# Despot's Game vs Pachoink! CE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pachoink! CE at 100% against Despot's Game's 36%. Pachoink! CE also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Despot's Game's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (119 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Despot's Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pachoink! CE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pachoink! CE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Despot's Game has 119 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Despot's Game's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pachoink! CE's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Despot's Game | Pachoink! CE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/despots-game/id1558859156/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pachoink-ce/id1666933428/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 456 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TINYBUILD LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/945888376) | [A To Play Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183313835) |

## What reviewers say

### Despot's Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/despots-game/id1558859156)

Build a dystopian army and guide them through a challenging labyrinth. This roguelike strategy game focuses on item and mutation choices, with automatic combat. Permadeath means starting over, but a secret multiplayer mode awaits those who conquer the game.

**Highlights:** Army building, Item and mutation customization, Automatic combat, Roguelike/roguelite gameplay, Permadeath with world regeneration, Secret multiplayer mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Despot's Game: Full Version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Epic game, epic difficulty
- 🚀 Fun without end!
- 👍 Great game, different
- 👍 Nice game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes around level 7-8
- 🐛 Crashes frequently, losing progress
- 🐛 Crashes on start
- 🐛 Crashes, can't save progress
- 🐛 Crashes, unplayable

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on start
- Crashes during gameplay
- Crashes, losing progress

**Requested features**

- Add save/continue option
- Fix crashes
- Lower the price


### Pachoink! CE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pachoink-ce/id1666933428)

Bounce and smash targets on challenging game boards. Master precision, timing, and brute force across over 70 levels with unique hazards. Unlock new areas and elements in future updates.

**Highlights:** Intuitive one-touch controls, Campaign and Endless game modes, Multiple board hazards, 70+ skill-based levels, Unlockable board elements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Despot's Game free?

Despot's Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pachoink! CE free?

Pachoink! CE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Despot's Game or Pachoink! CE?

Pachoink! CE is rated higher. Despot's Game averages 3.4 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while Pachoink! CE averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Despot's Game or Pachoink! CE have ads?

Pachoink! CE shows ads; Despot's Game does not.

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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.*