# Flappy Hot Dog vs Flappy Crush

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flappy Hot Dog at none against Flappy Crush's 8. Flappy Hot Dog also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). Flappy Crush's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 34 months) and ratings volume (7.6K vs 7). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flappy Crush sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Flappy Hot Dog asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flappy Crush holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flappy Crush has 7.6K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Flappy Hot Dog's written reviews are positive against 90% of Flappy Crush's.

Flappy Hot Dog ships an update every 34 months, Flappy Crush monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flappy Hot Dog | Flappy Crush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flappy-hot-dog/id859628332/reviews) | **[4.6 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flappy-crush/id906357856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **7.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **90.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [John Avatar](https://appshunter.io/developer/375690746) | [Tarek Mongy](https://appshunter.io/developer/673558244) |

## What reviewers say

### Flappy Hot Dog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flappy-hot-dog/id859628332)

Navigate a hot dog through challenging levels, avoiding obstacles like spaghetti. Compete with others on leaderboards and share your progress on social media.

**Highlights:** Hot dog character, Spaghetti obstacles, Picnic blanket theme, Game Center leaderboards, Social media sharing, iMessage integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Flappy Crush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flappy-crush/id906357856)

Tap to close pipes and crush incoming birds. Unlock power-ups, new pipes, and customize birds. Earn in-game currency to spend in the shop. Features multiple game modes, offline play, and cloud saves.

**Highlights:** Unlock power-ups, Unlock powerful pipes, Earn and spend Bone Bucks, Customize birds, Unlock 5 game modes, 2 Player Mode, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4000 Bone Bucks Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Bone Bucks Pack 50% Off | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Bone Bucks Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Bone Bucks Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 40000 Bone Bucks Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Bone Bucks Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 200000 Bone Bucks Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 500000 Bone Bucks Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun
- 👍 Great gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying to crush birds
- 👍 Multiple game modes
- 👍 Customizable pipes and birds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Grindy to unlock new content
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔋 Can be draining on battery

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening the app
- Ads causing the game to freeze
- Issues with certain device compatibility

**Requested features**

- More pipes and power-ups
- Ability to disable blood/gore
- Easier way to earn in-game currency
- Online leaderboards or multiplayer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flappy Hot Dog free?

Flappy Hot Dog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Flappy Crush free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flappy Hot Dog or Flappy Crush?

Flappy Crush is rated higher. Flappy Hot Dog averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Flappy Crush averages 4.6 from 7.6K ratings.

### Do Flappy Hot Dog or Flappy Crush have ads?

Flappy Crush shows ads; Flappy Hot Dog does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flappy Hot Dog or Flappy Crush?

Flappy Hot Dog ships an update every 34 months, and Flappy Crush monthly. Most recently, Flappy Hot Dog was updated on November 1, 2026 and Flappy Crush on October 26, 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.*