# Hoplite vs Letterlike

The clearest difference is update cadence: Letterlike at every 4 days against Hoplite's every 3 months. Letterlike also leads on chart position (#18 vs #114). Hoplite's advantage is ratings volume (787 vs 122) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Hoplite costs $3.99 and Letterlike $4.99 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 4.7 for Letterlike. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hoplite has 787 ratings behind it against 122, 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 89% of Letterlike's.

Hoplite ships an update every 3 months, Letterlike every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hoplite | Letterlike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (787 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoplite/id782438457/reviews) | [4.7 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterlike/id6737422986/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **787** | 122 |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 89.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #114 | **#18** |
| Size | 39 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Douglas Cowley](https://appshunter.io/developer/782438460) | [Ronald Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752023445) |

## What reviewers say

### Hoplite

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

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Paid · Puzzle, #140 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


### Letterlike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterlike/id6737422986)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Word, #186 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Embark on a solo roguelike word adventure with procedurally generated challenges. Create words to score points, unlock upgrades, and conquer bosses. Enjoy endless replayability with New Game Plus and offline play.

**Highlights:** Roguelike word gameplay, Procedurally generated runs, Word creation for points, Progressive gem upgrades, Offline play, New Game Plus mode

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Clever combination of Scrabble and roguelike
- 🚀 Challenging but rewarding progression system
- 💎 Satisfying upgrade and customization options
- 🕹️ Enjoyable for short bursts or long sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional difficulty spikes and unbalanced runs
- 🗣️ Annoying AI opponent trash talk
- 💰 Diamonds could be more reasonably priced

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Inconsistent letter distribution

**Requested features**

- Save progress and resume games
- Leaderboards and social features
- More visual customization options
- In-game dictionary or word definitions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hoplite free?

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

### Is Letterlike free?

Letterlike costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Hoplite and Letterlike are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 787 and 122 ratings respectively.

### Do Hoplite or Letterlike have ads?

Neither Hoplite nor Letterlike shows ads.

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

Hoplite ships an update every 3 months, and Letterlike every 4 days. Most recently, Hoplite was updated on October 19, 2026 and Letterlike on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hoplite or Letterlike?

Hoplite currently peaks at #114 in the App Store charts, and Letterlike at #18. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*