Comparison

DERE EVIL EXE vs Witcheye

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

Head to head
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.

About

Witcheye

Embark on an old-school platform adventure as a witch transformed into a flying eyeball. Navigate over 50 unique levels filled with new enemies, environments, and secrets using intuitive touch controls. Experience vibrant pixel art and a lively soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Unique touchscreen controls
  • 50+ levels with unique elements
  • Over 100 enemies, minibosses, and bosses
  • Crisp pixel art visuals
  • Original soundtrack
  • Unlockable bonus modes
  • Speedrun features
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Witcheye is a big, colorful, old-school platform adventure with a unique touchscreen control system that gives unparalleled control over the hero. Swipe to move and touch to stop, bouncing off of enemies and dodging hazards in six vibrant worlds. Set off on an adventure as a mild-mannered witch who transforms into a flying eyeball of vengeance after a smarmy knight and wizard steal her spell ingredients. You'll guide her through 50+ levels, each containing something completely unique: tricky new enemies, mysterious new environments, and puzzling new secrets. These elements are brought to life with colorful, clean pixel art and a lively, head-bobbing original soundtrack. Designer Peter Malamud Smith was the co-creator (with Charlie Hoey) of the viral hit The Great Gatsby For NES, and creator of the well-received mobile action puzzlers Satellina and Satellina Zero. - Unique, intuitive controls, for a fresh take on a classic gameplay style - 50+ fast-paced levels full of unique elements, including over 100 enemies, minibosses, and bosses - Crisp pixel art visuals - 30+ track original soundtrack - Unlockable bonus modes and challenges, including a hard mode with fully remixed enemies and levels - Robust speedrun features, including player ghosts and timers with built-in splits

Screenshots

DERE EVIL EXE4 screens
Witcheye4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: DERE EVIL EXE at Free against Witcheye's $2.99. DERE EVIL EXE also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 53) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Witcheye's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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; Witcheye costs $2.99 up front. DERE EVIL EXE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Witcheye asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DERE EVIL EXE holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DERE EVIL EXE has 4.3K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of DERE EVIL EXE's written reviews are positive against 83% of Witcheye's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DERE EVIL EXE ships an update every 4 months, Witcheye fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
DERE EVIL EXE versus Witcheye: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDERE EVIL EXEWitcheye
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (4.3K ratings) — better4.5 (53 ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews — better82.9% of reviews
Number of ratings4.3K — better53
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB384 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDarius Immanuel GuerreroDevolver Digital, Inc.

Customer experience

DERE EVIL EXE

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

Witcheye

All ratings53 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral11.3%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative2.9%

Bugs and 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

Witcheye

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DERE EVIL EXE

One-time1
  • Remove Ads for DERE EVIL EXE$1.99
None

Witcheye

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DERE EVIL EXE free?
DERE EVIL EXE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Witcheye free?
Witcheye costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DERE EVIL EXE or Witcheye?
DERE EVIL EXE is rated higher. DERE EVIL EXE averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Witcheye averages 4.5 from 53 ratings.
Do DERE EVIL EXE or Witcheye have ads?
DERE EVIL EXE shows ads; Witcheye does not.
Which is updated more often, DERE EVIL EXE or Witcheye?
DERE EVIL EXE ships an update every 4 months, and Witcheye fortnightly. Most recently, DERE EVIL EXE was updated on October 21, 2026 and Witcheye on October 21, 2026.

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