# HAMMER'S QUEST vs Levelup RPG

The clearest difference is update cadence: Levelup RPG at every 2 weeks against HAMMER'S QUEST's every 3 months. HAMMER'S QUEST's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HAMMER'S QUEST sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Levelup RPG sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for HAMMER'S QUEST against 4.7 for Levelup RPG. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 134 and 373 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of HAMMER'S QUEST's written reviews are positive against 66% of Levelup RPG's.

HAMMER'S QUEST ships an update every 3 months, Levelup RPG every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HAMMER'S QUEST | Levelup RPG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammers-quest/id888642950/reviews) | **[4.7 (373 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/levelup-rpg/id1557259580/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 134 | **373** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 65.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 554 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [takuya ori](https://appshunter.io/developer/449472183) | [YOSHIYUKI NAKASHIMA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459992321) |

## 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


### Levelup RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/levelup-rpg/id1557259580)

Embark on an adventure to hunt endlessly spawning monsters on an island. Level up infinitely, gather crystals to acquire powerful swords, and upgrade your equipment. Progress through the game by meeting specific conditions to unlock new areas and ultimately confront the Demon King.

**Highlights:** Infinite monster hunting, Infinite leveling system, Crystal collection for swords, Sword leveling and synthesis, Skill panel for stat upgrades, Area unlocking through conditions

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| magic stone x5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Banner Ad Removed | $2.99 | one-time |
| Interstitial Ad Removed | $2.99 | one-time |
| revised edit Banner Ad Removed | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Interstitial Ad Removed | $2.99 | one-time |
| Boost ad removal (1 week) | $2.99 | one-time |
| magic stone x20 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Video Ad Removed | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Video Ad Removed | $3.99 | one-time |
| Limited time pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| magic stone x50 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Boost ad removal (1 month) | $9.99 | one-time |
| magic stone x100 | $11.99 | one-time |
| All ads removal pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great concept
- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🕰 Addictive level grinding
- 🎮 Simple and relaxing
- 🔋 Minimal battery drain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads
- 💰 Overpriced ad removal
- 🐛 Ads freezing/stopping
- 🤔 Unclear skill/stat progression
- 🤔 Imbalanced difficulty scaling

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in after major updates
- Purchased items not properly reflected
- Inconsistent drop rates for rare materials
- Crashes and performance issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add character customization
- Improve translation quality
- Increase level/stat cap
- Implement auto-farm/auto-battle
- Add more diverse equipment/accessories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HAMMER'S QUEST free?

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

### Is Levelup RPG free?

Levelup RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HAMMER'S QUEST or Levelup RPG?

Levelup RPG is rated higher. HAMMER'S QUEST averages 4.6 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while Levelup RPG averages 4.7 from 373 ratings.

### Do HAMMER'S QUEST or Levelup RPG have ads?

Both HAMMER'S QUEST and Levelup RPG show ads.

### Which is updated more often, HAMMER'S QUEST or Levelup RPG?

HAMMER'S QUEST ships an update every 3 months, and Levelup RPG every 2 weeks. Most recently, HAMMER'S QUEST was updated on September 26, 2026 and Levelup RPG on September 27, 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.*