# Devil Eater vs Hopeless

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Devil Eater at 81% against Hopeless's 19%. Devil Eater also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). Hopeless's advantage is ratings volume (844 vs 157). 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 Hopeless sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Devil Eater holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hopeless has 844 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 19% of Hopeless's.

Devil Eater ships an update every 2 weeks, Hopeless every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Devil Eater | Hopeless |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devil-eater/id1040013260/reviews)** | [4.1 (844 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopeless-the-dark-caves/id1150872818/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 157 | **844** |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 19.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 233 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [LoadComplete Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/391324922) | [Upopa Entertainment Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140797199) |

## 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


### Hopeless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopeless-the-dark-caves/id1150872818)

Guide a lone blob to survive relentless monster attacks in dark caves. Use your arsenal to defeat enemies while protecting fellow blobs. It's a game of quick reflexes and careful aiming.

**Highlights:** Blob survival gameplay, Wave-based monster attacks, Protect fellow blobs, Arsenal of weapons, Sharp reflex challenges, Instinct-based aiming

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Guns Pack: Hopeless Heroes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + Free Continue | $2.99 | one-time |
| Guns Pack: Crazy Guns | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🎨 Vibrant graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔒 Lack of control/customization
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Aggressive monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working properly
- Game freezing and crashing
- Vibration issues

**Requested features**

- Bring back the original gameplay mechanics
- Add more weapon/character variety
- Implement an endless mode
- Allow for manual aiming


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Devil Eater free?

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

### Is Hopeless free?

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

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

Devil Eater is rated higher. Devil Eater averages 4.4 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Hopeless averages 4.1 from 844 ratings.

### Do Devil Eater or Hopeless have ads?

Both Devil Eater and Hopeless show ads.

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

Devil Eater ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hopeless every 6 weeks. Most recently, Devil Eater was updated on November 2, 2026 and Hopeless on November 2, 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.*