# HAMMER'S QUEST vs STELLAR SURVIVORS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STELLAR SURVIVORS at none against HAMMER'S QUEST's 4. STELLAR SURVIVORS also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). HAMMER'S QUEST's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

HAMMER'S QUEST ships an update every 3 months, STELLAR SURVIVORS every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HAMMER'S QUEST | STELLAR SURVIVORS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammers-quest/id888642950/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **135** | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [takuya ori](https://appshunter.io/developer/449472183) | [Studio Nogemu](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777193061) |

## 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


### STELLAR SURVIVORS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stellar-survivors/id6789184126)

**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 STELLAR SURVIVORS free?

STELLAR SURVIVORS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do HAMMER'S QUEST or STELLAR SURVIVORS have ads?

Both HAMMER'S QUEST and STELLAR SURVIVORS show ads.

### Which is updated more often, HAMMER'S QUEST or STELLAR SURVIVORS?

HAMMER'S QUEST ships an update every 3 months, and STELLAR SURVIVORS every 5 days. Most recently, HAMMER'S QUEST was updated on November 11, 2026 and STELLAR SURVIVORS on October 31, 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.*