# WORLD 1 vs Deeper Well

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Deeper Well at none against WORLD 1's 7. Deeper Well also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). WORLD 1's advantage is ratings volume (136 vs 4) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WORLD 1 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Deeper Well asks for nothing beyond the download.

Deeper Well holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WORLD 1 has 136 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of WORLD 1's written reviews are positive against 100% of Deeper Well's.

WORLD 1 ships an update monthly, Deeper Well every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WORLD 1 | Deeper Well |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-1-1/id605385905/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deeper-well/id6745988330/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **136** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 34 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Headlight Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/286479939) | [Mid-Pacific Institute](https://appshunter.io/developer/911231109) |

## What reviewers say

### WORLD 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-1-1/id605385905)

Embark on a retro arcade adventure as a pizza delivery boy navigating an alien-invaded 8-bit world. Jump, dodge obstacles, and collect pizza slices to earn bonuses in this fast-paced endless runner.

**Highlights:** Retro 8-bit graphics, Endless runner gameplay, Pizza delivery bonuses, Power-ups and obstacles, Tilt or joystick controls, Daily generated worlds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slice Doubler | $0.99 | one-time |
| Alien Apocalypse | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 Zzas | $0.99 | one-time |
| "Unlock All Games, All Characters, & Apocalypse" | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Zzas | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Zzas | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,000,000 Zzas | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Retro 8-bit graphics and aesthetic
- 🎵 Great chiptune music and sound design
- ⚡ Fast-paced, action-packed experience
- 💪 Unique power-ups and mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 📱 Poor compatibility with newer iOS versions
- ⚙️ Performance issues and lag
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay without updates
- 💰 Unclear in-app purchase pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Heavy crashes on newer iOS versions
- Game crashes when player dies
- Screen glitches and visual distortions
- Compatibility issues with iOS 12.1.3 and iOS 10.0.2
- Hidden purchase prompts without clear pricing

**Requested features**

- High score leaderboard
- More game modes and levels
- Additional power-up types
- More costume options (soldier, robot, etc.)
- New obstacle and alien types


### Deeper Well

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deeper-well/id6745988330)

Embark on an adventure to escape a deep well, battling various creatures along the way. Explore the depths and find your path to freedom in this challenging game.

**Highlights:** Climb out of a deep well, Battle Skeletons, Fight Lizards, Encounter Rats, Challenge Birds, Explore depths

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WORLD 1 free?

WORLD 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Deeper Well free?

Deeper Well is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WORLD 1 or Deeper Well?

Deeper Well is rated higher. WORLD 1 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while Deeper Well averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do WORLD 1 or Deeper Well have ads?

Neither WORLD 1 nor Deeper Well shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WORLD 1 or Deeper Well?

WORLD 1 ships an update monthly, and Deeper Well every 5 days. Most recently, WORLD 1 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Deeper Well on October 24, 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.*