Comparison

Hopeless vs ROCKET RIPPER

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

Head to head
About

Hopeless

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
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*** HUGE UPDATE: HOPELESS: SPACE SHOOTING IS NOW FREE!!! *** - New guns and upgrades! - New game modes! - Level up and get rewards! - Improved performance, tons of bug fixes, and much more! A weird abandoned planet, monsters lurking in the dark, and bright glowing lights... Could this planet be the end of the journey for the cute little Blobs? How long can you survive in this shooting game? Tap the screen to shoot the monsters. React quickly but be careful not to harm your friends. Fight fast, fight hard as the action gets more and more intense! Some monsters require two shots to kill. But be careful: don't let the Blobs get too scared or the'll kill themselves! Is it really all... HOPELESS? Key Features: • Multi touch fire system! • Quirky and funny retro disco feel • Two full game modes! • Simple and easy to learn: no tedious tutorial, simply jump right into the action! • Unlock rewards by completing missions! • Think fast, act fast! Test your skills and your reflexes to their limit. • Intense gameplay, as you try to save the Blobs against all odds. Keep yourself updated, more content coming soon! FOLLOW US: At our website: http://upopa.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopelessthegame On Twitter: https://twitter.com/UpopaGames Please email us with any new bugs or glitches.

About

ROCKET RIPPER

Pilot a drone rocket ship on an action-packed space adventure. Blast through asteroids, engage in dogfights, and upgrade your ship with special abilities. Can you become the ultimate space hero in this thrilling cosmic battle?

Highlights
  • Drone rocket ship piloting
  • Asteroid dodging
  • Dogfights with enemy ships
  • Ship upgrades
  • Unlockable special abilities
  • "How To Play" tutorial
Features
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Embark on the ultimate space adventure as the fearless pilot of your very own drone rocket ship! Brace yourself for an adrenaline-fueled journey through the cosmos, where danger lurks around every corner. Blast through the void, dodging treacherous asteroids and engaging in heart-pounding dogfights with enemy ships hell-bent on your destruction. With stunning graphics and edge-of-your-seat gameplay, you'll feel the thrill of space exploration like never before. Upgrade your ship and unlock special abilities to unleash devastating attacks on your foes. But be warned: the challenges ahead are as vast as the universe itself. Do you have what it takes to navigate the stars and emerge victorious? Join the cosmic battle now and become the ultimate space hero in this thrilling mobile game! Try out the "How To Play" tutorial after downloading for some tips. The upper left corner menu offers Ad Removal, Rocket Ship Store, and numerous settings.

Screenshots

Hopeless4 screens
ROCKET RIPPER4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ROCKET RIPPER at none against Hopeless's shown. ROCKET RIPPER also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 15 months). Hopeless's advantage is ratings volume (251 vs 5). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Hopeless sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and ROCKET RIPPER sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ROCKET RIPPER holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hopeless has 251 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hopeless ships an update every 15 months, ROCKET RIPPER fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hopeless versus ROCKET RIPPER: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHopelessROCKET RIPPER
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (251 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings251 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB377 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperUpopa Entertainment LtdJonathan Pair

Customer experience

Hopeless

All ratings251 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.4%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive96.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.2%

ROCKET RIPPER

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Hopeless

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game was "gutted"
  • First game updated to a less desirable version

Requested features

10 requests
  • 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
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  • Build your own base
  • Update with more levels and guns
  • Update with more weapon selection
  • Update where you can shoot aliens to get blobs back
  • Make a zombie blob game

ROCKET RIPPER

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Hopeless

One-time10
  • Unlock Mega Blaster$0.99
  • Refugee Blobs$0.99
  • Blob Expedition$1.99
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  • Coin Purse$1.99
  • Blob Caravan$2.99
  • Unlock Double Coins$2.99
  • Starter Pack$3.99
  • Coin Sack$4.99
  • Coin Lot$9.99
  • Coin Chest$19.99
2 purchases

ROCKET RIPPER

One-time2
  • Buy Cloaking Defensive Rocket$2.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Hopeless free?
Hopeless is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ROCKET RIPPER free?
ROCKET RIPPER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hopeless or ROCKET RIPPER?
ROCKET RIPPER is rated higher. Hopeless averages 4.8 out of 5 from 251 ratings, while ROCKET RIPPER averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Hopeless or ROCKET RIPPER have ads?
Hopeless shows ads; ROCKET RIPPER does not.
Which is updated more often, Hopeless or ROCKET RIPPER?
Hopeless ships an update every 15 months, and ROCKET RIPPER fortnightly. Most recently, Hopeless was updated on November 1, 2026 and ROCKET RIPPER on November 4, 2026.

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