A Good Snowman vs Ugly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
A Good Snowman
Embark on a charming puzzle adventure as a monster tasked with building snowmen. Explore a delightful world with adorable graphics and an enchanting soundtrack. This game offers lovingly-crafted puzzles without any in-app purchases or ads.
- Adorable graphics
- Enchanting original soundtrack
- Lovingly-crafted puzzle design
- No in-app purchases
- No ads
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A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build is an adorable puzzle game about being a monster and making snowmen. * Adorable graphics by Benjamin Davis (Cosmic Express, Sushi Snake). * Featuring an enchanting original soundtrack by Priscilla Snow (Voyageur, The Silence Under Your Bed). * Lovingly-crafted puzzle design from Alan Hazelden (Cosmic Express, Sokobond). * No in-app-purchases or ads. * iPhone 4S, iPod Touch 5, iPad 2, iPad Mini or later recommended. Awards: Top 10 apps of 2016 - TIME magazine Best Character Design - Intel Level Up 2014 Official Selection - Develop Indie Showcase 2014 Official Selection - Screenshake 2015 Official Selection - BAFTA Inside Games Arcade 2015 Official Selection - Different Games Arcade 2015 Official Selection - Fantastic Arcade 2015
Ugly
A dark fairytale puzzle-platformer where you use an innovative mirror mechanic to solve challenges and explore a tormented nobleman's psyche. Unravel a text-less narrative through mind-bending puzzles and epic boss battles in a visually stunning world.
- Innovative mirror mechanic for puzzle-solving
- Deep, text-less narrative
- Visually stunning art style
- Mind-bending puzzle rooms
- Epic boss battles
- Controller support
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Embark on an unforgettable voyage through a tormented nobleman's psyche in "Ugly," a dark fairytale turned mobile puzzle-platformer. Navigate a world awash in tragedy, armed with an innovative mirror mechanic that allows you to face puzzles—and yourself—like never before. Dive deep into the enigmatic world of "Ugly" and get ready to confront truths as unsettling as they are enlightening. Are you brave enough to face what's hidden in the mirror? Key Features: - Innovative Mirror Mechanic: Generate a shadowy reflection to swap places with, unlocking new angles for puzzle-solving and exploration. - Deep Narrative: Unravel a profound, text-less story that delves into the corners of a broken mind. Each puzzle room you conquer brings clarity to your clouded past. - Visually Stunning: Immerse yourself in an intricately crafted world, where every detail, from the moody lighting to the ethereal art style, serves the narrative. - Mind-Bending Puzzles: Conquer intricately designed puzzle rooms, each offering a fresh challenge and a fragment of your past. - Epic Boss Battles: Engage with towering bosses that test not just your reflexes, but also your resolve. - Discover Hidden Secrets: Unlock alternate endings and hidden rooms for an enriched gameplay experience. - Exceptional Soundscapes: Atmospheric music that perfectly complements each twist and turn in your unsettling journey. - Controller Support: Experience the game seamlessly with MFI Bluetooth controller support. The game’s title isn't a reflection of its beautifully dark world, but of the unsettling truths you'll uncover. Are you ready to face the "Ugly" in you?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: A Good Snowman at 4.8 against Ugly's 4.4. A Good Snowman also leads on price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and review sentiment (86% vs 73%). Ugly's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
A Good Snowman costs $0.99 and Ugly $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
A Good Snowman holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A Good Snowman has 244 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of A Good Snowman's written reviews are positive against 73% of Ugly's.
A Good Snowman ships an update every 2 months, Ugly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | A Good Snowman | Ugly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (244 ratings) — better | 4.4 (40 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better | 72.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 244 — better | 40 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 209 MB | 607 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Draknek Limited | Plug In Digital |
Customer experience
A Good Snowman
Ugly
Bugs and requests
A Good Snowman
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes on certain devices, especially older models
- Compatibility issues with background music playback
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and content to extend playtime
- Additional themes or environments to explore
- Cloud save functionality for cross-device play
Ugly
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
A Good Snowman
No in-app purchases
Ugly
No in-app purchases
