# DEATHSMILES vs Steredenn

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Steredenn at none against DEATHSMILES's 11. Steredenn also leads on price ($3.99 vs $5.99) and ratings volume (558 vs 111). DEATHSMILES's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and chart position (#156 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

DEATHSMILES costs $5.99 and Steredenn $3.99 up front. DEATHSMILES sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Steredenn asks for nothing beyond the download.

Steredenn holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Steredenn has 558 ratings behind it against 111, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of DEATHSMILES's written reviews are positive against 78% of Steredenn's.

DEATHSMILES ships an update every 2 months, Steredenn every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DEATHSMILES | Steredenn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deathsmiles/id429870273/reviews) | **[4.8 (558 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steredenn/id916957220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 111 | **558** |
| Positive reviews | 75.7% of reviews | **78.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 500 MB | 403 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [CAVE CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363969664) | [TyGAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663858681) |

## What reviewers say

### DEATHSMILES

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

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

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


### Steredenn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steredenn/id916957220)

Experience an award-winning blend of classic shoot 'em up action and roguelike elements. Engage in intense space combat with a vast arsenal, challenging boss battles, and procedurally generated environments for endless replayability. Choose from multiple ships and customize your loadout to survive.

**Highlights:** Intense boss battles, Infinite replayability, 4 playable ships, 42 weapons and 30 upgrades, Daily runs and leaderboards, Arena mode for boss duels

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intense, fast-paced gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and visuals
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 👍 Addictive and replayable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent controls and sensitivity issues
- 🔁 Lack of progression between runs
- 🤔 Randomness can lead to frustration
- 📵 No support for larger iPhone screens

**Reported bugs**

- Daily run feature not functioning
- Crashes and performance issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize controls
- Progression system with permanent upgrades
- More ships and weapon variety
- Boss rush or challenge mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DEATHSMILES free?

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

### Is Steredenn free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DEATHSMILES or Steredenn?

Steredenn is rated higher. DEATHSMILES averages 4.6 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while Steredenn averages 4.8 from 558 ratings.

### Do DEATHSMILES or Steredenn have ads?

Neither DEATHSMILES nor Steredenn shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DEATHSMILES or Steredenn?

DEATHSMILES ships an update every 2 months, and Steredenn every 10 months. Most recently, DEATHSMILES was updated on October 30, 2026 and Steredenn on October 29, 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.*