# Bully vs Playdead's INSIDE

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bully | Playdead's INSIDE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bully-anniversary-edition/id1148321705/reviews)** | [4.4 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playdeads-inside/id1201642309/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14K | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | **77.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #79 | **#52** |
| Size | 2.2 GB | 705 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | +12 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rockstar Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/330049731) | [Playdead](https://appshunter.io/developer/481629893) |

## What reviewers say

### Bully

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bully-anniversary-edition/id1148321705)

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Free · Adventure, #182 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anniversary Edition Full Game | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playdeads-inside/id1201642309)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

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:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| INSIDE full game | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes
- Progress not saving properly

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #79 in the App Store charts, and Playdead's INSIDE at #52. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*