# Hopeless 2 vs LATAMAN

The clearest difference is rating: Hopeless 2 at 4.8 against LATAMAN's 4.3. Hopeless 2 also leads on ratings volume (817 vs 12) and review sentiment (90% vs 71%). LATAMAN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hopeless 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. LATAMAN asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hopeless 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hopeless 2 has 817 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Hopeless 2's written reviews are positive against 71% of LATAMAN's.

Hopeless 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, LATAMAN fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hopeless 2 | LATAMAN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (817 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopeless-2-cave-escape/id1150873231/reviews)** | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lataman/id1237374301/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **817** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **90.4% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 328 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Upopa Entertainment Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140797199) | [ricardo adrian lozoya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170309833) |

## What reviewers say

### Hopeless 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopeless-2-cave-escape/id1150873231)

Guide cute blobs on a thrilling minecart escape from a dark cave. Shoot monsters, save blobs, and test your reflexes with dynamic action and a variety of weapons. Enjoy fast-paced gameplay with new levels and features.

**Highlights:** Minecart escape gameplay, Monster killing and blob rescue, Dynamic movements and shooting, Multiple levels and weapons, Sticker pack for messaging, iCloud progress syncing, Taptic feedback and stereo sound

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Purse | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Purse | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited carts discounted | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack: Advanced discounted | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Sack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Sack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited carts | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic and memorable experience
- 🎨 Appealing visuals and art style
- 💰 Generous with in-game currency

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Ads and in-app purchases can be intrusive
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🕹️ Difficulty balancing can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Screen rotation issues
- Purchasing problems and lost progress
- Compatibility problems with certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Customization options for characters/weapons
- Offline mode or reduced reliance on internet connection
- Improved optimization and performance


### LATAMAN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lataman/id1237374301)

Experience a classic beat 'em up with a punk rock attitude. Unleash your inner rebel in this action-packed game.

**Highlights:** Beat 'em up gameplay, Punk rock theme, Action-packed combat, Classic arcade feel

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hopeless 2 free?

Hopeless 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LATAMAN free?

LATAMAN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hopeless 2 or LATAMAN?

Hopeless 2 is rated higher. Hopeless 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 817 ratings, while LATAMAN averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do Hopeless 2 or LATAMAN have ads?

Hopeless 2 shows ads; LATAMAN does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hopeless 2 or LATAMAN?

Hopeless 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and LATAMAN fortnightly. Most recently, Hopeless 2 was updated on November 9, 2026 and LATAMAN 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.*