# DERE EVIL EXE vs Weapon Evolve

The clearest difference is update cadence: Weapon Evolve at every 2 weeks against DERE EVIL EXE's every 4 months. Weapon Evolve also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 92%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). DERE EVIL EXE's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 186). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for DERE EVIL EXE against 4.7 for Weapon Evolve. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DERE EVIL EXE has 4.3K ratings behind it against 186, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of DERE EVIL EXE's written reviews are positive against 100% of Weapon Evolve's.

DERE EVIL EXE ships an update every 4 months, Weapon Evolve every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DERE EVIL EXE | Weapon Evolve |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dere-evil-exe/id1382655034/reviews)** | [4.7 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weapon-evolve/id1632395600/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 186 |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Darius Immanuel Guerrero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090694564) | [Mooncake Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521253916) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Weapon Evolve

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weapon-evolve/id1632395600)

Upgrade your weapon through different eras, from medieval swords to laser guns. Progress through unique levels, defeat enemies, and enhance your arsenal to conquer all challenges. Discover a wide variety of fun and unique weapons.

**Highlights:** Weapon evolution through time, Unique weapons from different eras, Enemy destruction, Timeline progression, Income enhancement, Discover fun weapons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DERE EVIL EXE free?

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

### Is Weapon Evolve free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DERE EVIL EXE or Weapon Evolve?

DERE EVIL EXE is rated higher. DERE EVIL EXE averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Weapon Evolve averages 4.7 from 186 ratings.

### Do DERE EVIL EXE or Weapon Evolve have ads?

Both DERE EVIL EXE and Weapon Evolve show ads.

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

DERE EVIL EXE ships an update every 4 months, and Weapon Evolve every 2 weeks. Most recently, DERE EVIL EXE was updated on September 18, 2026 and Weapon Evolve on July 17, 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.*