# Hopeless vs ROCKET RIPPER

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Hopeless | ROCKET RIPPER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopeless-space-shooting/id839584986/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-ripper/id6475631979/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **251** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 96.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 163 MB | 377 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Upopa Entertainment Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140797199) | [Jonathan Pair](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497427662) |

## 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


### ROCKET RIPPER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-ripper/id6475631979)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Cloaking Defensive Rocket | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*