# DEATHSMILES vs .Decluster Zero

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: .Decluster Zero at none against DEATHSMILES's 11. .Decluster Zero also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 73%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). DEATHSMILES's advantage is ratings volume (111 vs 16). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

DEATHSMILES costs $5.99 and .Decluster Zero $4.99 up front. DEATHSMILES sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. .Decluster Zero asks for nothing beyond the download.

.Decluster Zero holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DEATHSMILES has 111 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of DEATHSMILES's written reviews are positive against 94% of .Decluster Zero's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DEATHSMILES | .Decluster Zero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deathsmiles/id429870273/reviews) | **[4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decluster-zero/id1013536952/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **111** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews | **94.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 500 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [CAVE CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363969664) | [MASAYUKI ITO](https://appshunter.io/developer/820672202) |

## What reviewers say

### DEATHSMILES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deathsmiles/id429870273)

Experience a gothic horror shooter with unique sliding controls adapted for smartphones. Choose between two game modes, power up your character with items, and compete globally via Game Center rankings and achievements.

**Highlights:** Smartphone-adapted slide controls, Practice mode for learning stages, Smartphone Mode with new character and story, Arcade Mode port of the classic shooter, Character power-ups via shop and enemy drops, Game Center rankings and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Continues +2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Princess Umbrella | $1.99 | one-time |
| Princess Crown | $1.99 | one-time |
| Princess Dress | $1.99 | one-time |
| Princess Heels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Continues +5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blissful Death | $2.99 | one-time |
| Resurrection | $2.99 | one-time |
| Golden Horn | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Charm | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art style
- 🎶 Fantastic soundtrack
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls
- 🔁 High replay value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Lack of controller/arcade stick support
- 🔍 Difficulty tracking enemies/bullets on small screen
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 8 and newer
- Save data corruption issues
- Unresponsive controls near screen edges

**Requested features**

- Add support for Backbone controller
- Implement full screen mode without borders
- Add widescreen/HD display options
- Provide cloud save/sync functionality


### .Decluster Zero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decluster-zero/id1013536952)

Experience a Japanese-style bullet-hell shooter with retro graphics and modern gameplay. Utilize a unique bullet-canceling system and homing lasers to overcome intense enemy barrages. Features include multiple levels, challenging boss battles, and adjustable difficulty.

**Highlights:** Japanese style bullet-hell shooter, Bullet-Canceling system, Homing laser mechanic, 5+ levels with boss battles, 4 difficulty levels, Optimized mobile controls, Replay video integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DEATHSMILES free?

DEATHSMILES costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is .Decluster Zero free?

.Decluster Zero costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DEATHSMILES or .Decluster Zero?

.Decluster Zero is rated higher. DEATHSMILES averages 4.6 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while .Decluster Zero averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do DEATHSMILES or .Decluster Zero have ads?

Neither DEATHSMILES nor .Decluster Zero shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DEATHSMILES or .Decluster Zero?

DEATHSMILES ships an update every 2 months, and .Decluster Zero every 2 months. Most recently, DEATHSMILES was updated on October 12, 2026 and .Decluster Zero on October 5, 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.*