# Brian vs HopBound

The clearest difference is rating: HopBound at 4.7 against Brian's 3.8. HopBound also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 44%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). Brian's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, 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 HopBound sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HopBound holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 139 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Brian's written reviews are positive against 81% of HopBound's.

Brian ships an update every 3 months, HopBound every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brian | HopBound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brian-pet-evolution/id1105720370/reviews) | **[4.7 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopbound/id1499147637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 64 | **139** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| 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 |


### HopBound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopbound/id1499147637)

Embark on a surreal journey through a retro-style psychological horror game. Explore unsettling 16-bit platformer stages and endless runner levels as a recluse confronting her past. Experience a haunting narrative with spine-chilling audio and evolving monsters.

**Highlights:** Story-driven psychological horror, 16-bit horror platformer stages, Endless runner levels, Nostalgic 4-color pixel art, Spine-chilling ambient music, Evolved monsters, iMessage sticker pack

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads for HopBound | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brian free?

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

### Is HopBound free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brian or HopBound?

HopBound is rated higher. Brian averages 3.8 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while HopBound averages 4.7 from 139 ratings.

### Do Brian or HopBound have ads?

HopBound shows ads; Brian does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brian or HopBound?

Brian ships an update every 3 months, and HopBound every 3 days. Most recently, Brian was updated on October 9, 2026 and HopBound on October 11, 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.*