# Hopeless vs Devil Eater

The clearest difference is rating: Hopeless at 4.9 against Devil Eater's 4.4. Hopeless also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 81%). Devil Eater's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 15 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hopeless sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Devil Eater sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hopeless holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 251 and 157 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Hopeless's written reviews are positive against 81% of Devil Eater's.

Hopeless ships an update every 15 months, Devil Eater every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hopeless | Devil Eater |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopeless-space-shooting/id839584986/reviews)** | [4.4 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devil-eater/id1040013260/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **251** | 157 |
| Positive reviews | **98.1% of reviews** | 81.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 163 MB | 233 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Upopa Entertainment Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140797199) | [LoadComplete](https://appshunter.io/developer/391324922) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Devil Eater

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devil-eater/id1040013260)

Engage in stylish, rhythmic combat against demonic forces using cursed powers and dual pistols.  Upgrade your hunter's skills and speed to purify doomed cities and prevent your soul from being consumed by darkness.

**Highlights:** Punish devils and purify cities, Stylish and rhythmic combat, Counter attack mechanic, SkillShot abilities, Hunter upgrade system, Offensive and defensive skill upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lesson of the god | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lapis-Lazuli | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package:Weapon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package:Wing | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heavy Machine Gun | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package:GoldDoubler | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay loop
- ⚡ Fast-paced arcade-style action
- 🎯 Skill-based combat with timing mechanics
- 💰 Free-to-play without mandatory spending
- 🎨 Stylish noir aesthetic and graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent background glitching and visual issues
- 🐛 Game-breaking weapon purchasing system
- 🐛 Enemies disappearing with only health bars visible
- 🐛 Performance lag and slowdowns
- 🐛 Crashes without saving progress

**Reported bugs**

- Weapon purchasing doesn't work - items don't stay purchased after buying
- Gold currency goes negative when repeatedly attempting to buy weapons
- Weapon menu doesn't close after purchase, allowing accidental double charges
- Background glitches in and out causing visual disturbances and potential seizure triggers
- Enemies disappear during background glitches, leaving only health bars

**Requested features**

- Restore old game mechanics and version
- Bring back weapon and outfit customization
- Add game mode variety
- Implement 3D graphics improvements
- Add horizontal character movement


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hopeless free?

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

### Is Devil Eater free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hopeless or Devil Eater?

Hopeless is rated higher. Hopeless averages 4.9 out of 5 from 251 ratings, while Devil Eater averages 4.4 from 157 ratings.

### Do Hopeless or Devil Eater have ads?

Both Hopeless and Devil Eater show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hopeless or Devil Eater?

Hopeless ships an update every 15 months, and Devil Eater every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hopeless was updated on September 4, 2026 and Devil Eater on August 16, 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.*