# Brian vs DERE EVIL EXE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DERE EVIL EXE at 92% against Brian's 44%. DERE EVIL EXE also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 64). Brian's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brian sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and DERE EVIL EXE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DERE EVIL EXE holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DERE EVIL EXE has 4.3K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Brian's written reviews are positive against 92% of DERE EVIL EXE's.

Brian ships an update every 3 months, DERE EVIL EXE every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brian | DERE EVIL EXE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brian-pet-evolution/id1105720370/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dere-evil-exe/id1382655034/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 64 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SweatyChair Pty. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/781132111) | [Darius Immanuel Guerrero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090694564) |

## What reviewers say

### Brian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brian-pet-evolution/id1105720370)

Care for a sensitive, blob-like creature that can mutate into various forms through DNA injection. Navigate deadly obstacles and manage its well-being to prevent it from exploding into happiness. Purchase new creatures if your current one perishes.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Pet evolution and mutation, Tamagotchi-style care, Side-scrolling obstacle navigation, DNA injection for mutations, Black humor elements

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bag of Poop | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tons of Poop | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Truck of Poops | $14.99 | one-time |


### DERE EVIL EXE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dere-evil-exe/id1382655034)

This is a retro platformer with a gripping meta-horror story. Navigate a pixel art world, solve puzzles, and survive against creatures born from fear. Enjoy a unique blend of catchy chiptune and ominous orchestral music.

**Highlights:** Meta horror story, Retro pixel platformer, Unique puzzles and obstacles, Survive against corruptions, 80s/90s 16-bit aesthetics, Catchy retro chiptune music, Ominous orchestral music

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads for DERE EVIL EXE | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging story
- 🚀 Challenging gameplay
- 💡 Unique meta-narrative
- 👍 Retro art style
- 👍 Satisfying ending choices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional control issues
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Frequent ads can disrupt experience
- 🔍 Short length of the game

**Reported bugs**

- Jump button not responding at times
- Inconsistent collision detection
- Freezing and unresponsiveness on certain levels

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Controller support
- Customizable controls
- Difficulty settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brian free?

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

### Is DERE EVIL EXE free?

DERE EVIL EXE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brian or DERE EVIL EXE?

DERE EVIL EXE is rated higher. Brian averages 3.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while DERE EVIL EXE averages 4.8 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do Brian or DERE EVIL EXE have ads?

DERE EVIL EXE shows ads; Brian does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brian or DERE EVIL EXE?

Brian ships an update every 3 months, and DERE EVIL EXE every 4 months. Most recently, Brian was updated on October 9, 2026 and DERE EVIL EXE on October 12, 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.*