# Hopeless vs Bouncy Bits

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hopeless | Bouncy Bits |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopeless-space-shooting/id839584986/reviews)** | [3.6 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bouncy-bits/id970757249/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **251** | 76 |
| Positive reviews | **96.4% of reviews** | 42.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 163 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Upopa Entertainment Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140797199) | [PlaySide](https://appshunter.io/developer/551505830) |

## 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


### Bouncy Bits

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bouncy-bits/id970757249)

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.

**Highlights:** Bounce characters, Unlock 80+ characters, Collect coins, Open secret bit boxes, 6+ environments, Super hard gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bird | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cuddly Bear | $0.99 | one-time |
| Penny Penguin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Puzzle Cube | $0.99 | one-time |
| Panda | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plasma | $2.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bits Box | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dragon | $4.99 | one-time |
| Penelope | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique bouncing mechanic
- 🎨 Colorful and appealing graphics
- 😄 Funny and entertaining characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Extremely challenging and frustrating
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for characters
- 🕰️ Slow coin/currency earning
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Lack of instructions or tutorial

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Purchased characters not saving
- Inconsistent bouncing behavior

**Requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Ability to create custom characters
- Daily bonus rewards
- Option to remove ads
- Easier coin/currency earning


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hopeless free?

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

### Is Bouncy Bits free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hopeless or Bouncy Bits?

Hopeless is rated higher. Hopeless averages 4.8 out of 5 from 251 ratings, while Bouncy Bits averages 3.6 from 76 ratings.

### Do Hopeless or Bouncy Bits have ads?

Hopeless shows ads; Bouncy Bits does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hopeless or Bouncy Bits?

Hopeless ships an update every 15 months, and Bouncy Bits every 2 months. Most recently, Hopeless was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bouncy Bits on November 1, 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.*