Comparison

8bit Doves vs Hop Rocket

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

Head to head
About

8bit Doves

Embark on a pixelated VR adventure where you navigate dream-like mazes inspired by flight. Collect doves to unlock your escape from a colorful, retro-styled prison. Experience intuitive controls and challenging obstacles in this unique handheld-inspired game.

Highlights
  • VR Gameboy adventure
  • Pixelated dream mazes
  • Flight-inspired navigation
  • Intuitive two-button gameplay
  • Multiple level packs with distinct themes
  • Stunning 4-color pixel art
Features
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Trapped in a VR world powered by an ancient handheld device, you are forced to endlessly dream in a pixel world of just 4 colours! Doves have taken roost in your prison and though you don’t know it they are the key to your survival. The Doves subconsciously inspire dreams of flight, so take to the skies through the mazes of your imagination and find the exit. Intuitive two button gameplay is all you need to steer your way through the sky. Fly through each stage and reach the exit. Get doves to follow you for extra bonus bragging rights on Game Center and Social Networking stuff. If walls aren’t enough challenge you may enjoy the variety of traps that get rapidly added including, moving walls, speed boost zones, growing walls and more! By the team that brought you the award winning mobile hit Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage. Features: • Expanded from the hit #Nitromejam game! • 3 level packs each with a different dream theme! (Sweet Dreams, Deep Sleep & Nightmare). • A unique world realised in 4 Colours! (Great for that Game boy nostalgia fix) • Don’t worry parents this game contains no In app purchases! • Stunning Pixel Art from the award winning Nitrome studio! • Simple two button gameplay, perfect for a touch screen! Important Message for Parents This game may include: - Direct links to social networking websites that are intended for an audience over the age of 13. - Direct links to the internet that can take players away from the game with the potential to browse any web page. - Cross promotion of Nitrome products.

About

Hop Rocket

Features
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Hop Rocket is a one-touch arcade game where you pilot a tiny rocket through space using gravity slingshots. TAP to launch from orbit and fling yourself toward the next planet. Time it right to land in orbit, or miss and drift into the void. SIMPLE CONTROLS • Tap anywhere to launch • That's it - one touch gameplay ADDICTIVE MECHANICS • Shrinking orbits keep you on edge • Perfect your timing to chain planets • Every run is different UNLOCK NEW ROCKETS • Your rocket evolves as you improve • Reach new milestones to unlock exclusive skins • How many can you discover? COMPETE FOR HIGH SCORES • Beat your personal best • Challenge friends to top your score How far can you hop?

Screenshots

8bit Doves4 screens
Hop Rocket4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hop Rocket at Free against 8bit Doves's $2.99. Hop Rocket also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months). 8bit Doves's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On in-app purchases and device support 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

Hop Rocket is free to download; 8bit Doves costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

8bit Doves ships an update every 5 months, Hop Rocket every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
8bit Doves versus Hop Rocket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8bit DovesHop Rocket
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (563 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings563 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNitromeSimon Pettersen Nguyen

Bugs and requests

8bit Doves

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Inconsistent control responsiveness

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Ability to customize the character
  • Inclusion of a story or narrative
  • Better tutorial or control explanation

Hop Rocket

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

8bit Doves

No in-app purchases

None

Hop Rocket

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 8bit Doves free?
8bit Doves costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hop Rocket free?
Hop Rocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 8bit Doves or Hop Rocket have ads?
Hop Rocket shows ads; 8bit Doves does not.
Which is updated more often, 8bit Doves or Hop Rocket?
8bit Doves ships an update every 5 months, and Hop Rocket every 2 days. Most recently, 8bit Doves was updated on October 9, 2026 and Hop Rocket on October 2, 2026.

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