# Hoplite vs Sdorica

The clearest difference is price: Sdorica at Free against Hoplite's $3.99. Sdorica also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (7.6K vs 791). Hoplite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (91% vs 72%). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Sdorica is free to download; Hoplite costs $3.99 up front. Sdorica sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Hoplite asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hoplite against 4.8 for Sdorica. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sdorica has 7.6K ratings behind it against 791, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Hoplite's written reviews are positive against 72% of Sdorica's.

Hoplite ships an update every 3 months, Sdorica every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hoplite | Sdorica |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (791 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoplite/id782438457/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sdorica-tactical-rpg/id1079395220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 791 | **7.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 72.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#51** | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 3.5 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Douglas Cowley](https://appshunter.io/developer/782438460) | [Rayark International Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/483529071) |

## What reviewers say

### Hoplite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoplite/id782438457)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Paid · Puzzle, #90 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in challenging turn-based tactical combat on small maps. Strategize your moves carefully to overcome procedurally generated levels and unlock upgrades. Compete with friends on leaderboards and test your skills in daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Turn-based tactical movement, Procedurally generated levels, Quest mode with upgrades, Challenge mode with daily challenges, Leaderboard rankings, Hard but fair gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple yet deep gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and challenging
- 🕹️ Elegant and intuitive controls
- 💎 Excellent value for money
- 🔍 Surprising depth and strategy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or compatibility issues
- 🔧 Lack of landscape mode support
- 🔊 Mutes music/podcast playback
- 🕹️ Accidental moves due to controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch with certain OS versions
- Agility upgrade not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- More game modes or levels
- Customization options for the character
- Landscape mode support
- Ability to start at higher levels


### Sdorica

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sdorica-tactical-rpg/id1079395220)

Embark on an epic fantasy adventure in this turn-based tactical RPG. Explore a vast world with a deep storyline, collect unique characters, and engage in strategic combat. Enjoy various game modes, including monster breeding and cooperative play.

**Highlights:** Fantasy tactical RPG gameplay, Massive, epic storyline with multiple seasons, Collect and build a team of unique characters, Strategic turn-based combat, Variety of game modes, Cooperative play with friends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Commemorative Bookmark Box | $0.99 | one-time |
| Soul Gathering Chest | $2.99 | one-time |
| Prosperous Bookmark Box | $3.99 | one-time |
| Reincarnation Chest | $4.99 | one-time |
| Desert Peddler's Chest | $7.99 | one-time |
| Memory Chest | $9.99 | one-time |
| 150 Paid Crystals | $14.99 | one-time |
| 300 Paid Crystals | $29.99 | one-time |
| 550 Paid Crystals | $54.99 | one-time |
| 800 Paid Crystals | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful art style and animations
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack and music
- 🕹️ Unique and engaging gameplay
- 📚 Compelling story and character development
- 🆓 F2P friendly with no energy system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear progression and upgrade systems
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- ⏱️ Slow loading times and occasional crashes
- 🌐 Lack of language options (no Spanish/Russian)

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in or recover account
- Unresponsive UI and freezing issues

**Requested features**

- Add auto-battle or skip function
- Improve guild system and player interaction
- Expand endgame content and replayability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hoplite free?

Hoplite costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sdorica free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hoplite or Sdorica?

Sdorica is rated higher. Hoplite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 791 ratings, while Sdorica averages 4.8 from 7.6K ratings.

### Do Hoplite or Sdorica have ads?

Neither Hoplite nor Sdorica shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hoplite or Sdorica?

Hoplite ships an update every 3 months, and Sdorica every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hoplite was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sdorica on November 5, 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.*