Comparison

HopBound vs Apodaca 1890

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

Head to head
About

HopBound

Embark on a surreal journey through a retro-style psychological horror game. Explore unsettling 16-bit platformer stages and endless runner levels as a recluse confronting her past. Experience a haunting narrative with spine-chilling audio and evolving monsters.

Highlights
  • Story-driven psychological horror
  • 16-bit horror platformer stages
  • Endless runner levels
  • Nostalgic 4-color pixel art
  • Spine-chilling ambient music
  • Evolved monsters
  • iMessage sticker pack
Features
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HopBound is a story-driven psychological horror game that revolves around the surreal mind of Mayumi, a recluse who must journey through an unsettling retro game to come to terms with the ghosts of her past. Through 16-bit horror platformer stages and endless runner levels with gorgeous pixel art, she discovers that her sanity will be tested by something lurking behind the screen. ===== NOSTALGIC VISUALS Most of the game's stunning visuals use a palette of only four colors to evoke the charm of 90s handheld games. SPINE-CHILLING AUDIO Listen to unique ambient music that provides a sense of dream-like dread as you explore the game's sinister levels. A STANDALONE CONTINUATION Taking place two years after the events of the critically acclaimed DERE EVIL EXE, HopBound serves as a continuation of that story. However, users do not need to play DERE EVIL EXE to immerse themselves in HopBound's narrative experience. HEART-POUNDING MONSTERS Enemies from previous entries are brought back to life and have evolved into new incomprehensible forms. MULTIPLE GAME MODES Engage in frenzied platforming in story-rich levels and test your skills in infinite runner levels tailored for people who like competing for high scores on the Game Center leaderboard. MEANINGFUL MACHINATIONS Going against sequel conventions, HopBound doesn't go bigger and badder for the scale of its story. Instead, the game focuses inward, resulting in a haunting yet meaningful tale. ADORABLE STICKERS Now comes with an iMessage sticker pack featuring HopBound's adorable cast of characters! ===== 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

Apodaca 1890

Embark on a challenging retro-style 2D platformer adventure through an ancient fortress. Navigate traps, overcome enemies, and master precise jumps to reach the end of this expansive, hand-crafted level.

Highlights
  • Retro-style 2D pixel art
  • Massive single-level design
  • Challenging traps and enemies
  • Classic jump-and-run gameplay
  • Simple, responsive controls
Features
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Can you conquer the old fortress? Step into Apodaca 1890, a massive retro-style 2D pixel art platformer packed with traps, enemies, and secrets. Your mission: reach the very end of the ancient fortress—if you can survive the journey. Explore hand-crafted areas filled with moving platforms, dangerous obstacles, and challenging jumps. Every section will test your timing, precision, and determination. Features: • One enormous level to complete from start to finish • Classic jump-and-run gameplay • Simple, responsive controls • Pixel art visuals inspired by classic games Will you have what it takes to master Apodaca 1890 and claim victory?

Screenshots

HopBound4 screens
Apodaca 18903 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Apodaca 1890 at none against HopBound's 1. HopBound's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (139 vs 4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. HopBound sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Apodaca 1890 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for HopBound against 4.8 for Apodaca 1890. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HopBound has 139 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of HopBound's written reviews are positive against 75% of Apodaca 1890's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HopBound ships an update every 3 days, Apodaca 1890 every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HopBound versus Apodaca 1890: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHopBoundApodaca 1890
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (139 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings139 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB40 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDarius Immanuel GuerreroAmado Mata

Customer experience

HopBound

All ratings139 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral8.6%
Negative10.8%

Apodaca 1890

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HopBound

One-time1
  • Remove Ads for HopBound$1.99
None

Apodaca 1890

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HopBound free?
HopBound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Apodaca 1890 free?
Apodaca 1890 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HopBound or Apodaca 1890?
Apodaca 1890 is rated higher. HopBound averages 4.7 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Apodaca 1890 averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do HopBound or Apodaca 1890 have ads?
Both HopBound and Apodaca 1890 show ads.
Which is updated more often, HopBound or Apodaca 1890?
HopBound ships an update every 3 days, and Apodaca 1890 every 2 months. Most recently, HopBound was updated on October 24, 2026 and Apodaca 1890 on October 24, 2026.

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