# Explodey vs DERE EVIL EXE

The clearest difference is rating: DERE EVIL EXE at 4.8 against Explodey's 3.9. DERE EVIL EXE also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 67%) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 9). Explodey's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Explodey sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and DERE EVIL EXE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DERE EVIL EXE holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DERE EVIL EXE has 4.3K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Explodey's written reviews are positive against 92% of DERE EVIL EXE's.

Explodey ships an update every 3 days, DERE EVIL EXE every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Explodey | DERE EVIL EXE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explodey-sci-fi-side-scroller/id1227373183/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dere-evil-exe/id1382655034/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [YitYat Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/294709521) | [Darius Immanuel Guerrero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090694564) |

## What reviewers say

### Explodey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explodey-sci-fi-side-scroller/id1227373183)

Pilot a fighter through exotic planets, battling enemies and solving puzzles to save the galaxy. Customize your ship with a variety of weapons and face challenging bosses. Engage in multiplayer battles with friends and unlock cosmetic hats.

**Highlights:** AAA side-scroller gameplay, Battle across 5 exotic planets, Customize fighter with diverse weaponry, Conquer ground and air units, Solve challenging puzzles, LAN multiplayer battles, Unlock cosmetic hats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VR Goggles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mohawk | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pirate Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Plain Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Top Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wizarding Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hair Bow | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hard Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Elf Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Viking Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cheese | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Worlds | $2.99 | one-time |


### DERE EVIL EXE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dere-evil-exe/id1382655034)

This is a retro platformer with a gripping meta-horror story. Navigate a pixel art world, solve puzzles, and survive against creatures born from fear. Enjoy a unique blend of catchy chiptune and ominous orchestral music.

**Highlights:** Meta horror story, Retro pixel platformer, Unique puzzles and obstacles, Survive against corruptions, 80s/90s 16-bit aesthetics, Catchy retro chiptune music, Ominous orchestral music

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads for DERE EVIL EXE | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging story
- 🚀 Challenging gameplay
- 💡 Unique meta-narrative
- 👍 Retro art style
- 👍 Satisfying ending choices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional control issues
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Frequent ads can disrupt experience
- 🔍 Short length of the game

**Reported bugs**

- Jump button not responding at times
- Inconsistent collision detection
- Freezing and unresponsiveness on certain levels

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Controller support
- Customizable controls
- Difficulty settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Explodey free?

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

### Is DERE EVIL EXE free?

DERE EVIL EXE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Explodey or DERE EVIL EXE?

DERE EVIL EXE is rated higher. Explodey averages 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while DERE EVIL EXE averages 4.8 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Explodey or DERE EVIL EXE have ads?

DERE EVIL EXE shows ads; Explodey does not.

### Which is updated more often, Explodey or DERE EVIL EXE?

Explodey ships an update every 3 days, and DERE EVIL EXE every 4 months. Most recently, Explodey was updated on September 16, 2026 and DERE EVIL EXE on October 12, 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.*