Comparison

HopBound vs Blobby's Quest

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

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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

Blobby's Quest

Embark on a thrilling adventure guiding a round creature through a dark dungeon filled with traps and obstacles. This action-packed jump and run game offers easy controls for all ages and can be played offline.

Highlights
  • 2D platformer gameplay
  • Action-packed jump and run
  • Dungeon exploration
  • Easy and precise controls
  • Single-player experience
  • Offline play
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Blobby was once a normal, round creature living in a far-off land. One day, while playing in a field of colorful flowers, Blobby stumbled upon a mysterious portal that transported him to a dark dungeon filled with deadly traps and obstacles. In this action-packed jump and run game, it's up to you to guide Blobby through the treacherous dungeon and help him find his way back home! With easy and precise controls, even kids can enjoy the thrilling adventure of exploring dungeons and dodging deadly traps. Whether you're looking for a fun single-player experience or an offline game to pass the time, Blobby has got you covered. So why wait? Download Blobby's Quest now and embark on a thrilling adventure full of danger and excitement! - Categories: single player, offline games, jump and run, retro, platformer

Screenshots

HopBound4 screens
Blobby's Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blobby's Quest at none against HopBound's 1. HopBound's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. Blobby's Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HopBound holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HopBound has 139 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of HopBound's written reviews are positive against 65% of Blobby's Quest's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HopBound ships an update every 3 days, Blobby's Quest every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
HopBound versus Blobby's Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHopBoundBlobby's Quest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (139 ratings) — better4.4 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews — better65.0% of reviews
Number of ratings139 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
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 MB146 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperDarius Immanuel GuerreroMatthias von Rohr

Customer experience

HopBound

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

Blobby's Quest

All ratings22 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral13.6%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative15.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HopBound

One-time1
  • Remove Ads for HopBound$1.99
None

Blobby's Quest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HopBound free?
HopBound is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blobby's Quest free?
Blobby's Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HopBound or Blobby's Quest?
HopBound is rated higher. HopBound averages 4.7 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Blobby's Quest averages 4.4 from 25 ratings.
Do HopBound or Blobby's Quest have ads?
Both HopBound and Blobby's Quest show ads.
Which is updated more often, HopBound or Blobby's Quest?
HopBound ships an update every 3 days, and Blobby's Quest every 2 weeks. Most recently, HopBound was updated on October 24, 2026 and Blobby's Quest on October 27, 2026.

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