Hopeless vs Bouncy Bits
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Multi-touch fire system
- Retro disco aesthetic
- Two game modes
- Unlockable rewards
- Fast-paced reflex-based gameplay
- Monster shooting mechanics
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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.
Bouncy Bits
Bounce your way through challenging levels to unlock over 80 unique characters. Collect coins, discover secret boxes, and explore vibrant environments in this skill-based arcade game. It's designed to test your patience and determination.
- Bounce characters
- Unlock 80+ characters
- Collect coins
- Open secret bit boxes
- 6+ environments
- Super hard gameplay
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HARDEST GAME IN THE UNIVERSE!! SINCE THAT BIRD THAT FLAPPED! Welcome to the world of Bouncy Bits where you can enjoy the freedom to Bounce your Bits! Test your skill, patience and determination to unlock a whole world of characters from the bouncy world. Rainbow sheep, chip stealing seagulls, and piranha's with a taste for toes. Collect coins, open up secret bit boxes, and you to can be the envy of your friends when you finally unleash Penelope the Pony! Spreading magic, sparkles and glitter to brighten up your day. - 80+ Bouncy Bits to unlock! - Super Hard! - 6+ environments! - Supports 13 Languages PLEASE NOTE Bouncy Bits is completely free to play. However, some items can be purchased for real money. If you don't want to use this feature, please disable in-app purchases in your devices settings. Bouncy Bits was developed by PlaySide, the developers behind Editors' Choice title "Catch The Ark", Spongebob : Sponge on the Run and Boulder Jack. Let us know what you would love to see in our next update at : www.playsidestudios.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hopeless at 96% against Bouncy Bits's 42%. Hopeless also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (251 vs 76). Bouncy Bits's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. Hopeless sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bouncy Bits 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 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 251 and 76 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Hopeless's written reviews are positive against 42% of Bouncy Bits's.
Hopeless ships an update every 15 months, Bouncy Bits every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Hopeless | Bouncy Bits |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (251 ratings) — better | 3.6 (76 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 96.4% of reviews — better | 42.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 251 — better | 76 |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 163 MB | 132 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Upopa Entertainment Ltd | PlaySide |
Customer experience
Hopeless
Bouncy Bits
User reviews
Hopeless
From 251 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Great for reaction time
- 👍 Nostalgic art style
- 👍 Intense and adrenaline-rushing
Room to improve
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔄 Wish it was still updated
- 🔄 "Gutted the first game" sentiment
- 🔄 "Where's the original" sentiment
- 🔄 "Gets challenging at later waves" sentiment
Bouncy Bits
From 76 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique bouncing mechanic
- 🎨 Colorful and appealing graphics
- 😄 Funny and entertaining characters
Room to improve
- 🤯 Extremely challenging and frustrating
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for characters
- 🕰️ Slow coin/currency earning
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Lack of instructions or tutorial
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
Bouncy Bits
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game crashes on launch
- Purchased characters not saving
- Inconsistent bouncing behavior
Requested features
5 requests- More levels and challenges
- Ability to create custom characters
- Daily bonus rewards
- Option to remove ads
- Easier coin/currency earning
In-app purchases
Hopeless
- 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
Bouncy Bits
- Bird$0.99
- Cat$0.99
- Cuddly Bear$0.99
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- Penny Penguin$0.99
- Puzzle Cube$0.99
- Panda$1.99
- Plasma$2.99
- Epic Bits Box$4.99
- Dragon$4.99
- Penelope$4.99
