Comparison

Implosion vs Hyperburner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Implosion

Experience console-quality graphics and immersive audio on your mobile device. Battle a mysterious alien life form with advanced weaponry and upgradeable mechs to ensure humanity's survival.

Highlights
  • Console-quality graphics
  • First-class voice acting
  • Hollywood-grade audio production
  • Intuitive touch interface
  • Upgradeable super-tech weaponry
  • ARK Kernel system
Features
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Bringing AAA console gaming experience to mobile devices. Twenty years after the fall of Earth, the remnants of the Human race are once again faced with extinction. The time has come to justify our existence. A mysterious life form known as the XADA squares off against humanity's last weapon - the War-Mech series III battle suit. Features: Stunning console-quality graphics, first-class voice acting and Hollywood-grade audio production. Full orchestral scores masterfully mixed by Grammy Award winner and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy engineer, John Kurlander. The most intuitive touch user-interface seen on the platform. A vast arsenal of super-tech weaponry at your disposal, upgradable via the streamlined ARK Kernel system. Become the ultimate fusion of Man and Machine. Ensure the survival of the species. - Using iCloud save after login Game Center at Options menu

About

Hyperburner

Pilot a high-speed spaceship through challenging courses in a distant solar system. Master unique zones, unlock new ships, and compete on leaderboards in this responsive space flier designed for mobile play.

Highlights
  • High-speed space flying
  • Responsive free-steering controls
  • Seven unique zones with five stages each
  • Endless-mode leaderboards
  • Unlockable new ships
  • Instant respawns
Features
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Hyperburner is a high-speed space flier set in a distant colonial solar system. Take your ship through increasingly dangerous courses, unlocking endless-mode leaderboards as you go. Built for mobile with smooth and responsive free-steering, playable in portrait or landscape. Pocketgamer Gold Award: "From the amazing aesthetic to the perfect controls, everything about the game hums with the sort of quality that makes every second you spend with the game a joy" - Fast-paced gameplay, instant respawns. - Master seven unique zones each with five challenging stages. - Test your skills against a list of high-speed endless-mode goals. - Unlock new ships as you progress. "It really nails the feeling of being in control of an escaping spaceship in a sci-fi movie" - Touch Arcaade

Screenshots

Implosion4 screens
Hyperburner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Implosion at every 5 months against Hyperburner's every 55 months. Implosion also leads on price ($1.99 vs $2.99). Hyperburner's advantage is chart position (#89 vs unranked) and review sentiment (83% vs 74%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Implosion costs $1.99 and Hyperburner $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Implosion against 4.5 for Hyperburner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 914 and 822 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Implosion's written reviews are positive against 83% of Hyperburner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Implosion ships an update every 5 months, Hyperburner every 55 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Implosion versus Hyperburner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImplosionHyperburner
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (914 ratings) — better4.5 (822 ratings)
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews83.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings914 — better822
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 55 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#89 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.0 GB205 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperRayark International LimitedBad Potion PTY LTD

Customer experience

Implosion

All ratings914 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews370 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative19.5%

Hyperburner

All ratings822 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews488 reviews
Positive83.2%
Neutral5.5%
Negative11.3%

User reviews

Implosion

From 914 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Intuitive controls
  • 🎨 Stunning graphics
  • 🎬 Excellent voice acting
  • 💰 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍 Lack of explanation for game mechanics
  • 🕹️ Unresponsive controls
  • 🕰️ Repetitive and monotonous gameplay
  • 💲 Expensive for a mobile game

Hyperburner

From 822 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
  • 🎨 Gorgeous visuals and art style
  • 🎵 Excellent soundtrack
  • 🔥 Exhilarating and challenging gameplay
  • 👍 Simple but addictive experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
  • 🔍 Difficulty in seeing obstacles at times
  • 🕰️ Levels can feel repetitive or too short
  • 🚫 Lack of support for newer devices
  • 🤢 Flashing effects causing discomfort

Bugs and requests

Implosion

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game not loading past the intro screen
  • Crashes during boss battles and certain levels
  • Issues with Game Center integration and cloud saving
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS devices and versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved cloud saving and syncing
  • More weapon and character customization options
  • Difficulty settings and accessibility options
  • Multiplayer and co-op modes
  • Optimization for newer devices and screen sizes

Hyperburner

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Glitches in later levels or endless mode
  • Inconsistent hit detection or collision issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and zones to explore
  • Additional ships or customization options
  • Multiplayer or leaderboard features
  • Difficulty settings or progression system
  • Support for VR or motion controls

In-app purchases

None

Implosion

No in-app purchases

None

Hyperburner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Implosion free?
Implosion costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hyperburner free?
Hyperburner costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Implosion or Hyperburner?
Implosion is rated higher. Implosion averages 4.6 out of 5 from 914 ratings, while Hyperburner averages 4.5 from 822 ratings.
Do Implosion or Hyperburner have ads?
Neither Implosion nor Hyperburner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Implosion or Hyperburner?
Implosion ships an update every 5 months, and Hyperburner every 55 months. Most recently, Implosion was updated on October 15, 2026 and Hyperburner on October 15, 2026.

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