# Hoplite vs Endless Cards

The clearest difference is rating: Hoplite at 4.7 against Endless Cards's 4.2. Hoplite also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 74%) and ratings volume (787 vs 71). Endless Cards's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Hoplite costs $3.99 and Endless Cards $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hoplite holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hoplite has 787 ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Hoplite's written reviews are positive against 74% of Endless Cards's.

Hoplite ships an update every 3 months, Endless Cards every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hoplite | Endless Cards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (787 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoplite/id782438457/reviews)** | [4.2 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-cards/id1507421927/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **787** | 71 |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 74.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#76** | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 10.3 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Douglas Cowley](https://appshunter.io/developer/782438460) | [Christophe Coyard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1411999676) |

## What reviewers say

### Hoplite

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

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Paid · Puzzle, #110 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


### Endless Cards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-cards/id1507421927)

Embark on an adventurous journey where you must strategically use weapons, potions, and items to survive and collect gold. Battle creatures, unlock new cards with powerful effects, and choose characters with unique abilities to achieve the highest score.

**Highlights:** Strategic survival gameplay, Item and weapon collection, Creature combat, Card unlocking with special effects, Character abilities, Global score ranking

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple yet addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique character mechanics
- 💰 Good value for money
- ✨ Cute and appealing graphics
- 🎮 Perfect for short play sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes/freezes
- 📉 Unrewarding late game
- 🎲 High randomness impacting progression
- 🎮 Poor iPad port
- 🔄 Limited content/replayability

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes/freezes frequently
- Achievements not working (Dentist, Capitalist)
- Ring and monster tooth items are buggy
- Game freezes during phone calls
- Progress/collection not saving

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode
- More items/levels/characters
- Undo move option
- Choose available items per playthrough
- iPad screen resolution support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hoplite free?

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

### Is Endless Cards free?

Endless Cards costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hoplite or Endless Cards?

Hoplite is rated higher. Hoplite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 787 ratings, while Endless Cards averages 4.2 from 71 ratings.

### Do Hoplite or Endless Cards have ads?

Neither Hoplite nor Endless Cards shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hoplite or Endless Cards?

Hoplite ships an update every 3 months, and Endless Cards every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hoplite was updated on October 19, 2026 and Endless Cards on October 17, 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.*