# HAMMER'S QUEST vs Hammer Squad

HAMMER'S QUEST and Hammer Squad both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of HAMMER'S QUEST's written reviews are positive against 25% of Hammer Squad's. Hammer Squad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for HAMMER'S QUEST against 4.7 for Hammer Squad. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hammer Squad has 1.9K ratings behind it against 134, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of HAMMER'S QUEST's written reviews are positive against 25% of Hammer Squad's.

HAMMER'S QUEST ships an update every 3 months, Hammer Squad every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HAMMER'S QUEST | Hammer Squad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammers-quest/id888642950/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammer-squad/id6443809589/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 134 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 35 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [takuya ori](https://appshunter.io/developer/449472183) | [UNCOSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377644184) |

## 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


### Hammer Squad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammer-squad/id6443809589)

Engage in an ultimate block breaker experience. Hire workers, merge them to evolve, and build the most powerful hammer squad imaginable to conquer challenges.

**Highlights:** Block breaker gameplay, Hire workers, Merge and evolve workers, Build powerful squads, Ultimate hammer squad

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Good game
- 👍 Enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Too many ads
- 🔒 Forced online connection
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔨 Limited progression

**Reported bugs**

- Removes workers and resets progress
- Cannot progress to next map
- Cannot purchase upgrades

**Requested features**

- Add option to remove ads
- Fix reset/progress issues
- Increase map/level cap


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HAMMER'S QUEST free?

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

### Is Hammer Squad free?

Hammer Squad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HAMMER'S QUEST or Hammer Squad?

Hammer Squad is rated higher. HAMMER'S QUEST averages 4.6 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while Hammer Squad averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do HAMMER'S QUEST or Hammer Squad have ads?

Both HAMMER'S QUEST and Hammer Squad show ads.

### Which is updated more often, HAMMER'S QUEST or Hammer Squad?

HAMMER'S QUEST ships an update every 3 months, and Hammer Squad every 5 days. Most recently, HAMMER'S QUEST was updated on October 13, 2026 and Hammer Squad on October 14, 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.*