Comparison

Fairune vs Hardboiled

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

Head to head
About

Fairune

Embark on a retro-inspired action-puzzler RPG adventure to defeat a returning scourge. Collect powerful Spirit Icons and utilize a simple D-pad interface to navigate, manage your inventory, and save your progress.

Highlights
  • Retro action-puzzler RPG
  • Defeat a returning scourge
  • Collect Spirit Icons
  • D-pad movement and item selection
  • Inventory management
  • Pause and save menu
Features
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An action-puzzler RPG with a retro feel! The scourge is back with a vengeance! Seal him off for good! Collect the three Spirit Icons to lead the way to victory! === How to play === - Use the D-Pad to move and select items. - Open the inventory window with the right button. - The left button brings up the pause/save menu.

About

Hardboiled

Embark on a turn-based RPG adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Explore a desolate town, engage in strategic combat, and make choices that shape your character's destiny and the fate of survivors. Your decisions will determine whether you become a harbinger of justice or chaos.

Highlights
  • Explore desolate post-apocalyptic towns
  • Strategic turn-based combat
  • Atmospheric graphics and sound
  • Scavenge for weapons and loot
  • Dynamic reputation system
  • Robust skill point system
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In a world ravaged by the devastating aftermath of humanity's self-destruction, survival is the ultimate goal. The cataclysmic blast unleashed chaos, leaving only remnants of abandoned towns and cities engulfed in the aftermath of radiation and disease. Among the survivors is Max, determined to piece together the fragments of his shattered life. However, his journey takes an unexpected turn after a few stolen car parts set off a chain of events that tests his resolve. Embark on a gripping adventure as Max navigates treacherous landscapes, encountering desperate factions vying for control. As he searches for a new home, conflicts arise, forcing him to confront the delicate balance between justice and survival. Will he reclaim the stolen parts and forge his own path, helping those in need along the way? Or will he resort to ruthless tactics, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake? The choice is yours as Max embraces his role as a harbinger of justice. Features: • Explore a desolate and perilous town, teeming with mysteries and dangers at every turn. • Engage in strategic turn-based combat, utilizing your wits and tactics to outsmart adversaries. • Immerse yourself in atmospheric graphics and immersive sound design, capturing the bleak essence of a post-apocalyptic world. • Arm yourself with an arsenal of diverse weapons and scavenge for valuable loot to enhance your chances of survival. • Shape Max's destiny through a dynamic reputation system, allowing you to choose between acts of compassion or acts of ruthlessness. • Develop Max's skills and attributes through a robust skill point stat system, customizing his abilities to suit your playstyle. • Enjoy an uninterrupted gaming experience with no intrusive ads or in-app purchases. Dive into this gripping post-apocalyptic tale, where your decisions shape the course of Max's journey towards redemption or chaos. Will you navigate the remnants of humanity with empathy and compassion, or will you succumb to the darkness that lurks within? The future lies in your hands. Good luck and have fun!

Screenshots

Fairune4 screens
Hardboiled4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fairune at Free against Hardboiled's $1.99. Fairune also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 30 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Fairune is free to download; Hardboiled costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fairune holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 194 and 46 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Fairune's written reviews are positive against 74% of Hardboiled's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fairune ships an update every 4 months, Hardboiled every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Fairune versus Hardboiled: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFairuneHardboiled
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (194 ratings) — better4.1 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews — better74.4% of reviews
Number of ratings194 — better46
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 30 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB147 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMasakazu YoneharaGame Dev Team

Customer experience

Fairune

All ratings194 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative9.6%

Hardboiled

All ratings46 ratings
Positive76.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive74.4%
Neutral9.8%
Negative15.9%

User reviews

Fairune

From 194 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Nostalgic and charming
  • 🕹 Engaging puzzle-solving and exploration
  • 💎 Unique and interesting gameplay
  • 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and visuals
  • 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 🕹 Challenging and obtuse puzzles
  • 🕹 Tedious grinding and leveling system
  • 🎮 Frustrating controls and combat
  • 🕰 Short overall length

Hardboiled

From 46 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Fallout-like experience
  • 💰 Good value for price
  • ⚔️ Turn-based combat
  • 🗺️ Post-apocalyptic theme
  • 🎮 Simple and fun gameplay

Room to improve

  • ⏳ Too short/limited content
  • ❓ Vague quests/boring quests
  • 📉 Steep learning curve
  • 🤖 Unimaginative equipment
  • 😠 Frustrating combat difficulty

Bugs and requests

Fairune

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on title screen
  • Graphical issues and visual glitches
  • Progression-blocking bugs

Requested features

5 requests
  • Controller support
  • Improved tutorial and guidance
  • Expanded content and story
  • Fairune 2 port to mobile
  • More accessibility options

Hardboiled

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Combat locks you in
  • Enemies walk away out of range
  • Cannot save game
  • Loot disappears after death
  • Game crashes during combat
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  • Cannot install with Face ID
  • Raiders and guardians don't fight each other
  • Enemies follow player constantly when attacked
  • Cannot escape combat
  • Guardians don't protect
  • No save zones
  • Inventory system unintuitive
  • Last encounter is a weak boss
  • Spelling mistakes

Requested features

18 requests
  • More content/levels/chapters
  • Sequel with more features
  • Save/load feature
  • More in-depth character customization
  • Perks system
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  • Dialogue with NPCs
  • Larger world/more maps
  • Side quests
  • Co-op/multiplayer options
  • Tutorial
  • Player customization
  • More items and loot
  • Factions
  • Crafting system
  • Ability to run away from fights
  • GameCenter integration
  • Passive skills
  • Unique gear

In-app purchases

None

Fairune

No in-app purchases

None

Hardboiled

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fairune free?
Fairune is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hardboiled free?
Hardboiled costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fairune or Hardboiled?
Fairune is rated higher. Fairune averages 4.5 out of 5 from 194 ratings, while Hardboiled averages 4.1 from 46 ratings.
Do Fairune or Hardboiled have ads?
Neither Fairune nor Hardboiled shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fairune or Hardboiled?
Fairune ships an update every 4 months, and Hardboiled every 30 months. Most recently, Fairune was updated on August 26, 2026 and Hardboiled on September 20, 2026.

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