# Puff. vs Hop Swap

The clearest difference is ads: Puff. at none against Hop Swap's shown. Puff. also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (88% vs 67%). Hop Swap's advantage is ratings volume (142 vs 37). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puff. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hop Swap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Puff. holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 142 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Puff.'s written reviews are positive against 67% of Hop Swap's.

Puff. ships an update every 4 days, Hop Swap monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puff. | Hop Swap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puff/id984268262/reviews)** | [4.5 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hop-swap/id1128801236/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **142** |
| Positive reviews | **88.0% of reviews** | 66.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) |

## What reviewers say

### Puff.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puff/id984268262)

Tap, shoot, dodge, and weave through a sewer full of enemies in this fast-paced arcade game. Features smooth controls, progressive difficulty, power-ups, and retro 8-bit graphics with a classic soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Fast, smooth, and simple control system, Progressive difficulty, Power ups, Replay Kit recording, Classic 8-bit graphics, Game Centre integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🎶 Great music/soundtrack
- ✨ Retro 8-bit style
- 🎮 Simple yet fun mechanics
- 💡 Unique controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Controls can be tricky
- ❓ Unclear instructions/tutorial
- 📉 Difficulty ramps up quickly
- 🚫 No pause button
- 💸 Ads persist after purchase

**Reported bugs**

- Ads still appear after paying to remove them
- Restore purchases does not work
- Game glitches and resets score
- Bomb power-up has no effect
- Losing points for no reason

**Requested features**

- Add a pause button
- Add extra modes or bosses
- Add customization options for characters
- Add new characters with different abilities
- Add different power-ups


### Hop Swap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hop-swap/id1128801236)

Navigate a unique platformer where the ground and sky can be swapped. Solve puzzles by jumping between two worlds simultaneously. Features addictive gameplay, retro graphics, and gem collection.

**Highlights:** World swapping mechanic, Platform puzzling, Intuitive swipe controls, Retro pixel graphics, Gem collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puff. free?

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

### Is Hop Swap free?

Hop Swap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Puff. or Hop Swap?

Puff. is rated higher. Puff. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Hop Swap averages 4.5 from 142 ratings.

### Do Puff. or Hop Swap have ads?

Hop Swap shows ads; Puff. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Puff. or Hop Swap?

Puff. ships an update every 4 days, and Hop Swap monthly. Most recently, Puff. was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hop Swap on October 21, 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.*