Comparison

Hogeki vs Bluelife

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hogeki

Engage in a unique combat experience where samurai wield cannons to defeat incoming enemies. Tap strategically to launch shells, chain combos for higher scores, and utilize in-game items to achieve victory. This action game offers a fresh take on traditional samurai combat.

Highlights
  • Strategic cannon shelling
  • Tap-based combat
  • Combo system for high scores
  • Item utilization
  • Unique samurai warfare theme
Features
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Age and to shelling from sword to gun,,, Fifth stage attack series! Appeared to be shelling Android! ! Before the enemy came in droves in the population, samurai enters into its own cannon,,, Boooooon! We bounty hunter beat a samurai skip vigorously. Number that can be fired at the same time but up from 5. Tap in a timely manner, kick the enemy! [How to Play] I tap in the direction you want to belt out the shelling! To launch vigorously've got to tap away from the battery! I can gain combo and defeat the enemy in a row! It makes good use of items that flies tied to balloons, aim high score! With the dawn of a new era, rather than cleave the Samurai Way of the Samurai today!

About

Bluelife

Embark on a hand-drawn underwater adventure with thirty unique diving challenges. Discover hidden treasures, upgrade your vessel, and master extraordinary abilities to confront the Oceanic Overlord. Enjoy a fast-paced, occasionally stressful, and always engaging gameplay experience.

Highlights
  • Thirty unique diving adventures
  • Treasure chest discovery
  • Boat and ability upgrades
  • Face the Oceanic Overlord
  • Endless mode for resource gathering
  • Oxygen management gameplay
Features
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Dive into the world of Bluelife. Stranded on a small rescue boat in the middle of the ocean, you embark on thirty unique diving adventures, each with its own challenges. Find treasure chests, upgrade your boat, and unlock extraordinary abilities that you'll desperately need when you face the Oceanic Overlord. Need a break from the high-stakes action? Play in endless mode, gather resources, and unlock upgrades to prepare for your next adventure. And never forget: always watch your oxygen. Bluelife is a hand-drawn ocean adventure game. Each level has its own unique twist, with secrets waiting around every corner. Don't let its friendly appearance fool you: the game is action-packed, and you won't beat every level on your first try. The gameplay is fast, occasionally stressful, and certainly never boring.

Screenshots

Hogeki4 screens
Bluelife4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hogeki at 5.0 against Bluelife's 4.0. Hogeki also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Bluelife's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bluelife sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Hogeki asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hogeki holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hogeki ships an update every 2 months, Bluelife every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Hogeki versus Bluelife: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHogekiBluelife
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB117 MB
Age rating9+9+
Developermarge co., ltd.Paul Rhomberg

Customer experience

Hogeki

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bluelife

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hogeki

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Bluelife

One-time6
  • Crown hat$0.99
  • Pirate hat$0.99
  • Currency package$1.99
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  • Cybertron skin$1.99
  • Ork skin$1.99
  • VIP$2.99

Questions

Is Hogeki free?
Hogeki is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bluelife free?
Bluelife is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hogeki or Bluelife?
Hogeki is rated higher. Hogeki averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Bluelife averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Hogeki or Bluelife have ads?
Bluelife shows ads; Hogeki does not.
Which is updated more often, Hogeki or Bluelife?
Hogeki ships an update every 2 months, and Bluelife every 4 days. Most recently, Hogeki was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bluelife on November 9, 2026.

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