# Doodle Devil™ vs Gambonanza

The clearest difference is rating: Gambonanza at 4.9 against Doodle Devil™'s 4.4. Gambonanza also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Doodle Devil™'s advantage is price ($0.99 vs $5.99). On review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Doodle Devil™ costs $0.99 and Gambonanza $5.99 up front. Doodle Devil™ sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Gambonanza asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gambonanza holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gambonanza has 2.8K ratings behind it against 148, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Doodle Devil™'s written reviews are positive against 77% of Gambonanza's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Doodle Devil™ ships an update every 4 months, Gambonanza every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Devil™ | Gambonanza |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-devil/id418925394/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gambonanza/id6747752407/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 148 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 76.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #172 | **#4** |
| Size | 101 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JoyBits Co Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375374774) | [Stray Fawn Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539018462) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle Devil™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-devil/id418925394)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Explore your dark side in this addictive puzzle game where you combine elements to create demons, beasts, and the seven deadly sins. Unleash your creativity to cause chaos and discover thousands of dastardly deeds. Being bad has never been so much fun!

**Highlights:** Combine elements to create demons and sins, Discover the seven deadly sins, New Demon Battle Card Game, Intuitive one-click gameplay, Hundreds of quotes and sayings, New graphics and user interface

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bundle of 200 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 450 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 1000 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 3000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 10000 coins | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome game
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive
- 💡 Clever and unique concept
- 🎨 Great graphics and design
- 🧠 Challenging and makes you think

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Ads and in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Repetitive after completion
- 🤔 Some combinations don't make sense
- 🔑 Difficulty unlocking new content

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen on launch
- Achievements not syncing with Game Center
- Health regeneration issues in demon battles
- Purchased content not restoring after reinstall

**Requested features**

- More elements and content updates
- Additional game modes or mini-games
- Improved demon battle mechanics
- Syncing between Doodle God and Doodle Devil
- Ability to save/restore progress


### Gambonanza

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gambonanza/id6747752407)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Board, #28 Top Paid · Strategy, #59 Top Paid · Games, #97 Top Paid (US App Store)

Experience a unique turn-based chess roguelike with a twist. Master tactical combos, invest winnings, and discover rule-bending abilities on a dynamic board. Face challenging bosses and explore endless strategic possibilities.

**Highlights:** Snackable, high-impact runs, 150+ rule-bending Gambits, Dynamic reserve system, Strategic board upgrades, Epic boss battles, Retro aesthetic and quirky ambiance, Mini-games for power boosts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Devil™ free?

Doodle Devil™ costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Gambonanza free?

Gambonanza costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Devil™ or Gambonanza?

Gambonanza is rated higher. Doodle Devil™ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while Gambonanza averages 4.9 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Doodle Devil™ or Gambonanza have ads?

Doodle Devil™ shows ads; Gambonanza does not.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle Devil™ or Gambonanza?

Doodle Devil™ ships an update every 4 months, and Gambonanza every 3 weeks. Most recently, Doodle Devil™ was updated on October 15, 2026 and Gambonanza on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Doodle Devil™ or Gambonanza?

Doodle Devil™ currently peaks at #172 in the App Store charts, and Gambonanza at #4. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*