# The Uncertain vs Exist

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Exist at 86% against The Uncertain's 31%. Exist also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3). The Uncertain's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Exist sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. The Uncertain asks for nothing beyond the download.

Exist holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Uncertain has 65 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of The Uncertain's written reviews are positive against 86% of Exist's.

The Uncertain ships an update fortnightly, Exist every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Uncertain | Exist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-uncertain/id1217419087/reviews) | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exist-action-game/id6443764528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2.1 GB | 543 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ComonGames LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/998454526) | [超洪 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547104242) |

## What reviewers say

### The Uncertain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-uncertain/id1217419087)

Embark on a sci-fi mystery adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Solve puzzles, make moral choices, and uncover the truth from the perspective of a curious robot.

**Highlights:** Episodic story-driven adventure, Post-apocalyptic setting, Moral choices and decisions, Diverse puzzles, Immersive atmosphere, Accelerometer support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Great storyline and plot
- 🎨 Good graphics and design
- 🤔 Interesting puzzles
- 😂 Humorous elements
- 👍 Well-done presentation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent game-breaking bugs
- 🔄 Character gets stuck/loops
- 🕹️ Imprecise and buggy controls
- 🧱 Difficulty exiting rooms/areas
- 🐢 Slow movement

**Reported bugs**

- Robot gets stuck running in circles on stairs/outside apartment building
- Cannot move after cracking the case
- Turrets shoot through boxes
- Game freezes frequently
- Game locks up when finding heavy object

**Requested features**

- More episodes/chapters
- Hint system for puzzles
- Improved controller support on iOS
- Fix gyroscope issues
- Adjustable graphics quality


### Exist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exist-action-game/id6443764528)

Master strategic movement and timing to dominate the battlefield in this action-packed game. Explore gameplay mechanics and enjoy a unique combat experience, even with its simpler graphics. Your feedback helps shape its ongoing development.

**Highlights:** Strategic movement and timing mechanics, Exploration of gameplay concepts, Free-flowing battlefield combat, Independent developer's passion project, User feedback drives improvements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlocking Chapter 1. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlocking Chapter 2. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlocking Chapter 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlocking Chapter 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlocking Chapter 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlocking Chapter 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Chapters 2 to 6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all 6 chapters | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Uncertain free?

The Uncertain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Exist free?

Exist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Uncertain or Exist?

Exist is rated higher. The Uncertain averages 3.3 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Exist averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do The Uncertain or Exist have ads?

Exist shows ads; The Uncertain does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Uncertain or Exist?

The Uncertain ships an update fortnightly, and Exist every 9 days. Most recently, The Uncertain was updated on September 25, 2026 and Exist on July 9, 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.*