# DERE EVIL EXE vs Chainfire

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chainfire at none against DERE EVIL EXE's 1. Chainfire also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). DERE EVIL EXE's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Chainfire holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DERE EVIL EXE has 4.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | DERE EVIL EXE | Chainfire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dere-evil-exe/id1382655034/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chainfire-tower-defense/id6816601145/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 431 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Darius Immanuel Guerrero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090694564) | [Ilia Nechaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788464206) |

## 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


### Chainfire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chainfire-tower-defense/id6816601145)

Guide a collector to retrieve rockets from enemy territory while your defenses automatically engage incoming threats. Strategically manage your resources and upgrades to survive 150 levels and defeat powerful bosses.

**Highlights:** Rocket collection gameplay, Automatic turret firing, 150 levels across five worlds, Fifteen boss encounters, Permanent upgrade system, Replayability with star ratings

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DERE EVIL EXE free?

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

### Is Chainfire free?

Chainfire is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DERE EVIL EXE or Chainfire?

Chainfire is rated higher. DERE EVIL EXE averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Chainfire averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do DERE EVIL EXE or Chainfire have ads?

Both DERE EVIL EXE and Chainfire show ads.

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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.*