Comparison

Bully vs Playdead's INSIDE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Bully

Experience a mischievous teenager's journey through a corrupt prep school. Stand up to bullies, navigate social hierarchies, and outsmart rivals to rule the school. This mobile edition includes bonus classes and missions.

Highlights
  • Open-world gameplay
  • Mischievous protagonist
  • Stand up to bullies
  • Navigate school social life
  • Bonus classes
  • Additional missions
Features
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Download and play Bully: Anniversary Edition for up to thirty minutes as a free trial. Purchase the full game as a one-time, in-app purchase to play without any time limits. GTA+ Members can enjoy unlimited access while subscribed for as long as it is included in GTA+. The Anniversary Edition of Bully has been designed for mobile compatibility and includes four bonus classes and additional non-storyline missions in addition to everything from the original Bully release. The Rockstar tradition of groundbreaking, original gameplay, and tongue-in-cheek storytelling invades the schoolyard. As a mischievous teenager, Jimmy Hopkins, you’ll stand up to bullies, take on the liars, cheats, and snobs who are the most popular members of the student body and faculty at Bullworth Academy — the corrupt and crumbling prep school with an uptight façade — and ultimately learn to navigate the obstacles of life in the worst school around. If you can survive the school year and outsmart your rivals, you could rule the school. Mobile version developed in conjunction with War Drum Studios. Use of this game, including all online features, is governed by the Terms of Service (“ToS”) and Privacy Policy in-game and at www.rockstargames.com/legal and www.rockstargames.com/privacy. Access to special/bonus/online features, content, services, or functions (“Special Features”), may require single-use serial code, additional fee, and/or Rockstar Games account registration (minimum age varies). Special Features may require internet connection, may not be available to all users or at all times, and may be terminated, modified, or offered under different terms in accordance with the ToS. Violation of the ToS may result in restriction or termination of access to game or online account. For info, customer service and tech support, visit www.rockstar.com/support. The content of this videogame is purely fictional, and is not intended to represent or depict any actual event, person, or entity; any similarities to real-world places, people, or entities is coincidental and does not imply any third-party sponsorship or endorsement of game content. The makers and publishers of this videogame do not in any way endorse, condone or encourage engaging in any conduct depicted in this videogame. ©2005-2025 Rockstar Games, Inc. Rockstar Games, Rockstar Vancouver, Rockstar New England, R*, Bully, Bully: Anniversary Edition, and related logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. Portions of this software are included under license ©2007 Emergent Game Technologies, Inc. The ratings icon(s) and all other marks and trademarks are properties of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.

About

Playdead's INSIDE

Embark on a dark, narrative-driven adventure in this critically acclaimed indie platformer. Solve challenging puzzles and experience intense action within a moody, unsettling atmosphere. This award-winning game is known for its stunning art style and ambient soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Narrative-driven adventure
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Intense action
  • Moody art style
  • Ambient soundtrack
  • Unsettling atmosphere
Features
Currently charting
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Discover Playdead's unique indie adventure game Inside, a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has received critical acclaim for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere. Apple Design Award Winner. What the press said: “MASTERPIECE! Inside is a 2D puzzle platformer that builds upon what made Limbo great, and in fact builds something greater.” IGN — 10/10 “Inside expands on the concepts and scope of its predecessor in wildly creative ways, and it's so immaculately designed and constructed from top to bottom that it almost feels suitable for display in an art museum. This is one hell of a follow-up.” Giant Bomb — 5/5 “Gorgeous art and animations, devious puzzle design and a pitch-black sense of humor. A perfectly paced series of escalating "holy shit" moments.” Kotaku Winner of more than 100 awards, including: - Artistic Achievement (BAFTA) - Game Design (BAFTA) - Narrative (BAFTA) - Original Property (BAFTA) - Best Independent Game (Game Critics Awards) - Best Independent Game (The Game Awards) - Best Art Direction (The Game Awards) - Spite Award (D.I.C.E. Awards) - Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction (D.I.C.E. Awards) - Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction (D.I.C.E. Awards) - Best Audio (Game Developers Choice Awards) - Best Visual Art (Game Developers Choice Awards)

Screenshots

Bully1 screens
Playdead's INSIDE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bully at 4.7 against Playdead's INSIDE's 4.4. Bully also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). Playdead's INSIDE's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bully sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Playdead's INSIDE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bully holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 31K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Bully's written reviews are positive against 77% of Playdead's INSIDE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bully ships an update every 13 months, Playdead's INSIDE every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Bully versus Playdead's INSIDE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBullyPlaydead's INSIDE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better4.4 (31K ratings)
Positive reviews74.6% of reviews77.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K31K — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#77#55 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.2 GB705 MB
Age rating+1212+
DeveloperRockstar GamesPlaydead

Customer experience

Bully

All ratings13,562 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews1,871 reviews
Positive74.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative17.7%

Playdead's INSIDE

All ratings30,447 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral4.0%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews2,461 reviews
Positive77.0%
Neutral6.8%
Negative16.2%

User reviews

Bully

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Smooth controls and performance
  • 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
  • 🕹️ Engaging open-world experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🎮 Challenging controls for certain mini-games
  • 🔇 Audio issues and sound glitches
  • 🔍 Camera angle problems in certain situations

Playdead's INSIDE

From 31K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Stunning graphics and atmosphere
  • 🧠 Clever and challenging puzzles
  • 🎨 Unique art style
  • 🎢 Thrilling and suspenseful gameplay
  • 🔍 Intriguing and mysterious story

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Game is too short
  • 🤔 Ending is confusing or unsatisfying
  • 💰 Game is overpriced
  • 🤖 Some controls can be finicky
  • 📱 Compatibility issues on older devices

Bugs and requests

Bully

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes when loading saved files
  • Music/audio cuts out during gameplay
  • Certain missions/objectives not registering properly
  • Graphical/visual glitches in specific areas

Requested features

4 requests
  • Optimize for newer devices (iPhone X, iPad Pro)
  • Add controller support for better gameplay
  • Fix issues with Social Club login and save data
  • Improve mini-game controls and responsiveness

Playdead's INSIDE

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game crashes or freezes
  • Progress not saving properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Longer gameplay or additional levels
  • More explanation or closure for the story
  • Controller support
  • Lower price point

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bully

One-time1
  • Anniversary Edition Full Game$6.99
1 purchases

Playdead's INSIDE

One-time1
  • INSIDE full game$9.99

Questions

Is Bully free?
Bully is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Playdead's INSIDE free?
Playdead's INSIDE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bully or Playdead's INSIDE?
Bully is rated higher. Bully averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Playdead's INSIDE averages 4.4 from 31K ratings.
Do Bully or Playdead's INSIDE have ads?
Neither Bully nor Playdead's INSIDE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bully or Playdead's INSIDE?
Bully ships an update every 13 months, and Playdead's INSIDE every 2 months. Most recently, Bully was updated on October 30, 2026 and Playdead's INSIDE on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Bully or Playdead's INSIDE?
Bully currently peaks at #77 in the App Store charts, and Playdead's INSIDE at #55. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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