one vs DODONPACHI MAXIMUM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Minimalist pixel graphics
- Tap to eliminate enemies
- Addictive time-killing gameplay
- Simple controls
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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!
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.
- One-finger controls
- Bullet-hell gameplay
- Easy and Normal modes
- Remixed soundtrack
- Combo system
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | one | DODONPACHI MAXIMUM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (16 ratings) — better | 4.9 (54 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 86.8% of reviews — better | 72.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 54 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 52 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #177 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 393 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Tahito Aoki | CAVE CO.,LTD. |
Customer experience
one
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM
User reviews
one
From 16 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
one
No in-app purchases
DODONPACHI MAXIMUM
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is one free?
Is DODONPACHI MAXIMUM free?
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Do one or DODONPACHI MAXIMUM have ads?
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