# The Demonized vs Finalist

The clearest difference is rating: The Demonized at 4.8 against Finalist's 4.0. The Demonized also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 3). Finalist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Demonized sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Finalist asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Demonized holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Demonized has 3.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of The Demonized's written reviews are positive against 67% of Finalist's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Demonized ships an update weekly, Finalist every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Demonized | Finalist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-demonized-idle-rpg/id6477870177/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finalist/id6502301145/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.7K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 848 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Game Duo Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1210111759) | [Jan Eisenhuth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744975230) |

## What reviewers say

### The Demonized

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-demonized-idle-rpg/id6477870177)

Embrace demonic power to fight evil forces in this idle RPG. Explore a vast world, customize your hero with unique skills and souls, and battle challenging bosses. Your character continues to fight even when you're offline, offering continuous growth and rewards.

**Highlights:** High-quality pixel art graphics, Over 30 skills and passive traits, Demon soul trading for power, Dominion resource management, AFK rewards and offline progression, Challenging boss battles

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| bd_starter_1100 | $0.49 | one-time |
| redgem_1000 | $0.49 | one-time |
| bd_adremove_3300 | $1.99 | one-time |
| bd_adremove_00 | $2.99 | one-time |
| redgem_5000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| bd_adremove | $2.99 | one-time |
| bd_pass_mine_6000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| bd_pass_stage_6000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| redgem_10000 | $6.99 | one-time |
| bd_pass_d31pass_10000 | $6.99 | one-time |
| bd_vip_1_9900 | $7.49 | one-time |
| bd_vip_2_19000 | $13.99 | one-time |
| bd_torchbuff | $17.99 | one-time |
| redgem_30000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| redgem_50000 | $34.99 | one-time |
| redgem_100000_2 | $69.99 | one-time |
| redgem_300000 | $219.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🕹️ Fun idle RPG gameplay
- 💎 Great for casual, short playtime
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and animations
- 🎉 Engaging progression and collection systems

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Monetization and pay-to-win concerns
- 🤔 Lack of clarity on game mechanics
- ⏱️ Slow progression at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to dismantle equipment
- Chat system not functioning properly
- Saving and loading issues causing lost progress
- Banned accounts with no clear explanation

**Requested features**

- More in-depth tutorial and documentation
- Improved server stability and reduced crashes
- Adjustments to progression and leveling at higher stages
- Fairer monetization and event structure


### Finalist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finalist/id6502301145)

Access leaderboards for the popular game, showing rankings for both current and past seasons. Stay updated on player performance and competitive standings.

**Highlights:** Current season leaderboards, Previous season leaderboards, Player ranking access, Competitive standings, Game statistics

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Demonized free?

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

### Is Finalist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Demonized or Finalist?

The Demonized is rated higher. The Demonized averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while Finalist averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do The Demonized or Finalist have ads?

The Demonized shows ads; Finalist does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Demonized or Finalist?

The Demonized ships an update weekly, and Finalist every 2 months. Most recently, The Demonized was updated on October 22, 2026 and Finalist on October 9, 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.*