# Nightgate vs Bendy

Nightgate and Bendy both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Nightgate's written reviews are positive against 64% of Bendy's. Nightgate also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 69). Bendy's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and chart position (#136 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Nightgate costs $3.99 and Bendy $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Nightgate against 4.7 for Bendy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nightgate has 1.3K ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Nightgate's written reviews are positive against 64% of Bendy's.

Nightgate ships an update every 5 months, Bendy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nightgate | Bendy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightgate/id1116808304/reviews) | [4.7 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bendy-lone-wolf/id1497319834/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 69 |
| Positive reviews | **94.8% of reviews** | 64.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#136** |
| Size | 162 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Semidome Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/779855685) | [Joey Drew Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276738965) |

## What reviewers say

### Nightgate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightgate/id1116808304)

Navigate a dark, digital world in the year 2398 as the last remaining life form on Earth. Explore 50 handcrafted levels, avoid enemies, and uncover the mysteries of this futuristic landscape. Enjoy an immersive experience with a stunning minimalist design and original soundtrack.

**Highlights:** 50 handcrafted levels, Avoid enemies, Immersive digital environments, Original soundtrack, Minimalist design, Discover achievements, iCloud progress sync

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Stunning visuals
- 🎵 Immersive soundtrack
- 👍 Simple yet challenging
- 🌟 Unique and innovative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🕹️ Slightly difficult controls
- 📏 Levels could be more varied
- 🕰️ Game is a bit short

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when switching apps
- Levels sometimes reset unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to reset progress
- Multiplayer or online features


### Bendy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bendy-lone-wolf/id1497319834)

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Paid · Action, #139 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a thrilling survival adventure in a twisted cartoon world. Navigate shifting corridors, battle monstrous creatures, and evade the relentless Ink Demon. Scavenge, craft, and uncover dark secrets to survive.

**Highlights:** Survival adventure, Procedurally generated environments, Combat monstrous creatures, Evade the Ink Demon, Scavenge and craft, Uncover dark secrets

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Excellent game
- 😍 Loved the game
- 🤯 Scary atmosphere
- 👍 Great gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔀 Luck-based gameplay
- 🔍 Hard to find hiding spots
- 🔊 Loud footsteps
- 🔍 Hard to find items
- 🔁 Repetitive

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after intro
- Glitches and bugs
- Save data loss after updates

**Requested features**

- Add more characters (Sammy, Tom, Allison)
- Implement difficulty settings
- Add more levels and content
- Implement save system
- Bring the game to more platforms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nightgate free?

Nightgate costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bendy free?

Bendy costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nightgate or Bendy?

Nightgate and Bendy are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.3K and 69 ratings respectively.

### Do Nightgate or Bendy have ads?

Neither Nightgate nor Bendy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nightgate or Bendy?

Nightgate ships an update every 5 months, and Bendy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Nightgate was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bendy on September 25, 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.*