# Hopeless vs Pixie Glow

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hopeless at 251 against Pixie Glow's 1. Pixie Glow's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 15 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hopeless sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pixie Glow sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Hopeless against 5.0 for Pixie Glow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hopeless has 251 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hopeless ships an update every 15 months, Pixie Glow every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hopeless | Pixie Glow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopeless-space-shooting/id839584986/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixie-glow/id1535748403/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **251** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 96.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 163 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Upopa Entertainment Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140797199) | [APP CENTRAL LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509075661) |

## 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


### Pixie Glow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixie-glow/id1535748403)

Guide a character through a forest, collecting lights and avoiding hazards. Upgrade items to enhance gameplay and achieve high scores. Compete with friends on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Tap and slide controls, Collect lights, Upgrade items, Avoid hazards, Highscore mode, Game Center Leaderboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Access All Levels | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hopeless free?

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

### Is Pixie Glow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hopeless or Pixie Glow?

Pixie Glow is rated higher. Hopeless averages 4.9 out of 5 from 251 ratings, while Pixie Glow averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hopeless or Pixie Glow have ads?

Both Hopeless and Pixie Glow show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hopeless or Pixie Glow?

Hopeless ships an update every 15 months, and Pixie Glow every 3 months. Most recently, Hopeless was updated on October 15, 2026 and Pixie Glow on October 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.*