# Devil Eater vs Evil Factory

Devil Eater and Evil Factory both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Devil Eater's written reviews are positive against 16% of Evil Factory's. Devil Eater also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Evil Factory's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 157). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Devil Eater sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Evil Factory sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Devil Eater against 4.4 for Evil Factory. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evil Factory has 14K ratings behind it against 157, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Devil Eater's written reviews are positive against 16% of Evil Factory's.

Devil Eater ships an update every 2 weeks, Evil Factory every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Devil Eater | Evil Factory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devil-eater/id1040013260/reviews) | [4.4 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evil-factory-idle-clicker/id1350465370/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 157 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 16.1% 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 | 395 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) | [AppQuantum Publishing Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464501653) |

## 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


### Evil Factory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evil-factory-idle-clicker/id1350465370)

Become a devil tycoon in this idle clicker simulator. Hire demons, collect souls, and upgrade your torture arsenal to build a profitable hell empire. Enjoy a unique simulation with puzzles and events.

**Highlights:** Idle clicker gameplay, Hell tycoon simulation, Hire and manage demons, Upgrade torture equipment, Collect souls, Solve puzzles and complete events, Prestige system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Popup disabler | $1.99 | one-time |
| Great offer! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Insanely hot offer! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gem Sack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Guard Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Great offer 2! | $5.99 | one-time |
| Secretary | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big Gem Sacks | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Boiler | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🕹️ Simple and addictive gameplay
- 😄 Funny and entertaining graphics
- ⏱️ Good time-waster game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Misleading advertising
- 💰 Aggressive monetization tactics

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent soul/gem counts
- Chests not opening properly
- Unreliable ad rewards
- Freezing/crashing on certain actions

**Requested features**

- More varied and challenging puzzles
- Ability to progress without watching ads
- Better compensation for lost progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Devil Eater free?

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

### Is Evil Factory free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Devil Eater or Evil Factory?

Devil Eater and Evil Factory are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 157 and 14K ratings respectively.

### Do Devil Eater or Evil Factory have ads?

Both Devil Eater and Evil Factory show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Devil Eater or Evil Factory?

Devil Eater ships an update every 2 weeks, and Evil Factory every 6 weeks. Most recently, Devil Eater was updated on August 16, 2026 and Evil Factory on September 25, 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.*