# Hellrider vs Cartoon Survivor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hellrider at none against Cartoon Survivor's 11. Hellrider also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cartoon Survivor sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Hellrider asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Hellrider against 4.3 for Cartoon Survivor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 43 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Hellrider's written reviews are positive against 81% of Cartoon Survivor's.

Hellrider ships an update every 4 weeks, Cartoon Survivor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hellrider | Cartoon Survivor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellrider/id973429655/reviews)** | [4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartoon-survivor/id982108281/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 80.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 526 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Andrey Chernyshov](https://appshunter.io/developer/973428904) | [Spunge Games Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/982108280) |

## What reviewers say

### Hellrider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellrider/id973429655)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Cartoon Survivor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cartoon-survivor/id982108281)

Embark on a vibrant 3D adventure runner through a prehistoric world. Dodge dinosaurs, mammoths, and other creatures as you run, jump, and glide through hazardous obstacle courses. Help Doo Doo the Dodo become a star and save the show's ratings.

**Highlights:** 3D adventure runner, Prehistoric world setting, Run, jump, and glide mechanics, Hazardous obstacle courses, Dinosaur and creature encounters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season 2 - Cretaceous | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season 3 - StoneAge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season 4 - Mayan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Season 5 - Ice Age | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock seasons 2, 3 and 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $2.99 | one-time |
| Huge Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful and appealing art style
- 🎮 Easy to pick up and play
- 💎 Not greedy with in-app purchases
- 🌟 Highly recommended by users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Frustrating tilt/gyroscope controls
- ⏳ Timer mechanic can be stressful
- 📉 Unclear level progression system
- 🖼️ Some background elements not animated
- 💰 Pay-to-play concerns (older reviews)

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Game won't download/play (older review)
- 🐛 Gliding doesn't work well with timer

**Requested features**

- Add more worlds/levels
- Implement a level editor
- Introduce a PVP mode
- Add more power-ups
- Consider a directional pad or joystick control option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hellrider free?

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

### Is Cartoon Survivor free?

Cartoon Survivor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hellrider or Cartoon Survivor?

Hellrider is rated higher. Hellrider averages 4.3 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Cartoon Survivor averages 4.3 from 43 ratings.

### Do Hellrider or Cartoon Survivor have ads?

Cartoon Survivor shows ads; Hellrider does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hellrider or Cartoon Survivor?

Hellrider ships an update every 4 weeks, and Cartoon Survivor every 3 months. Most recently, Hellrider was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cartoon Survivor on October 24, 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.*