# Ski Safari 2 vs hocus.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: hocus. at none against Ski Safari 2's 10. hocus. also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 64%). Ski Safari 2's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 234). On update cadence, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Ski Safari 2 costs $0.99 and hocus. $1.99 up front. Ski Safari 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. hocus. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ski Safari 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ski Safari 2 has 1.9K ratings behind it against 234, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Ski Safari 2's written reviews are positive against 87% of hocus.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ski Safari 2 ships an update monthly, hocus. every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ski Safari 2 | hocus. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ski-safari-2/id952555810/reviews)** | [4.3 (234 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hocus/id1030548464/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 234 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | #36 |
| Size | 155 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SLEEPY Z STUDIOS PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/952555809) | [GAMEBRAIN YAZILIM TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822763537) |

## What reviewers say

### Ski Safari 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ski-safari-2/id952555810)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Paid · Family, #64 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Embark on an epic endless downhill skiing adventure, performing stylish tricks and riding various vehicles. Compete head-to-head with friends in multiplayer, collect coins for upgrades, and capture and share your most epic moments in 3D.

**Highlights:** Endless downhill skiing adventure, Perform tricks and stunts, Ride snowmobiles, motorbikes, and more, Head-to-head multiplayer mode, Collect coins for gear and costumes, Capture and share 3D photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| North Pole Bundle (SALE!) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jurassic Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Moon Bundle (SALE!) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monster Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ninja Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Moon Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and visuals
- 🎨 Lots of customization options
- 🎢 Varied and challenging levels
- 🎉 Nostalgic for childhood

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Microtransactions issues
- 🕰️ Slow progression without purchases
- 🔍 Lack of customer support
- 🔢 Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Purchases not being validated
- Saved progress not loading
- Graphical glitches on certain levels

**Requested features**

- Ability to disable seasonal updates
- Faster character movement speed
- More free content and fewer paywalls
- Improved in-app purchase validation


### hocus.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hocus/id1030548464)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Paid · Family, #83 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage with a collection of mind-bending puzzles featuring impossible shapes. Create and share your own levels, or get assistance from AI when you're stuck. Explore both handcrafted challenges and an endless mode.

**Highlights:** 120 mind-bending handcrafted levels, Create and share custom levels, Load levels from pictures, Endless mode, AI-assisted gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ski Safari 2 free?

Ski Safari 2 costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is hocus. free?

hocus. costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ski Safari 2 or hocus.?

Ski Safari 2 is rated higher. Ski Safari 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while hocus. averages 4.3 from 234 ratings.

### Do Ski Safari 2 or hocus. have ads?

Neither Ski Safari 2 nor hocus. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ski Safari 2 or hocus.?

Ski Safari 2 ships an update monthly, and hocus. every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ski Safari 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and hocus. on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Ski Safari 2 or hocus.?

Ski Safari 2 currently peaks at #33 in the App Store charts, and hocus. at #36. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*