Comparison

DERE EVIL EXE vs Horde Baloon

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

Horde Baloon

Expand your group using math skills to navigate through obstacles. Release your finger to inflate and press back to run on the ground. Fly, glide, and maneuver to reach the finish line.

Highlights
  • Math-based group expansion
  • Inflation mechanics
  • Obstacle navigation
  • Flying and gliding
  • Ground running
Features
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Use your math skills to expand your group. Release your finger to inflate and press back to run on the ground. Fly, glide and manoeuver around the obstacles to the finish line!

Screenshots

DERE EVIL EXE4 screens
Horde Baloon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DERE EVIL EXE at 4.8 against Horde Baloon's 3.0. DERE EVIL EXE also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 50%) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 4). Horde Baloon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. DERE EVIL EXE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Horde Baloon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DERE EVIL EXE holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DERE EVIL EXE has 4.3K ratings behind it against 4, 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 50% of Horde Baloon's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DERE EVIL EXE versus Horde Baloon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDERE EVIL EXEHorde Baloon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.3K ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.3K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB96 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDarius Immanuel GuerreroOzgur Taskin

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%

Horde Baloon

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Horde Baloon

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

Horde Baloon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DERE EVIL EXE free?
DERE EVIL EXE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Horde Baloon free?
Horde Baloon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DERE EVIL EXE or Horde Baloon?
DERE EVIL EXE is rated higher. DERE EVIL EXE averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Horde Baloon averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do DERE EVIL EXE or Horde Baloon have ads?
Both DERE EVIL EXE and Horde Baloon show ads.

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