# Devil Eater vs NinjAwesome

The clearest difference is update cadence: Devil Eater at every 2 weeks against NinjAwesome's every 11 months. Devil Eater also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). NinjAwesome's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (93% vs 81%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Devil Eater sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and NinjAwesome sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NinjAwesome holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NinjAwesome has 1.1K ratings behind it against 157, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Devil Eater's written reviews are positive against 93% of NinjAwesome's.

Devil Eater ships an update every 2 weeks, NinjAwesome every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Devil Eater | NinjAwesome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devil-eater/id1040013260/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninjawesome/id1060739646/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 157 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | **92.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 233 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LoadComplete](https://appshunter.io/developer/391324922) | [GameResort LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/301101149) |

## What reviewers say

### Devil Eater

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devil-eater/id1040013260)

Engage in stylish, rhythmic combat against demonic forces using cursed powers and dual pistols.  Upgrade your hunter's skills and speed to purify doomed cities and prevent your soul from being consumed by darkness.

**Highlights:** Punish devils and purify cities, Stylish and rhythmic combat, Counter attack mechanic, SkillShot abilities, Hunter upgrade system, Offensive and defensive skill upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lesson of the god | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lapis-Lazuli | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package:Weapon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package:Wing | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heavy Machine Gun | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package:GoldDoubler | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay loop
- ⚡ Fast-paced arcade-style action
- 🎯 Skill-based combat with timing mechanics
- 💰 Free-to-play without mandatory spending
- 🎨 Stylish noir aesthetic and graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent background glitching and visual issues
- 🐛 Game-breaking weapon purchasing system
- 🐛 Enemies disappearing with only health bars visible
- 🐛 Performance lag and slowdowns
- 🐛 Crashes without saving progress

**Reported bugs**

- Weapon purchasing doesn't work - items don't stay purchased after buying
- Gold currency goes negative when repeatedly attempting to buy weapons
- Weapon menu doesn't close after purchase, allowing accidental double charges
- Background glitches in and out causing visual disturbances and potential seizure triggers
- Enemies disappear during background glitches, leaving only health bars

**Requested features**

- Restore old game mechanics and version
- Bring back weapon and outfit customization
- Add game mode variety
- Implement 3D graphics improvements
- Add horizontal character movement


### NinjAwesome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninjawesome/id1060739646)

Engage in a fast-paced ninja adventure with skillful swipes to navigate traps and collect coins. Battle enemies, use shuriken, and complete various ninja missions. Upgrade powers and unlock new abilities to master the art of the ninja.

**Highlights:** Skillful swipe controls, Hurdle perilous traps, Snatch bouncing coins, Slash wicked enemies, Snipe foes with shuriken, Upgrade Ninja Powers, Master Secret Missions

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bag of NinJems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of NinJems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Treasure of NinJems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls
- 🕹️ Challenging platforming
- 💎 Good value for free-to-play game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🕰️ Repetitive quests and levels
- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 🕰️ Slow progression and upgrade system
- 🔒 Lack of controller support

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup for some users
- Inability to avoid damage after being hit
- Platforms and obstacles not registering properly

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content
- Implement boss battles
- Allow customization of ninja appearance
- Add controller support
- Improve progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Devil Eater free?

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

### Is NinjAwesome free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Devil Eater or NinjAwesome?

NinjAwesome is rated higher. Devil Eater averages 4.4 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while NinjAwesome averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Devil Eater or NinjAwesome have ads?

Both Devil Eater and NinjAwesome show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Devil Eater or NinjAwesome?

Devil Eater ships an update every 2 weeks, and NinjAwesome every 11 months. Most recently, Devil Eater was updated on August 16, 2026 and NinjAwesome on September 17, 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.*