# Sipher Odyssey vs Dopamine Hit

The clearest difference is ads: Sipher Odyssey at none against Dopamine Hit's shown. Sipher Odyssey also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 70%). Dopamine Hit's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sipher Odyssey sells 29 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Dopamine Hit sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dopamine Hit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dopamine Hit has 119 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Sipher Odyssey's written reviews are positive against 70% of Dopamine Hit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sipher Odyssey ships an update every 3 weeks, Dopamine Hit weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 18, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sipher Odyssey | Dopamine Hit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sipher-odyssey/id6443806584/reviews) | **[4.7 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dopamine-hit/id6736514242/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **119** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 69.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2.4 GB | 330 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ather Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625224446) | [Mobigames INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678419379) |

## What reviewers say

### Sipher Odyssey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sipher-odyssey/id6443806584)

Embark on a sci-fi fantasy roguelite RPG adventure in a vibrant universe. Assemble a squad, unleash godlike abilities, and blast through hordes of enemies in fast-paced, action-packed combat. Explore dungeons, craft powerful items, and forge your own path to victory.

**Highlights:** Assemble a squad, Godlike abilities, Action-packed combat, Dungeon exploration, Item crafting, Roguelite gameplay

**In-app purchases (29)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silver VIP PASS | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Gold VIP PASS | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Diamond VIP PASS | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Flash Sale Bundle 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Bundle 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ram Package 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nezumi Step Up 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Step Up Bundle 02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome package 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nezumi Ascension Bundle 01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nezumi Step Up 05 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nezumi Step Up 03 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Bundle 01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Flash Sale Bundle 02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Flash Sale Bundle 06 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Step Up Bundle 04 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Bundle 02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| RAM Package 505 | $4.99 | one-time |
| RAM Package 1010 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Bundle 03 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Bundle 02 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Package 02 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Step Up Bundle 06 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Bundle 03 | $19.99 | one-time |
| RAM Package 2020 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Package 03 | $19.99 | one-time |
| RAM Package 5050 | $49.99 | one-time |
| RAM Package 10100 | $99.99 | one-time |
| RAM Package 20200 | $199.99 | one-time |


### Dopamine Hit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dopamine-hit/id6736514242)

Embark on a retro-inspired idle RPG adventure with charming pixel art heroes. Engage in automated battles, level up your characters, and unlock powerful skills. Speed up your progress and earn rewards through a gacha system featuring relics and skins.

**Highlights:** Retro pixel art graphics, Automated idle battles, Hero leveling and class changes, Unique hero skills and visuals, Gacha system for relics and skins, AFK item collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tariff Deferral Package | $0.29 | one-time |
| 2nd Class Change Package | $0.29 | one-time |
| 3rd Class Change Package | $0.59 | one-time |
| Wait Is This Free | $0.89 | one-time |
| Christmas Alone | $0.89 | one-time |
| Treasure Stone Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4th Class Change Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5th Class Change Package | $2.69 | one-time |
| God Package 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fakeys Diamond Gift | $4.59 | one-time |
| VIP Privilege | $5.19 | one-time |
| No Noob Pack | $5.19 | one-time |
| Diamond Jackpot Ticket 10 | $7.49 | one-time |
| Mine VIP | $7.49 | one-time |
| Tariff Exemption Package | $7.49 | one-time |
| Critical Rate Level MAX | $7.49 | one-time |
| 7th Class Change Package | $7.49 | one-time |
| Timed Ad Removal Kinda Sucks | $7.49 | one-time |
| Spring Blossom Girl Skin | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass x1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Stone Package 3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lucky Draw Until Bankruptcy | $10.99 | one-time |
| VVIP Privilege | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ancient Treasure Select Ticket | $38.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun idle game
- 💰 Consistent solid early game progression
- 👍 Ads are optional and not obtrusive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Needs to always be online, increasing data and battery usage
- 🔥 Overheats phones faster than any other game
- 💰 Lots of micro-purchases, though not necessary
- 🤯 Crazy ad pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

- Game won't start
- Mailbox loading issues and missing purchases

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Better optimization for older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sipher Odyssey free?

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

### Is Dopamine Hit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sipher Odyssey or Dopamine Hit?

Dopamine Hit is rated higher. Sipher Odyssey averages 4.4 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Dopamine Hit averages 4.7 from 119 ratings.

### Do Sipher Odyssey or Dopamine Hit have ads?

Dopamine Hit shows ads; Sipher Odyssey does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sipher Odyssey or Dopamine Hit?

Sipher Odyssey ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dopamine Hit weekly. Most recently, Sipher Odyssey was updated on July 18, 2026 and Dopamine Hit on September 18, 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.*