roguelike action game centered on parrying, featuring intense 1v1 combat, strategic dungeon crawling, and diverse equipment customization. Explore a vibrant village, craft unique armor, and uncover mysteries.

**Highlights:** Parry-focused combat, Strategic roguelike gameplay, Dungeon exploration with route choices, Armor and weapon customization, Minigames, 1v1 combat system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Groundskeeper2 free?

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

### Is IGNISTONE free?

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

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

IGNISTONE is rated higher. Groundskeeper2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while IGNISTONE averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Groundskeeper2 or IGNISTONE have ads?

Neither Groundskeeper2 nor IGNISTONE shows ads.

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

Groundskeeper2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and IGNISTONE every 2 days. Most recently, Groundskeeper2 was updated on November 7, 2026 and IGNISTONE on November 3, 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.*