Bully vs Playdead's INSIDE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Open-world gameplay
- Mischievous protagonist
- Stand up to bullies
- Navigate school social life
- Bonus classes
- Additional missions
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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.
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.
- Narrative-driven adventure
- Challenging puzzles
- Intense action
- Moody art style
- Ambient soundtrack
- Unsettling atmosphere
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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)
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Bully ships an update every 13 months, Playdead's INSIDE every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Bully | Playdead's INSIDE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (14K ratings) — better | 4.4 (31K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | 77.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14K | 31K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #77 | #55 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2.2 GB | 705 MB |
| Age rating | +12 | 12+ |
| Developer | Rockstar Games | Playdead |
Customer experience
Bully
Playdead's INSIDE
User reviews
Bully
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Bully
- Anniversary Edition Full Game$6.99
Playdead's INSIDE
- INSIDE full game$9.99









