# Doom & Destiny Advanced vs Hardboiled

The clearest difference is rating: Doom & Destiny Advanced at 4.6 against Hardboiled's 4.1. Doom & Destiny Advanced also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 30 months) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). Hardboiled's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Doom & Destiny Advanced costs $4.99 and Hardboiled $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Doom & Destiny Advanced holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 201 and 46 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Doom & Destiny Advanced's written reviews are positive against 74% of Hardboiled's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Doom & Destiny Advanced ships an update every 5 weeks, Hardboiled every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doom & Destiny Advanced | Hardboiled |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doom-and-destiny-advanced/id967383325/reviews)** | [4.1 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardboiled/id977874600/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **201** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | **73.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 30 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 318 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Francesco Ficarelli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788287298) | [Game Dev Team](https://appshunter.io/developer/561134317) |

## What reviewers say

### Doom & Destiny Advanced

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doom-and-destiny-advanced/id967383325)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a quirky adventure with unlikely heroes in a turn-based RPG. Explore vast locations, battle hundreds of enemies, and uncover secrets. Engage in asynchronous PvP battles to unlock unique perks and climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Turn-based combat, Character customization, Exploration of 500+ locations, Over 30 hours of main quest, Asynchronous PvP battles, Unlockable multiplayer perks and costumes

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Humorous dialogue with meta references
- 🎮 Engaging turn-based RPG mechanics
- 🎨 Charming retro-style graphics
- 🎭 Multiple character classes with customization
- ⏱️ Substantial playtime (50-70+ hours)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🎮 Unintuitive touch/swipe controls
- 📱 Screen format not optimized for newer phones
- 🔊 Audio cuts out or stops working
- ✍️ Numerous typos and spelling errors

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or shortly after opening
- Game freezes every 3-5 minutes on newer iOS versions
- Audio stops working after 10-20 minutes of play
- Safari forced open to Google Play window on launch
- Swipe controls register as taps causing wrong battle actions

**Requested features**

- Support for iPhone X and larger screen formats
- Ability to equip weaker weapons/armor for farming
- More class leveling materials for endgame
- Improved map interactivity
- Separate screen sides for battle controls (like original)


### Hardboiled

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hardboiled/id977874600)

Embark on a turn-based RPG adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Explore a desolate town, engage in strategic combat, and make choices that shape your character's destiny and the fate of survivors. Your decisions will determine whether you become a harbinger of justice or chaos.

**Highlights:** Explore desolate post-apocalyptic towns, Strategic turn-based combat, Atmospheric graphics and sound, Scavenge for weapons and loot, Dynamic reputation system, Robust skill point system

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Fallout-like experience
- 💰 Good value for price
- ⚔️ Turn-based combat
- 🗺️ Post-apocalyptic theme
- 🎮 Simple and fun gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Too short/limited content
- ❓ Vague quests/boring quests
- 📉 Steep learning curve
- 🤖 Unimaginative equipment
- 😠 Frustrating combat difficulty

**Reported bugs**

- Combat locks you in
- Enemies walk away out of range
- Cannot save game
- Loot disappears after death
- Game crashes during combat

**Requested features**

- More content/levels/chapters
- Sequel with more features
- Save/load feature
- More in-depth character customization
- Perks system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doom & Destiny Advanced free?

Doom & Destiny Advanced costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hardboiled free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Doom & Destiny Advanced or Hardboiled?

Doom & Destiny Advanced is rated higher. Doom & Destiny Advanced averages 4.6 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while Hardboiled averages 4.1 from 46 ratings.

### Do Doom & Destiny Advanced or Hardboiled have ads?

Neither Doom & Destiny Advanced nor Hardboiled shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Doom & Destiny Advanced or Hardboiled?

Doom & Destiny Advanced ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hardboiled every 30 months. Most recently, Doom & Destiny Advanced was updated on October 31, 2026 and Hardboiled on October 29, 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.*