Comparison

Hoplite vs Leveling Boost

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hoplite

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
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"Blanket recommendation for this one." - Pocket Tactics (5 stars) "It's very simple to learn, but there's a huge amount of depth to the game" - Touch Arcade (5 stars) Hoplite is a turn-based strategy game focusing on tactical movement around small maps. This game is designed to be hard, yet fair. You'll need to think before you act if you hope to win. Every move counts! Quest Mode: • Make strategical choices to upgrade your abilities as you dive deeper into the underworld. • Earn achievements and unlock access to new upgrades. • Procedurally generated levels give a new experience every play. • Challenge your friends and see how you rank on the leaderboard. Challenge mode: • Jump straight into the action with a randomized set of upgrades. • Try to beat the daily challenge or play predetermined challenges at two difficulty levels.

About

Leveling Boost

Features
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Leveling Boost is a fast-paced, tap-and-play RPG built around one core idea: every battle makes you stronger — if you choose wisely. You play as Shesh, a humble farmer thrown into a world overrun by monsters. Each enemy has its own health pool, and after every victory, you absorb a percentage of their HP to grow stronger. But one bad decision can cost everything. Tactical Combat • Your HP is always visible on screen. • Enemy HP appears the moment you step onto their tile. • Compare, decide, then engage only when the odds are in your favor. Smart Progression • Every win permanently boosts your health. • Lose a fight? Come back stronger and claim revenge. • Progress is earned through strategy, not grinding. Compact Living World • Explore multiple regions filled with unique enemies. • Cleanse each zone step by step as danger escalates. • Designed for short sessions and instant readability. Final Challenge • Defeat increasingly powerful foes. • Unlock new areas with every victory. • Face Rasha, the world-devouring tyrant, in an ultimate showdown. Seamless Play • Automatic saving — continue anytime. • Optional reset to relive the challenge from the start. • Dynamic music and sound effects that react to combat. Can a fragile farmer become the world’s last hope? Plan carefully, grow stronger, and bring down Rasha before it’s too late.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Leveling Boost at every 3 weeks against Hoplite's every 3 months. Leveling Boost also leads on price ($0.99 vs $3.99). Hoplite's advantage is chart position (#153 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hoplite ships an update every 3 months, Leveling Boost every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Hoplite versus Leveling Boost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHopliteLeveling Boost
Price$3.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.7 (787 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings787 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#153 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB14 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDouglas CowleyVirginie Barok

Bugs and requests

Hoplite

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on launch with certain OS versions
  • Agility upgrade not functioning properly

Requested features

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

Leveling Boost

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hoplite

No in-app purchases

None

Leveling Boost

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hoplite free?
Hoplite costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Leveling Boost free?
Leveling Boost costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hoplite or Leveling Boost have ads?
Neither Hoplite nor Leveling Boost shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hoplite or Leveling Boost?
Hoplite ships an update every 3 months, and Leveling Boost every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hoplite was updated on October 12, 2026 and Leveling Boost on October 2, 2026.

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