# Repulze vs Blasphemous

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blasphemous at none against Repulze's 10. Blasphemous also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (243 vs 23). Repulze's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Repulze costs $0.99 and Blasphemous $7.99 up front. Repulze sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Blasphemous asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blasphemous holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blasphemous has 243 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 73% and 72% positive.

Repulze ships an update every 5 weeks, Blasphemous monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Repulze | Blasphemous |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repulze/id573934243/reviews) | **[4.4 (243 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blasphemous/id6499431452/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **243** |
| Positive reviews | **72.6% of reviews** | 71.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #122 | **#26** |
| Size | 151 MB | 921 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pixelbite](https://appshunter.io/developer/428934441) | [The Game Kitchen Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743407475) |

## What reviewers say

### Repulze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repulze/id573934243)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Experience a futuristic racing adrenaline rush with gravity-defying tracks and powerful hovercraft. Engage in intense battles with AI opponents using a variety of weapons and upgrades. Master quick-to-learn controls for challenging, high-speed gameplay.

**Highlights:** Gravity-defying tracks, Experimental hovercraft, Energy boosts for speed, Touch and tilt controls, Game Center leaderboards, Weapons and AI opponents, Multiple upgrade options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CHEAT: Unlock Phase Two | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold paint set for Buffalo 46-TR | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold paint set for Yugana SB-23 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold paint set for SYN-1101 | $0.99 | one-time |
| A pile of Toolkits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Another pile of Toolkits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Increased Toolkit storage | $1.99 | one-time |
| Yet another pile of Toolkits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Hovercraft SYN-1101 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Guess what… more Toolkits | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 💎 Stunning graphics
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 👍 Smooth controls (with adjustment)
- 🔥 Addictive and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sensitivity issues with controls
- 🤖 Lack of AI opponents
- 🕹️ Limited control options (no tilt)
- 🔁 Repetitive track design
- 💰 Difficult to complete challenges

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Graphical glitches on older devices
- Toolkit slot progression issues

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode (online/local)
- Weapon/combat system
- More track and vehicle variety
- Customization options
- Difficulty settings


### Blasphemous

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blasphemous/id6499431452)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Paid · Role Playing, #67 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a brutal action-platformer adventure in a dark, gothic world. Wield a blade forged from guilt, master hack and slash combat, and explore a cursed land filled with monstrous enemies and challenging bosses. This version includes all released DLCs for the complete experience.

**Highlights:** Explore a non-linear world, Brutal action combat, Savage executions and gore, Customizable character builds, Intense boss battles, Unlock mysteries and lore, All DLCs included

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Excellent art style
- 💎 Challenging but rewarding
- 🎮 Great on controllers
- 🔝 Faithful port of console version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Needs more customizable controls
- 📱 Suboptimal touch controls
- 🖼️ Blurry/low-resolution visuals
- 🔌 Requires online connection
- 📺 Lacks iPad optimization

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches with certain enemies and abilities
- Game freezing when accessing controller settings
- Blurry/unreadable text in certain languages

**Requested features**

- Ability to resize and reposition on-screen buttons
- Support for offline play
- Full iPad optimization and native UI
- Haptic feedback for touch controls
- Synced saves across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Repulze free?

Repulze costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Blasphemous free?

Blasphemous costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Repulze or Blasphemous?

Blasphemous is rated higher. Repulze averages 4.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Blasphemous averages 4.4 from 243 ratings.

### Do Repulze or Blasphemous have ads?

Neither Repulze nor Blasphemous shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Repulze or Blasphemous?

Repulze ships an update every 5 weeks, and Blasphemous monthly. Most recently, Repulze was updated on October 16, 2026 and Blasphemous on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Repulze or Blasphemous?

Repulze currently peaks at #122 in the App Store charts, and Blasphemous at #26. 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.*