# HAMMER'S QUEST vs Pixel Dungeon Hero

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel Dungeon Hero at none against HAMMER'S QUEST's 4. Pixel Dungeon Hero also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HAMMER'S QUEST sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Pixel Dungeon Hero asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for HAMMER'S QUEST against 4.8 for Pixel Dungeon Hero. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 135 and 67 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of HAMMER'S QUEST's written reviews are positive against 90% of Pixel Dungeon Hero's.

HAMMER'S QUEST ships an update every 3 months, Pixel Dungeon Hero weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HAMMER'S QUEST | Pixel Dungeon Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammers-quest/id888642950/reviews) | **[4.8 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-dungeon-hero/id1151012112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **135** | 67 |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 89.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 35 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [takuya ori](https://appshunter.io/developer/449472183) | [Ryogo Oka](https://appshunter.io/developer/771596702) |

## What reviewers say

### HAMMER'S QUEST

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammers-quest/id888642950)

Embark on an action RPG adventure with a hammer-wielding warrior. Master one-tap controls for strategic combat, including repeat strikes, charged attacks, and guarding. Collect powerful hammers and face the Dark Lord.

**Highlights:** One-tap controls, Repeat Strikes, Charged Attack, Guard ability, Collect strongest hammers, Adventure journey

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DIA 5pcs | $0.99 | one-time |
| DIA 17pcs | $2.99 | one-time |
| DIA 30pcs | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited LIFE & Ads Removal | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great time killer
- 👍 Classic retro feel
- 👍 Simple yet challenging
- 👍 Good progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashing since iOS 18
- 🐛 Game crashes frequently
- 🐛 Boring and repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Paid app with banner ads
- 🐛 Short game length

**Reported bugs**

- Constantly crashes since iOS 18 update
- Game crashes a few seconds in
- Double banner ads on a paid app
- Banner ad at the bottom and another above the character
- Birds that let you watch an ad almost always say Gold instead of life

**Requested features**

- Add ads back for bonuses
- Update game for ads to be playable
- Add English setting
- Make game in English
- Lower price for unlimited life or shorten wait time


### Pixel Dungeon Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-dungeon-hero/id1151012112)

Embark on a retro-style dungeon crawl in this hack and slash RPG. Explore an infinite dungeon, discover randomized items, and battle monsters to uncover hidden treasures. Compete globally to become the ultimate treasure hunter.

**Highlights:** Infinite dungeon exploration, Randomized item generation, Monster battles, Treasure hunting mechanics, Global leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HAMMER'S QUEST free?

HAMMER'S QUEST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pixel Dungeon Hero free?

Pixel Dungeon Hero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HAMMER'S QUEST or Pixel Dungeon Hero?

Pixel Dungeon Hero is rated higher. HAMMER'S QUEST averages 4.7 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while Pixel Dungeon Hero averages 4.8 from 67 ratings.

### Do HAMMER'S QUEST or Pixel Dungeon Hero have ads?

HAMMER'S QUEST shows ads; Pixel Dungeon Hero does not.

### Which is updated more often, HAMMER'S QUEST or Pixel Dungeon Hero?

HAMMER'S QUEST ships an update every 3 months, and Pixel Dungeon Hero weekly. Most recently, HAMMER'S QUEST was updated on November 11, 2026 and Pixel Dungeon Hero on November 2, 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.*