Hyperburner vs Thumper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hyperburner
Pilot a high-speed spaceship through challenging courses in a distant solar system. Master unique zones, unlock new ships, and compete on leaderboards in this responsive space flier designed for mobile play.
- High-speed space flying
- Responsive free-steering controls
- Seven unique zones with five stages each
- Endless-mode leaderboards
- Unlockable new ships
- Instant respawns
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Hyperburner is a high-speed space flier set in a distant colonial solar system. Take your ship through increasingly dangerous courses, unlocking endless-mode leaderboards as you go. Built for mobile with smooth and responsive free-steering, playable in portrait or landscape. Pocketgamer Gold Award: "From the amazing aesthetic to the perfect controls, everything about the game hums with the sort of quality that makes every second you spend with the game a joy" - Fast-paced gameplay, instant respawns. - Master seven unique zones each with five challenging stages. - Test your skills against a list of high-speed endless-mode goals. - Unlock new ships as you progress. "It really nails the feeling of being in control of an escaping spaceship in a sci-fi movie" - Touch Arcaade
Thumper
Experience intense rhythm-based action with brutal physicality and blistering speed. Navigate nine epic levels as a space beetle, confronting terrifying bosses and a maniacal giant head. Enjoy a pounding original soundtrack and psychedelic visuals.
- Nine epic levels
- Adrenalizing boss battles
- Psychedelic visuals
- Original soundtrack
- Smooth 60 FPS performance
- PLAY + mode
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*** Winner of Apple Design Award 2019 *** Thumper is rhythm violence: classic action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality. You are a space beetle. Brave the void and confront a maniacal giant head. With this special pocket edition, you can play all nine epic levels with one hand. Hurtle forward, master new moves, and survive terrifying boss battles. Propelled by a pounding original soundtrack, you'll feel every crushing impact. To reach synesthetic bliss, you must conquer rhythm hell. ■ Features ■ ・ Nine epic levels ・ Adrenalizing boss battles ・ Psychedelic visuals and original soundtrack ・ Smooth 60 FPS in portrait and landscape (and up to 120 FPS on supported devices) ・ PLAY + mode (increased challenge and speed) ・ Full screen display on iPhone X ・ iCloud Sync ■ Please Note ■ Wireless headphones can add significant audio latency. For the best experience, wired headphones or integrated speakers are strongly recommended.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Thumper at every 3 weeks against Hyperburner's every 55 months. Thumper also leads on chart position (#17 vs #118). Hyperburner's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Hyperburner costs $2.99 and Thumper $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Hyperburner against 4.6 for Thumper. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 822 and 663 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Hyperburner's written reviews are positive against 77% of Thumper's.
Hyperburner ships an update every 55 months, Thumper every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Hyperburner | Thumper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (822 ratings) | 4.6 (663 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.2% of reviews — better | 76.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 822 — better | 663 |
| Update frequency | Every 55 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #118 | #17 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 205 MB | 471 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Bad Potion PTY LTD | Drool LLC |
Customer experience
Hyperburner
Thumper
User reviews
Hyperburner
From 822 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 🎨 Gorgeous visuals and art style
- 🎵 Excellent soundtrack
- 🔥 Exhilarating and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Simple but addictive experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 🔍 Difficulty in seeing obstacles at times
- 🕰️ Levels can feel repetitive or too short
- 🚫 Lack of support for newer devices
- 🤢 Flashing effects causing discomfort
Thumper
From 663 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fantastic visuals
- 🎶 Immersive audio experience
- 👍 Intuitive touch controls
- 🎮 Great port from console versions
- 💯 Challenging yet rewarding gameplay
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional control issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Tilt controls can be frustrating
Bugs and requests
Hyperburner
Reported bugs
2 issues- Glitches in later levels or endless mode
- Inconsistent hit detection or collision issues
Requested features
5 requests- More levels and zones to explore
- Additional ships or customization options
- Multiplayer or leaderboard features
- Difficulty settings or progression system
- Support for VR or motion controls
Thumper
Reported bugs
2 issues- Game crashes during boss battles
- Inconsistent performance on older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Add controller support
- Improve lane switching mechanics
- Provide option to disable tilt controls
- Implement cloud save sync
In-app purchases
Hyperburner
No in-app purchases
Thumper
No in-app purchases
