# Skeletomb vs Brawlhalla

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Skeletomb at none against Brawlhalla's 10. Skeletomb also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (80% vs 49%). Brawlhalla's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 47) and chart position (#173 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brawlhalla sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Skeletomb asks for nothing beyond the download.

Skeletomb holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brawlhalla has 27K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Skeletomb's written reviews are positive against 49% of Brawlhalla's.

Skeletomb ships an update monthly, Brawlhalla every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skeletomb | Brawlhalla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skeletomb/id1011541203/reviews)** | [4.1 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brawlhalla/id1491520571/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **27K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.7% of reviews** | 48.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#173** |
| Size | 70 MB | 1.6 GB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Punk Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1011541202) | [Ubisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/317644720) |

## What reviewers say

### Skeletomb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skeletomb/id1011541203)

Embark on a retro arcade adventure with customizable heroes. Explore changing worlds in various modes, compete on leaderboards, and share your gameplay with instant replays. Enjoy unique music and gamepad support on an endless journey or a quirky adventure.

**Highlights:** Customizable heroes, Retro styled worlds, Adventure, Endless, and Labyrinth Modes, Instant Replays (GIFs), Gamepad support, Leaderboards and Achievements, Cloud Saves

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining gameplay
- 🎵 Amazing soundtrack
- 🎨 Charming pixel art/graphics
- 💡 High replay value
- 🆓 Free to play with optional ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Repetitive gameplay/lack of content
- 🐛 Annoying/terrible controls (initially)
- 🐛 Slow loading times/lag
- 🐛 Some users experience crashes/black screens
- 🐛 Lack of clear explanations (e.g., coins, signs)

**Reported bugs**

- No music on iPhone 5
- Black screen on launch
- Game crashes on startup
- Game doesn't load
- Lagging/choppy performance

**Requested features**

- Add boss levels
- Add a merchant for items
- Implement harder monsters at higher levels
- Add more content (characters, worlds, animations)
- Release OST


### Brawlhalla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brawlhalla/id1491520571)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Engage in fast-paced multiplayer platform fighting with up to 8 players online. Choose from over 50 unique characters and explore various game modes, including ranked matches and casual free-for-alls. Enjoy full cross-play across all platforms.

**Highlights:** Online ranked 1v1 & 2v2 PVP, Over 50 crossover characters, Cross-play custom rooms, Free-to-play with millions of players, Training room for skill practice, Weekly legend rotation

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 140 Mammoth Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Summer Esports 2026 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Season 14 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| 340 Mammoth Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Season 14 Deluxe | $14.99 | one-time |
| 540 Mammoth Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass Season 14 Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Mammoth Coins | $34.99 | one-time |
| All Legends | $39.99 | one-time |
| 1600 Mammoth Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 💡 Great crossover characters
- 🎮 Excellent controller support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnects
- 🔌 Lag and connection issues
- ⚖️ Unbalanced matchmaking
- 🤖 Overpowered bots/cheaters

**Reported bugs**

- Weapon pickup issues during combos
- Glitches causing character teleportation
- Inability to switch accounts on mobile

**Requested features**

- Account linking across platforms
- Ability to convert gold to mammoth coins
- Improved monetization model
- More character skins and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skeletomb free?

Skeletomb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Brawlhalla free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Skeletomb or Brawlhalla?

Skeletomb is rated higher. Skeletomb averages 4.6 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Brawlhalla averages 4.1 from 27K ratings.

### Do Skeletomb or Brawlhalla have ads?

Neither Skeletomb nor Brawlhalla shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Skeletomb or Brawlhalla?

Skeletomb ships an update monthly, and Brawlhalla every 3 weeks. Most recently, Skeletomb was updated on November 6, 2026 and Brawlhalla on November 10, 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.*