# HAAK vs Hyper Light Drifter

The clearest difference is rating: Hyper Light Drifter at 4.9 against HAAK's 4.5. Hyper Light Drifter also leads on ratings volume (6.7K vs 101) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). HAAK's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

HAAK costs $1.99 and Hyper Light Drifter $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hyper Light Drifter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hyper Light Drifter has 6.7K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of HAAK's written reviews are positive against 83% of Hyper Light Drifter's.

HAAK ships an update every 2 months, Hyper Light Drifter every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HAAK | Hyper Light Drifter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haak/id1336793944/reviews) | **[4.9 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-light-drifter/id1453875289/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 101 | **6.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#148** | #158 |
| Size | 481 MB | 813 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ZhiXiong Huang](https://appshunter.io/developer/877307162) | [Abylight S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/964465649) |

## What reviewers say

### HAAK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haak/id1336793944)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Paid · Action, #149 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a parkour-filled adventure in a vibrant pixel-art post-apocalyptic world. Utilize a versatile hookshot to swing, slash, and solve puzzles. With adjustable difficulty, multiple endings, and extensive gameplay, this experience caters to both casual explorers and hardcore players.

**Highlights:** Parkour and hookshot mechanics, Pixel-art Metroidvania world, Hidden rooms and puzzles, Challenging boss battles, Unique difficulty system, Multiple endings, Global leaderboards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hyper Light Drifter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyper-light-drifter/id1453875289)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Paid · Action, #172 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an action-adventure RPG journey through a vast, ruined world filled with danger and lost technologies. Explore, battle vicious enemies, and uncover secrets in this hand-animated, visually stunning experience.

**Highlights:** Hand-animated visuals, Vast, ruined world exploration, Challenging combat, Weapon upgrades and skills, Branching paths and secrets, Evocative soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔥 Gorgeous game
- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 🤯 Challenging but fair

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Unclear controls/tutorials
- 🤕 Frustrating difficulty
- 🤔 Lack of story explanation
- 🤖 Unresponsive touch controls
- 🤕 Imprecise aiming/platforming

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when fighting in the tower
- Background glitches and visual issues
- Inconsistent frame rate on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add controller remapping
- Improve touch control responsiveness
- Provide more story context
- Adjust difficulty settings
- Add widescreen support for newer devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HAAK free?

HAAK costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hyper Light Drifter free?

Hyper Light Drifter costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HAAK or Hyper Light Drifter?

Hyper Light Drifter is rated higher. HAAK averages 4.5 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Hyper Light Drifter averages 4.9 from 6.7K ratings.

### Do HAAK or Hyper Light Drifter have ads?

Neither HAAK nor Hyper Light Drifter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HAAK or Hyper Light Drifter?

HAAK ships an update every 2 months, and Hyper Light Drifter every 6 weeks. Most recently, HAAK was updated on October 10, 2026 and Hyper Light Drifter on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, HAAK or Hyper Light Drifter?

HAAK currently peaks at #148 in the App Store charts, and Hyper Light Drifter at #158. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*