# DOOM II vs Blasphemous

The clearest difference is rating: Blasphemous at 4.4 against DOOM II's 3.8. Blasphemous also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 52%) and chart position (#28 vs #109). DOOM II's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

DOOM II costs $4.99 and Blasphemous $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Blasphemous holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 394 and 243 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of DOOM II's written reviews are positive against 72% of Blasphemous's.

DOOM II ships an update every 6 weeks, Blasphemous monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DOOM II | Blasphemous |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (394 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doom-ii/id1470090748/reviews) | **[4.4 (243 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blasphemous/id6499431452/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **394** | 243 |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | **71.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #109 | **#28** |
| Size | 375 MB | 921 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Bethesda](https://appshunter.io/developer/547109759) | [The Game Kitchen Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743407475) |

## What reviewers say

### DOOM II

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doom-ii/id1470090748)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Experience the iconic sequel to a groundbreaking shooter. Battle through hellish landscapes against hordes of demons, wielding powerful weapons like the Super Shotgun. This re-release includes 20 additional community-created levels.

**Highlights:** Iconic sequel gameplay, Super Shotgun weapon, Battle the Icon of Sin, 20 Master Levels, Descend into hell

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent port of a classic game
- 👍 Great graphics and sound
- 🎮 Works well with controllers
- 🕹️ Nostalgic gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔨 Subpar touch controls
- 🤯 Difficulty with automatic weapons
- 🧭 Lack of control customization
- 🤖 Bethesda account required

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain levels
- Saved game issues after updates
- Controller strafing not working

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer mode
- Implement gyroscope/motion controls
- Allow custom control mapping
- Provide more mod/add-on support


### Blasphemous

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blasphemous/id6499431452)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Paid · Role Playing, #74 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a brutal action-platformer adventure in a dark, gothic world. Wield a blade forged from guilt, master hack and slash combat, and explore a cursed land filled with monstrous enemies and challenging bosses. This version includes all released DLCs for the complete experience.

**Highlights:** Explore a non-linear world, Brutal action combat, Savage executions and gore, Customizable character builds, Intense boss battles, Unlock mysteries and lore, All DLCs included

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent art style
- 💎 Challenging but rewarding
- 🎮 Great on controllers
- 🔝 Faithful port of console version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Needs more customizable controls
- 📱 Suboptimal touch controls
- 🖼️ Blurry/low-resolution visuals
- 🔌 Requires online connection
- 📺 Lacks iPad optimization

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches with certain enemies and abilities
- Game freezing when accessing controller settings
- Blurry/unreadable text in certain languages

**Requested features**

- Ability to resize and reposition on-screen buttons
- Support for offline play
- Full iPad optimization and native UI
- Haptic feedback for touch controls
- Synced saves across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DOOM II free?

DOOM II costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blasphemous free?

Blasphemous costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DOOM II or Blasphemous?

Blasphemous is rated higher. DOOM II averages 3.8 out of 5 from 394 ratings, while Blasphemous averages 4.4 from 243 ratings.

### Do DOOM II or Blasphemous have ads?

Neither DOOM II nor Blasphemous shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DOOM II or Blasphemous?

DOOM II ships an update every 6 weeks, and Blasphemous monthly. Most recently, DOOM II was updated on October 18, 2026 and Blasphemous on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, DOOM II or Blasphemous?

DOOM II currently peaks at #109 in the App Store charts, and Blasphemous at #28. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*