# Hopeless 2 vs Robot Devastators

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Robot Devastators at none against Hopeless 2's 10. Robot Devastators also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Hopeless 2's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Hopeless 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Robot Devastators every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hopeless 2 | Robot Devastators |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (817 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopeless-2-cave-escape/id1150873231/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **817** | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 328 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Upopa Entertainment Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140797199) | [TechQiao Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594308257) |

## 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

**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


### Robot Devastators

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robot-devastators/id6450830048)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hopeless 2 free?

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

### Is Robot Devastators free?

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

### Do Hopeless 2 or Robot Devastators have ads?

Both Hopeless 2 and Robot Devastators show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hopeless 2 or Robot Devastators?

Hopeless 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Robot Devastators every 3 months. Most recently, Hopeless 2 was updated on October 22, 2026 and Robot Devastators on October 10, 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.*