# Cell Eater vs Brutal.io

The clearest difference is rating: Brutal.io at 3.9 against Cell Eater's 2.7. Brutal.io also leads on ratings volume (5.1K vs 10) and review sentiment (58% vs 33%). Cell Eater's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Brutal.io holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brutal.io has 5.1K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Cell Eater's written reviews are positive against 58% of Brutal.io's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cell Eater | Brutal.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-eater/id1023423649/reviews) | **[3.9 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brutalio/id1214758633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **5.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **57.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 66 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dong Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/961632428) | [Think Alike, Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/340657389) |

## What reviewers say

### Cell Eater

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cell-eater/id1023423649)

Grow your cell by consuming smaller cells while avoiding larger ones. Compete against other players to become the largest cell on the board. This game offers a simple yet engaging experience inspired by popular .io games.

**Highlights:** Cell growth mechanics, Multiplayer competition, Simple controls, Avoid larger cells, Eat smaller cells

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Brutal.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brutalio/id1214758633)

Engage in real-time 2D physics battles in an online arena. Control a car with a flail, outmaneuver opponents, and use strategic physics-based tactics to win. Avoid sentinels that steal energy.

**Highlights:** Real-time online battles, 2D physics gameplay, Car and flail control, Strategic combat, Global multiplayer

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique mechanics
- 🕹️ Fun and challenging
- 🌟 Great for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty controlling flail
- 🤯 Can induce rage
- 🧱 Campers blocking middle area
- 🕸️ Laggy and glitchy at times
- 💰 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Flail glitching and causing unintended deaths
- Invisible players and objects
- Freezing and unresponsive controls
- Inconsistent collision detection

**Requested features**

- Offline mode with bots
- Different game modes (team, battle royale)
- Ability to customize character/flail
- Leaderboard and achievements
- Improved matchmaking/skill-based pairing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cell Eater free?

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

### Is Brutal.io free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cell Eater or Brutal.io?

Brutal.io is rated higher. Cell Eater averages 2.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Brutal.io averages 3.9 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do Cell Eater or Brutal.io have ads?

Brutal.io shows ads; Cell Eater does not.

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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.*