# Helsing's Fire vs Hoplite

The clearest difference is rating: Helsing's Fire at 4.9 against Hoplite's 4.7. Helsing's Fire also leads on price ($0.99 vs $3.99). Hoplite's advantage is ratings volume (791 vs 41) and chart position (#85 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Helsing's Fire costs $0.99 and Hoplite $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Helsing's Fire holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hoplite has 791 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Helsing's Fire's written reviews are positive against 91% of Hoplite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Helsing's Fire ships an update every 2 months, Hoplite every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Helsing's Fire | Hoplite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helsings-fire/id380290526/reviews)** | [4.7 (791 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoplite/id782438457/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **791** |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#85** |
| Size | 25 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [3909](https://appshunter.io/developer/541419307) | [Douglas Cowley](https://appshunter.io/developer/782438460) |

## What reviewers say

### Helsing's Fire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helsings-fire/id380290526)

Engage in a dark Gothic puzzle-adventure where you use a torch and tonics to defeat a vampire horde. Explore four worlds with unique monsters and randomly generated puzzles for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Unique torch and tonic puzzle mechanic, Four distinct worlds with 30 levels each, Fifteen monster types including bosses, Randomly re-generated puzzles for replayability, Victorian Gothic setting and story, Dynamic lighting effects, Original soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique and engaging puzzle gameplay
- 🎨 Charming art style and aesthetic
- 💡 Innovative light-based mechanics
- 🤖 Clever and humorous character interactions
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- ⏱️ Relatively short main campaign
- 🎨 Lack of customization options (e.g. music volume)

**Reported bugs**

- Blank/unresponsive screens after iOS 8 update
- Crashes when trying to start certain levels

**Requested features**

- More levels and campaigns
- Ability to replay past levels
- Support for larger screen sizes (iPhone 6+)
- Colorblind accessibility options


### Hoplite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoplite/id782438457)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Paid · Puzzle, #134 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in challenging turn-based tactical combat on small maps. Strategize your moves carefully to overcome procedurally generated levels and unlock upgrades. Compete with friends on leaderboards and test your skills in daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Turn-based tactical movement, Procedurally generated levels, Quest mode with upgrades, Challenge mode with daily challenges, Leaderboard rankings, Hard but fair gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple yet deep gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and challenging
- 🕹️ Elegant and intuitive controls
- 💎 Excellent value for money
- 🔍 Surprising depth and strategy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or compatibility issues
- 🔧 Lack of landscape mode support
- 🔊 Mutes music/podcast playback
- 🕹️ Accidental moves due to controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch with certain OS versions
- Agility upgrade not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- More game modes or levels
- Customization options for the character
- Landscape mode support
- Ability to start at higher levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Helsing's Fire free?

Helsing's Fire costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hoplite free?

Hoplite costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Helsing's Fire or Hoplite?

Helsing's Fire is rated higher. Helsing's Fire averages 4.9 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Hoplite averages 4.7 from 791 ratings.

### Do Helsing's Fire or Hoplite have ads?

Neither Helsing's Fire nor Hoplite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Helsing's Fire or Hoplite?

Helsing's Fire ships an update every 2 months, and Hoplite every 3 months. Most recently, Helsing's Fire was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hoplite on November 1, 2026.

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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.*