# Bullet Boy vs Hellrider 3

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hellrider 3 at every 9 days against Bullet Boy's monthly. Hellrider 3 also leads on ratings volume (6.9K vs 790). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bullet Boy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Hellrider 3 sells 11 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 — 4.7 for Bullet Boy against 4.8 for Hellrider 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hellrider 3 has 6.9K ratings behind it against 790, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Bullet Boy's written reviews are positive against 88% of Hellrider 3's.

Bullet Boy ships an update monthly, Hellrider 3 every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bullet Boy | Hellrider 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (790 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-boy/id899606169/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellrider-3/id1387853032/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 790 | **6.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.4% of reviews** | 87.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 286 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Pomelo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/899606172) | [Andrey Chernyshov](https://appshunter.io/developer/973428904) |

## What reviewers say

### Bullet Boy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-boy/id899606169)

Embark on a thrilling adventure across a floating world, launching yourself from cannons to escape a tornado and collect mysterious statue pieces. Master dynamic mechanics to dodge obstacles, aim precisely, and shoot your way to victory through challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Fire yourself from cannons, Collect mysterious statue pieces, Dodge birds, buildings, and machines, Tap rapidly to dodge obstacles, Aim precisely to reach cannons, Unlock power-ups, Over 60 levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 20 Revives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Turkey | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Penguin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 80 Revives | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 5,000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 400 Revives | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 20,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1,000 Revives | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful and appealing graphics
- ⏱️ Quick and easy levels
- 🕹️ Nostalgic barrel-blasting mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty progression can be frustrating
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially at higher levels
- 🔌 Concerns about data/progress loss

**Reported bugs**

- Levels failing to load or download
- Inability to purchase items from the store
- Leaderboard/score tracking issues
- Crashes and freezes, especially on older devices

**Requested features**

- More level variety and challenges
- Customizable character options
- Cloud saving to preserve progress
- Reduced ads or paid ad-free version


### Hellrider 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellrider-3/id1387853032)

Embark on a new 3D adventure with unique runner game mechanics. Explore a vast world, complete daily challenges, and uncover an amazing story with many characters to save.

**Highlights:** New 3D gameplay, Unusual game mechanics, Multiple game modes, Amazing story, Daily challenges, Huge picturesque world

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| gold medium pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| gun shotgun twohend | $1.99 | one-time |
| gun pistol stealth | $1.99 | one-time |
| gun rifle steampunk | $1.99 | one-time |
| hellrider girl | $2.99 | one-time |
| hellrider boy | $2.99 | one-time |
| bike skullbutcher | $3.99 | one-time |
| remove ADS | $3.99 | one-time |
| bike Monster | $3.99 | one-time |
| gold big pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| gold legendary pack | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and intuitive gameplay
- 🎨 Appealing graphics and visuals
- 👍 Fun and addictive experience
- 💡 Unique and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🎮 Great for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Crashes and progress loss issues
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 🕹️ Frustrating controls and difficulty spikes

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Progress reset bug
- Unresponsive controls
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to replay levels
- More customization options for characters and vehicles
- Gamepad support
- Improved progression and reward system
- Reduced ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bullet Boy free?

Bullet Boy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hellrider 3 free?

Hellrider 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bullet Boy or Hellrider 3?

Hellrider 3 is rated higher. Bullet Boy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 790 ratings, while Hellrider 3 averages 4.8 from 6.9K ratings.

### Do Bullet Boy or Hellrider 3 have ads?

Both Bullet Boy and Hellrider 3 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bullet Boy or Hellrider 3?

Bullet Boy ships an update monthly, and Hellrider 3 every 9 days. Most recently, Bullet Boy was updated on September 10, 2026 and Hellrider 3 on September 25, 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.*