# Bully vs PPSSPP

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Bully | PPSSPP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bully-anniversary-edition/id1148321705/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppsspp-psp-emulator/id6496972903/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 2.8K |
| Positive reviews | **74.6% of reviews** | 72.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#87** | — |
| Size | 2.2 GB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rockstar Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/330049731) | [Henrik Rydgård](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741218068) |

## What reviewers say

### Bully

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

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Free · Adventure, #210 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


### PPSSPP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppsspp-psp-emulator/id6496972903)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PPSSPP Gold | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*