# Touchdown Hero vs 8 Bit Bowl

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Touchdown Hero at none against 8 Bit Bowl's 7. Touchdown Hero also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (778 vs 136). 8 Bit Bowl's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 8 Bit Bowl sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Touchdown Hero asks for nothing beyond the download.

8 Bit Bowl holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Touchdown Hero has 778 ratings behind it against 136, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Touchdown Hero's written reviews are positive against 80% of 8 Bit Bowl's.

Touchdown Hero ships an update every 6 weeks, 8 Bit Bowl every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Touchdown Hero | 8 Bit Bowl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (778 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchdown-hero/id951417499/reviews) | **[4.4 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-bit-bowl/id1581459461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **778** | 136 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 380 MB | 476 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cherrypick Games S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/914892983) | [Lawrence Crusoe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554727272) |

## What reviewers say

### Touchdown Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchdown-hero/id951417499)

Compete in a football game for cash prizes and real-world rewards. Master offensive plays, use fakes and spins to evade defenders, and challenge players globally. Unlock teams and enjoy a unique slow-motion feature.

**Highlights:** Compete for real cash prizes, Skillz game platform integration, Unique slow-motion feature, Easy to learn, hard to master controls, Play 1v1 against friends, Unlock favorite teams

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 💎 Nostalgic pixel art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues (unable to connect to internet)
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Monetization changes ruined the experience

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Connectivity issues prevent gameplay
- Unlocking features not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Bring back the classic endless mode
- Add more team and character customization options
- Improve matchmaking and online features


### 8 Bit Bowl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-bit-bowl/id1581459461)

Score endless touchdowns in this retro-style arcade game. Dodge monsters, use speed to dash past foes, and collect power-ups to become unstoppable. Compete for a spot on the all-time leaderboard and level up your player.

**Highlights:** Endless touchdown scoring, Dodge lurking monsters, Speed dash ability, Collect power-ups, Level up player, Leaderboard competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3000 Coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 12500 Coins Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Coins Pack | $23.99 | one-time |
| 45000 Coins Pack | $35.99 | one-time |
| 90000 Coins Packs | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Touchdown Hero free?

Touchdown Hero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 8 Bit Bowl free?

8 Bit Bowl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Touchdown Hero or 8 Bit Bowl?

8 Bit Bowl is rated higher. Touchdown Hero averages 4.2 out of 5 from 778 ratings, while 8 Bit Bowl averages 4.4 from 136 ratings.

### Do Touchdown Hero or 8 Bit Bowl have ads?

Neither Touchdown Hero nor 8 Bit Bowl shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Touchdown Hero or 8 Bit Bowl?

Touchdown Hero ships an update every 6 weeks, and 8 Bit Bowl every 3 months. Most recently, Touchdown Hero was updated on October 20, 2026 and 8 Bit Bowl on October 20, 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.*