Comparison

Hellrider vs Scrap Friends

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

Head to head
About

Hellrider

Embark on an action-packed adventure as a fearless warrior battling escaping skeletons. Navigate treacherous traps, defeat formidable bosses, and challenge your friends in this one-touch arcade game.

Highlights
  • One-touch gameplay
  • Battle escaping skeletons
  • Avoid lethal traps
  • Destroy agile bosses
  • Compete with friends
  • 5 incredible zones
Features
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The skeletons decided that they can leave the underground world. But it won't happen! Brave and uncompromising Hellrider will teach the fugitives! Throw down the skeletons, avoid the lethal traps, destroy the agile bosses and compete with your friends! Features: - Simple and pleasant to play by one touch! - 5 incredible zones filled with dangerous traps! - Dizzying twists! Independent reviews: "When I grow up, I want to be brave as Hellrider!" (A child in a sandbox) "Oh my God, this is the best I've ever seen!" (Some random guy)

About

Scrap Friends

Embark on a serene journey with two robots through a desolate wasteland. Engage in simple activities like collecting trash, comforting your companion, and fending off microwave threats. Uncover the mysteries of their quest and the challenges they face.

Highlights
  • Endless strolling adventure
  • Collect fallen trash
  • Comfort partner with head pats
  • Shoot rogue microwaves
  • No dialogue
  • Simple tap controls
Features
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■ Hand in hand, let's walk as far as we can. In a world where civilization has ended and no one is left, two robots hold hands and walk on, ever onward, across an empty wasteland. What you do is simple. Pick up the trash lying around, gently pet a buddy whose heart has broken, and hunt the "wild microwaves" that turn up now and then, as the quiet journey goes on. There are no lines of dialogue. And so the story comes to life, quietly, only within your own heart. ■ Features [1] Just tap. A simple post-apocalyptic stroll No difficult controls at all. Tap the screen, walk, and pick things up. A calm, atmospheric game for wandering the wasteland in your spare moments. [2] A wordless story that stays with you The characters never speak a single word. The "Memories" you collect gradually light up the story of this dying world. Why are the two of them traveling? Who is the "Executioner" blocking their path? And what waits at their destination—? [3] Quiet, gentle, and strangely addictive No flashy effects, no timers rushing you. And yet you can't help wondering about the next step. Soak in a gentle post-apocalyptic world that's funny and a little bittersweet. ■ Things to do ・Collect "Memories" to unravel the story of the dying world ・Pet your downhearted buddy to draw out all kinds of reactions ・Hunt the wild microwaves ■ Recommended for ・Anyone who loves atmospheric games or quiet walking games ・Anyone who loves wordless stories and novels you fill in with imagination ・Anyone who loves post-apocalyptic, dystopian sci-fi worlds ・Anyone after a heartwarming story that's funny and a little sad ・Anyone who wants to play all the way through without spending money Free to play to the end (contains ads; optional in-app purchases). Optional purchases: Ad Off Plus / Sunset Skies / Donation. Our titles share a world, but there's no story connection between them. You can enjoy this one no matter which title you start from. So take their hand. Let's walk a quiet apocalypse, as far as we can go.

Screenshots

Hellrider4 screens
Scrap Friends4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hellrider at none against Scrap Friends's 3. Hellrider also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Scrap Friends's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. Scrap Friends sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Hellrider asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scrap Friends holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 98 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Hellrider's written reviews are positive against 87% of Scrap Friends's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hellrider ships an update every 4 weeks, Scrap Friends every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hellrider versus Scrap Friends: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHellriderScrap Friends
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (38 ratings)4.8 (98 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews86.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3898 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB231 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperAndrey Chernyshovzxima.LLC

Customer experience

Hellrider

All ratings38 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews299 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral6.0%
Negative9.4%

Scrap Friends

All ratings95 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive86.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative11.5%

User reviews

Hellrider

From 38 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Simple, intuitive one-tap controls
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art style
  • 😊 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
  • 💰 Free-to-play with no mandatory in-app purchases
  • 🎵 Good music and sound effects

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unresponsive tap controls on some devices (iPad)
  • 📱 Orientation changes frequently during gameplay
  • 🎬 Intrusive video ads that interrupt gameplay
  • 😤 Steep learning curve for beginners
  • 🔄 Repetitive gameplay loop

Scrap Friends

From 98 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💖 Touching story and characters
  • 🎨 Beautiful pixel art style
  • 🎵 Amazing music and atmosphere
  • 💡 Unique storytelling through memories
  • 👍 Simple yet engaging gameplay

Room to improve

  • 😫 Repetitive trash collecting
  • ❓ Unclear objectives
  • 🖱️ Stressful tap/swipe controls
  • 😵 Fast-paced gameplay can be overwhelming
  • 📚 Limited explanation of mechanics

Bugs and requests

Hellrider

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Tap input not registering on iPad and some devices
  • Black screen appearing after video ads
  • Game crashes on 4th generation devices
  • Significant lag on older hardware
  • Orientation randomly changes between games
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  • Spelling errors in game text (Direction misspelled as Derection)
  • Ad pop-ups appearing mid-game causing unexpected deaths
  • Unresponsive controls requiring excessive tapping
  • Game veering off-screen without player input

Requested features

14 requests
  • Different bike types with varying speed and handling attributes
  • Bike customization with stickers and designs
  • Achievement/badge system
  • Pause menu option
  • Multiple boss types and patterns
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  • Reward system for collected skeletons
  • Character/rider customization options
  • Different death animations (lava, explosions, etc.)
  • Ability to pick up multiple hearts simultaneously
  • Shop system with in-game currency
  • Progression/leveling system
  • Option to remove ads via paid IAP
  • Ability to choose game orientation preference
  • More diverse obstacles and environments

Scrap Friends

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Memory unlock issues
  • Game progression bugs
  • Unclear attack avoidance
  • Item not added on first playthrough
  • Menu button bug during combat

Requested features

5 requests
  • More explanation for mechanics
  • Easier controls for trash collection
  • More varied enemy attack patterns
  • Secret boss
  • Free roam mode to interact with characters

In-app purchases

None

Hellrider

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Scrap Friends

One-time3
  • Sunset Skies$0.99
  • Ad Off Plus$2.99
  • Donation$2.99

Questions

Is Hellrider free?
Hellrider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scrap Friends free?
Scrap Friends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hellrider or Scrap Friends?
Scrap Friends is rated higher. Hellrider averages 4.3 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Scrap Friends averages 4.8 from 98 ratings.
Do Hellrider or Scrap Friends have ads?
Scrap Friends shows ads; Hellrider does not.
Which is updated more often, Hellrider or Scrap Friends?
Hellrider ships an update every 4 weeks, and Scrap Friends every 2 months. Most recently, Hellrider was updated on October 29, 2026 and Scrap Friends on November 3, 2026.

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