# Implosion vs DragonSpear

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Implosion at none against DragonSpear's 1. Implosion also leads on ratings volume (921 vs 58) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). DragonSpear's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Implosion costs $1.99 and DragonSpear $4.99 up front. DragonSpear sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Implosion asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Implosion against 4.6 for DragonSpear. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Implosion has 921 ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Implosion's written reviews are positive against 80% of DragonSpear's.

Implosion ships an update every 5 months, DragonSpear every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Implosion | DragonSpear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (921 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/implosion-never-lose-hope/id870322730/reviews) | **[4.6 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragonspear-ex/id1598843625/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **921** | 58 |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | **80.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#159** | — |
| Size | 3.0 GB | 521 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rayark International Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/483529071) | [Game2Gather Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397697311) |

## What reviewers say

### Implosion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/implosion-never-lose-hope/id870322730)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Paid · Adventure, #166 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Experience console-quality graphics and immersive audio on your mobile device. Battle a mysterious alien life form with advanced weaponry and upgradeable mechs to ensure humanity's survival.

**Highlights:** Console-quality graphics, First-class voice acting, Hollywood-grade audio production, Intuitive touch interface, Upgradeable super-tech weaponry, ARK Kernel system

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 🎨 Stunning graphics
- 🎬 Excellent voice acting
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Lack of explanation for game mechanics
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls
- 🕰️ Repetitive and monotonous gameplay
- 💲 Expensive for a mobile game

**Reported bugs**

- Game not loading past the intro screen
- Crashes during boss battles and certain levels
- Issues with Game Center integration and cloud saving
- Incompatibility with newer iOS devices and versions

**Requested features**

- Improved cloud saving and syncing
- More weapon and character customization options
- Difficulty settings and accessibility options
- Multiplayer and co-op modes
- Optimization for newer devices and screen sizes


### DragonSpear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragonspear-ex/id1598843625)

Embark on a side-scrolling action RPG adventure to defend the world from invading nightmares. Craft unique equipment, learn new skills, and recruit pet companions to battle formidable foes. Customize your hero's appearance and playstyle across various occupations.

**Highlights:** Side-scrolling action RPG gameplay, Multiple character occupations, Equipment crafting and customization, Skill progression system, Pet companion system, Challenging boss battles

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ticket to The Divine Altar | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Implosion free?

Implosion costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DragonSpear free?

DragonSpear costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Implosion or DragonSpear?

DragonSpear is rated higher. Implosion averages 4.6 out of 5 from 921 ratings, while DragonSpear averages 4.6 from 58 ratings.

### Do Implosion or DragonSpear have ads?

Neither Implosion nor DragonSpear shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Implosion or DragonSpear?

Implosion ships an update every 5 months, and DragonSpear every 4 weeks. Most recently, Implosion was updated on November 7, 2026 and DragonSpear on November 7, 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.*