# (R)evolve vs Hopeless

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hopeless at 96% against (R)evolve's 33%. Hopeless also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (251 vs 61). (R)evolve's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 15 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. (R)evolve sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hopeless sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hopeless holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 251 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of (R)evolve's written reviews are positive against 96% of Hopeless's.

(R)evolve ships an update fortnightly, Hopeless every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | (R)evolve | Hopeless |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revolve/id827757536/reviews) | **[4.8 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopeless-space-shooting/id839584986/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **251** |
| Positive reviews | 33.1% of reviews | **96.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Team17 Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/321369234) | [Upopa Entertainment Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140797199) |

## What reviewers say

### (R)evolve

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revolve/id827757536)

Protect an alien planet from meteorites by spinning it to save its inhabitants. Evolve and spread life to achieve a high score. Enjoy fast-paced gameplay with simple controls and vibrant graphics.

**Highlights:** Protect alien planet from meteorites, Spin planet to save inhabitants, Evolve and spread life, Fast-paced gameplay, Simple tap controls, HD graphics, Game Center leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Nice graphics and animations
- 📱 Works on older devices (iPhone 3GS)
- ⚡ Simple and easy to pick up
- 🏆 Competitive leaderboard system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Forced Facebook login on startup
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent stuttering and lag issues
- ❌ Confusing or missing game instructions
- 🔌 Requires internet connection for high scores

**Reported bugs**

- App immediately redirects to Facebook on launch
- Settings menu has no exit option
- High scores don't save without internet connection
- Achievement notifications block gameplay visibility
- Game freezes or fails to respond

**Requested features**

- Power-ups and upgrades system
- Peaceful/relaxed game mode
- Offline high score tracking
- Optional Facebook integration
- Ability to disable Facebook prompts


### Hopeless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopeless-space-shooting/id839584986)

Defend cute Blobs from monsters on an abandoned planet in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Tap to fire, but be careful not to hit your friends or scare them too much. Survive increasingly intense waves of enemies and unlock new weapons and modes.

**Highlights:** Multi-touch fire system, Retro disco aesthetic, Two game modes, Unlockable rewards, Fast-paced reflex-based gameplay, Monster shooting mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Mega Blaster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Refugee Blobs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blob Expedition | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Purse | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blob Caravan | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Double Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Sack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Lot | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Chest | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Great for reaction time
- 👍 Nostalgic art style
- 👍 Intense and adrenaline-rushing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔄 Wish it was still updated
- 🔄 "Gutted the first game" sentiment
- 🔄 "Where's the original" sentiment
- 🔄 "Gets challenging at later waves" sentiment

**Reported bugs**

- Game was "gutted"
- First game updated to a less desirable version

**Requested features**

- Update the game
- Bring back the old version of the first game
- Add an "original mode"
- Make more games like this
- Free roam game with different characters and weapons


## Frequently asked questions

### Is (R)evolve free?

(R)evolve is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hopeless free?

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

### Which has better reviews, (R)evolve or Hopeless?

Hopeless is rated higher. (R)evolve averages 3.5 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Hopeless averages 4.8 from 251 ratings.

### Do (R)evolve or Hopeless have ads?

Hopeless shows ads; (R)evolve does not.

### Which is updated more often, (R)evolve or Hopeless?

(R)evolve ships an update fortnightly, and Hopeless every 15 months. Most recently, (R)evolve was updated on October 27, 2026 and Hopeless on October 21, 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.*