Comparison

one vs DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

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

Head to head
About

one

Engage in a minimalist arcade experience where tiny, single-pixel enemies appear on screen. Your goal is to tap and eliminate them as quickly as possible. It's a simple yet addictive way to pass the time.

Highlights
  • Minimalist pixel graphics
  • Tap to eliminate enemies
  • Addictive time-killing gameplay
  • Simple controls
Features
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Meet the smallest enemies in the history of games. They're only one pixel big. They're "one-dot enemies"! Tap them to kill them! Kill the enemy, kill your time!

About

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

Experience intense bullet-hell action with this mobile shooter. Navigate through overwhelming enemy fire with intuitive one-finger controls. Features include multiple difficulty modes and a remixed soundtrack.

Highlights
  • One-finger controls
  • Bullet-hell gameplay
  • Easy and Normal modes
  • Remixed soundtrack
  • Combo system
Features
Currently charting
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Now updated for iOS 11 or later! Enjoy the bullet hell with your new iOS! ###CAVE'S FIRST ALL-ORIGINAL SMARTPHONE SHOOTER### Take a ride on EVAC Co.'s maximum bullet-hell simulator, the M.B.S.! Survive an incredible array of bullet-hell weaponry! CAVE shooters are now mixed up! ≪ Game Overview ≫ [OPTIMIZED FOR ONE-FINGER WARFARE!] Weave through walls of bullets! Smash through the enemy and build combos! Manic, full-throttle gameplay, all controlled with your thumb! [BEGINNERS CAN JUMP RIGHT IN! EASY MODE INCLUDED!] If you're not sure you've got what it takes, start off with Easy Mode. Once you've conquered that, test your mettle with Normal Mode! [REMIXED MUSIC INCLUDED!] Remixed versions of classic Dodonpachi series tracks included! Remix composer WASi303 has written a new soundtrack for a new Dodonpachi world! ### Important ###: Please read the following before downloading this application. ●Compatibility: iPhone5S or later, iPod touch 6thGen. or later and iPad Air or later. ●Compatible OS: iOS 11 or later. ●This application will use mass volume of memory. Please note the application may not function properly or shutdown without any notice when used with limited memory space. ●Turning ON the accessibility option setting may cause malfunctions in certain features.

Screenshots

one4 screens
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: one at Free against DODONPACHI MAXIMUM's $3.99. one also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). DODONPACHI MAXIMUM's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 52 months) and chart position (#177 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases 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

one is free to download; DODONPACHI MAXIMUM costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for one against 4.9 for DODONPACHI MAXIMUM. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 54 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of one's written reviews are positive against 72% of DODONPACHI MAXIMUM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

one ships an update every 52 months, DODONPACHI MAXIMUM every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
one versus DODONPACHI MAXIMUM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteroneDODONPACHI MAXIMUM
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (16 ratings) — better4.9 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews86.8% of reviews — better72.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1654 — better
Update frequencyEvery 52 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#177 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB393 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTahito AokiCAVE CO.,LTD.

Customer experience

one

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews266 reviews
Positive86.8%
Neutral7.1%
Negative6.0%

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

All ratings53 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative20.1%

User reviews

one

From 16 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive and fun
  • 🚀 Great time-killer
  • 💡 Unique and novel concept
  • 🎨 Simple and minimalist design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Difficulty seeing small dots
  • 🔋 Can be hard on the eyes
  • 🔒 Lack of instructions/documentation

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

From 54 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Classic bullet hell gameplay
  • 👍 Smooth controls on touchscreens
  • 🎶 Engaging music and sound design
  • 🕹️ Challenging difficulty for experts
  • 👶 Beginner-friendly options available

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Screen glitches/bugs on newer iOS
  • 📉 Graphics can be repetitive/plain
  • ⚠️ Some users find it too difficult
  • 💸 High price point for some
  • 🕹️ Control issues on certain devices

Bugs and requests

one

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent flushing behavior
  • Disappearing score/progress

Requested features

5 requests
  • Difficulty levels or modes
  • Ability to listen to own music
  • Achievements or scoring system
  • Retina display support
  • More enemy types and behaviors

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Screen glitches after iOS updates (especially iOS 18)
  • Graphics breaking/rendering issues
  • Game Center achievements not unlocking
  • Screen shifted upwards, making parts inaccessible
  • Game not displaying correctly on iPad Mini 2024
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  • Game not installing on iPod Touch 5th gen
  • Leaderboard scores wiped
  • Achievements not awarded
  • Game Center integration issues

Requested features

9 requests
  • Adjustable screen size
  • Option to disable letterboxing
  • More varied backgrounds
  • Improved Game Center integration/achievements
  • Support for older devices/iOS versions
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  • MFi controller support
  • Add more Cave games to the store
  • Option to continue from last boss
  • Manual fire option

In-app purchases

None

one

No in-app purchases

None

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is one free?
one is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DODONPACHI MAXIMUM free?
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, one or DODONPACHI MAXIMUM?
one is rated higher. one averages 5.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while DODONPACHI MAXIMUM averages 4.9 from 54 ratings.
Do one or DODONPACHI MAXIMUM have ads?
Neither one nor DODONPACHI MAXIMUM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, one or DODONPACHI MAXIMUM?
one ships an update every 52 months, and DODONPACHI MAXIMUM every 2 months. Most recently, one was updated on October 31, 2026 and DODONPACHI MAXIMUM on November 6, 2026.

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