# Hoplite vs Achikaps Pro

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hoplite at 791 against Achikaps Pro's 28. Hoplite also leads on chart position (#109 vs unranked). Achikaps Pro's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Hoplite costs $3.99 and Achikaps Pro $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hoplite against 4.8 for Achikaps Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hoplite has 791 ratings behind it against 28, 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 96% of Achikaps Pro's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hoplite | Achikaps Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (791 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoplite/id782438457/reviews) | **[4.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/achikaps-pro/id1515544461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **791** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 90.8% of reviews | **96.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#109** | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Douglas Cowley](https://appshunter.io/developer/782438460) | [Ivan Yakovliev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1415296140) |

## What reviewers say

### Hoplite

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

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Paid · Puzzle, #145 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


### Achikaps Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/achikaps-pro/id1515544461)

Engage in a straightforward economic strategy game. Explore campaign and sandbox modes, or unleash your creativity with a level editor. Enjoy a user-friendly interface and fluid animations.

**Highlights:** Easy to learn gameplay, Campaign mode, Sandbox mode, Level editor, Simple UI, Smooth animations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hoplite free?

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

### Is Achikaps Pro free?

Achikaps Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hoplite or Achikaps Pro?

Achikaps Pro is rated higher. Hoplite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 791 ratings, while Achikaps Pro averages 4.8 from 28 ratings.

### Do Hoplite or Achikaps Pro have ads?

Neither Hoplite nor Achikaps Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hoplite or Achikaps Pro?

Hoplite ships an update every 3 months, and Achikaps Pro every 3 months. Most recently, Hoplite was updated on October 29, 2026 and Achikaps Pro on October 29, 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.*