Comparison

Funzel vs DERE EVIL EXE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Funzel

Protect a fragile light source by collecting energy to keep it illuminated. Navigate a mysterious world with intuitive one-touch controls through 50 challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Protect a fragile light source
  • Collect light energy
  • Intuitive one-touch controls
  • 50 levels
  • Game Center integration
Features
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Light illuminates our way through life and the lightwaves make us shine. "Funzel" is a weak and tender light which is in danger to extinguish quickly and you have to protect it. Collect light energy and make sure the gentle flicker does not go out. You have it in your hands because "Funzel" and you are the life. The game is a combination of action and skill game with intuitive one-touch controls. Move the flickering „Funzel“ safely thru a mysterious and unknown world. You have to collect light energy to make the surroundings visible so you can navigate safely. - Extraordinary gameplay with intuitive controls - 50 Level - Game Center

About

DERE EVIL EXE

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
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DERE EVIL EXE is both a terrifying thriller with a gripping story and an unorthodox retro platformer with unique puzzles and obstacles. In DERE EVIL EXE, you step into the tiny shoes of a silent hero named 'Knightly'. Knightly must jump, run, and manipulate environments in order to survive the heart-racing journey through a stunning pixel art world. Within surreal structures lurk dangerous creatures known as 'corruptions'. They take the form of their creator's greatest fears. Their creepy creator, sporting a cunning visage of cheerfulness, hides in plain sight as she watches her prey fall deeper into her traps. Will Knightly be able to escape these pixelated nightmares? ===== “Take the challenge, and wade in, DERE EVIL EXE is unquestionably worth your time... 5/5” - Touch Arcade “An indie title that shifts from retro platformer to meta-horror, it pokes fun at and toys with its influences along the way.” - Rock Paper Shotgun “DERE EVIL EXE is yet another great game from AppSir we really enjoyed... 95/100” - Edamame Reviews ===== EERIE AND EXCEPTIONAL Finalist in the 15th annual International Mobile Gaming Awards and nominated for Best Storytelling in the 2019 Mobile Games Awards. A GAME LOST IN TIME Modern 2d side-scrolling horror game with levels inspired by the simplicity and aesthetics of 16-bit arcade classics of the 80s and 90s. MELODIC MADNESS The game plays either catchy retro chiptune music or ominous orchestral music, depending on the situation. IMMERSIVE TALE OF HORROR A completely new meta story that bends the creepypasta genre in ways unseen in the video game world. A STANDALONE SEQUEL Users do not need to play the prequel game to enjoy the story. NOT SO EVIL STICKER PACK Liven up your conversations with iMessage stickers featuring cute and quirky characters of DERE EVIL EXE! ===== This game contains one optional in-app purchase to permanently disable ads. We recommend that users purchase this feature for a truly immersive experience.

Screenshots

Funzel4 screens
DERE EVIL EXE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DERE EVIL EXE at 92% against Funzel's 0%. DERE EVIL EXE also leads on price (Free vs $0.29) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 23 months). Funzel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DERE EVIL EXE is free to download; Funzel costs $0.29 up front. DERE EVIL EXE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Funzel asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Funzel ships an update every 23 months, DERE EVIL EXE every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Funzel versus DERE EVIL EXE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFunzelDERE EVIL EXE
Price$0.29Free — better
Rating—4.8 (4.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews91.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—4.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB133 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperChristian StreinzDarius Immanuel Guerrero

Customer experience

Funzel

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

DERE EVIL EXE

All ratings4,290 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews1,178 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.7%

Bugs and requests

Funzel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

DERE EVIL EXE

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Jump button not responding at times
  • Inconsistent collision detection
  • Freezing and unresponsiveness on certain levels

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Controller support
  • Customizable controls
  • Difficulty settings

In-app purchases

None

Funzel

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DERE EVIL EXE

One-time1
  • Remove Ads for DERE EVIL EXE$1.99

Questions

Is Funzel free?
Funzel costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.
Is DERE EVIL EXE free?
DERE EVIL EXE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Funzel or DERE EVIL EXE have ads?
DERE EVIL EXE shows ads; Funzel does not.
Which is updated more often, Funzel or DERE EVIL EXE?
Funzel ships an update every 23 months, and DERE EVIL EXE every 4 months. Most recently, Funzel was updated on September 20, 2026 and DERE EVIL EXE on September 28, 2026.

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