# Hoplite vs ENYO

The clearest difference is price: ENYO at Free against Hoplite's $3.99. Hoplite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

ENYO is free to download; Hoplite costs $3.99 up front. ENYO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hoplite asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hoplite against 4.7 for ENYO. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 787 and 436 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Hoplite's written reviews are positive against 84% of ENYO's.

Hoplite ships an update every 3 months, ENYO every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hoplite | ENYO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (787 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoplite/id782438457/reviews) | [4.7 (436 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enyo/id1118353232/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **787** | 436 |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 83.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#49** | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Douglas Cowley](https://appshunter.io/developer/782438460) | [Arnold Rauers](https://appshunter.io/developer/538013421) |

## What reviewers say

### Hoplite

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

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Paid · Puzzle, #82 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


### ENYO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enyo/id1118353232)

Engage in tactical turn-based combat using a hook and shield. Navigate a changing labyrinth, strategically push or pull enemies into environmental hazards to defeat them. Master combos and climb leaderboards in this challenging roguelike.

**Highlights:** Hook & shield combat, Indirect combat mechanics, Environmental hazards (lava, spikes), Turn-based tactical battles, Chain combos, Highscore leaderboards, Procedurally generated labyrinth

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock ENYO and remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple but deep mechanics
- 🎨 Gorgeous art style
- 🕹️ Unique hook and shield mechanics
- ⏱️ Great for short play sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Unclear enemy mechanics
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls at times
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Scoring system resets unexpectedly
- Crash when opening daily challenge
- Dash button not working after throwing shield
- Enemies getting stuck or behaving unpredictably

**Requested features**

- Enemy bestiary or info screen
- Ability to save progress
- More game modes or level variations
- Custom level editor
- Cloud save support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hoplite free?

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

### Is ENYO free?

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

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

Hoplite and ENYO are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 787 and 436 ratings respectively.

### Do Hoplite or ENYO have ads?

ENYO shows ads; Hoplite does not.

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

Hoplite ships an update every 3 months, and ENYO every 6 months. Most recently, Hoplite was updated on October 16, 2026 and ENYO on October 11, 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.*