# HellManager vs Incubator!

The clearest difference is rating: HellManager at 4.8 against Incubator!'s 4.1. HellManager also leads on ratings volume (7.1K vs 352) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HellManager sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Incubator! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HellManager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HellManager has 7.1K ratings behind it against 352, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of HellManager's written reviews are positive against 38% of Incubator!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HellManager ships an update every 3 weeks, Incubator! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HellManager | Incubator! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellmanager/id6443788617/reviews)** | [4.1 (352 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incubator/id6444854105/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 352 |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | **37.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 268 MB | 222 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Aloha Factory](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532178516) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### HellManager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellmanager/id6443788617)

An idle arcade game where you manage hell. Torture sinners to earn coins, upgrade buildings, and expand your infernal empire. Strategically place units and automate processes to become the ultimate boss of hell.

**Highlights:** Idle arcade gameplay, Sinners torture and management, Building upgrades and expansion, Strategic unit placement, Automated battle features, Empire development

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dollar package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| RV ticket 30 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| RV ticket 50 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 4 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 5 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 6 | $28.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Engaging experience
- 💡 Unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🐛 Progress not saved

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after ads
- Inconsistent performance
- Incorrect in-game data display

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and challenges
- Implement an ad-free version
- Improve save/load functionality


### Incubator!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incubator/id6444854105)

Manage a laboratory to breed and evolve unique creatures. Train your creations to battle and dominate in strategic combat.

**Highlights:** Laboratory management, Creature creation and evolution, Strategic combat, Winning battles, Training creatures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Interesting merging mechanic
- 👍 Robot section is fun
- 👍 Aliens are overpowered

**What reviewers complain about**

-  광고 Too many ads
- 😩 Repetitive gameplay
- 😩 Game gets boring
- 😩 Too easy
- 😩 Glitchy

**Reported bugs**

- Download stopped
- Glitch in the wall
- Dino not stopping growing
- Dragon DNA glitch
- Game is lagging

**Requested features**

- Make the game harder
- Add more content
- Add new DNA things like intelligence
- Improve animations
- Fix the ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HellManager free?

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

### Is Incubator! free?

Incubator! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HellManager or Incubator!?

HellManager is rated higher. HellManager averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Incubator! averages 4.1 from 352 ratings.

### Do HellManager or Incubator! have ads?

Both HellManager and Incubator! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, HellManager or Incubator!?

HellManager ships an update every 3 weeks, and Incubator! every 2 months. Most recently, HellManager was updated on September 22, 2026 and Incubator! on September 23, 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.*