Comparison

Bully vs PPSSPP

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

PPSSPP

Experience your favorite PSP titles on your iOS device with high-definition graphics and enhanced features. This emulator allows you to play a vast library of PSP games with excellent performance. Access your own game files or explore free homebrew titles.

Highlights
  • Play PSP games on iOS
  • High-definition graphics
  • Extra features
  • High performance
  • Supports ISO/CSO files
  • Built-in Homebrew Store
Features
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Play PSP games on your iOS device, in high definition with extra features! PPSSPP is the original and only PSP emulator for mobile devices. It can run nearly all PSP games with great performance on iOS. No games are included with this download. Use your own real PSP games and turn them into .ISO or .CSO files (see the homepage for instructions), or simply play free homemade games, which are available in the built-in "Homebrew Store". PSP is a trademark of Sony. The PPSSPP project is in no way affiliated with Sony.

Screenshots

Bully1 screens
PPSSPP2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PPSSPP at every 4 weeks against Bully's every 13 months. Bully's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and chart position (#87 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 PPSSPP 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 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 2.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Bully's written reviews are positive against 72% of PPSSPP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bully ships an update every 13 months, PPSSPP every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Bully versus PPSSPP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBullyPPSSPP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better4.5 (2.8K ratings)
Positive reviews74.6% of reviews — better72.2% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better2.8K
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#87 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.2 GB44 MB
Age rating+124+
DeveloperRockstar GamesHenrik Rydgård

Customer experience

Bully

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

PPSSPP

All ratings2,700 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews1,448 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative19.1%

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

PPSSPP

From 2.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Supports controllers
  • 🎮 Able to play classic PSP games
  • 🔥 Amazing emulation experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🤔 Compatibility problems with certain games
  • 🔇 Sound issues with some games

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

PPSSPP

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when trying to load save files
  • Controller mapping not working properly
  • Certain games not launching or freezing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for PS2 and PS3 emulation
  • Improve save state functionality
  • Implement haptic feedback for on-screen controls
  • Allow customization of button mapping
  • Add portrait mode support

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bully

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

PPSSPP

One-time1
  • PPSSPP Gold$3.99

Questions

Is Bully free?
Bully is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PPSSPP free?
PPSSPP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bully or PPSSPP?
Bully is rated higher. Bully averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while PPSSPP averages 4.5 from 2.8K ratings.
Do Bully or PPSSPP have ads?
Neither Bully nor PPSSPP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bully or PPSSPP?
Bully ships an update every 13 months, and PPSSPP every 4 weeks. Most recently, Bully was updated on November 1, 2026 and PPSSPP on November 1, 2026.

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