# N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. vs Ice Scream 3

The clearest difference is rating: Ice Scream 3 at 4.6 against N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S.'s 4.0. Ice Scream 3 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (74% vs 55%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Ice Scream 3 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ice Scream 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ice Scream 3 has 19K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S.'s written reviews are positive against 74% of Ice Scream 3's.

N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. ships an update every 6 weeks, Ice Scream 3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. | Ice Scream 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextbots/id1268267133/reviews) | **[4.6 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-scream-3-scary-horror/id1498647947/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2K | **19K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | **74.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 365 MB | 904 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +17 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Payge Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653289615) | [KEPLERIANS SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/692765725) |

## What reviewers say

### N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextbots/id1268267133)

Explore the terrifying Backrooms and escape from a relentless pursuit of meme-inspired enemies. Navigate mazes, outsmart cunning foes, and compete with friends for the best escape times. Can you survive the chase and share your high scores?

**Highlights:** Backrooms exploration, Meme-based enemy pursuit, Maze navigation, Competitive escape challenges, Friend record sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Sprunki pack. Sale! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small pack of Skipits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium pack of Money | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big pack of Skipits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Zoonomaly pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crazy Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big pack of Money | $2.99 | one-time |
| Backroom Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tralalero Offer | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast gameplay
- 👍 Engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Variety of skins and characters
- 💡 Offline playability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Subscription issues
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- 5th map not working properly
- Custom NextBot audio issues
- Inability to skip certain ads

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer mode
- Improve custom NextBots functionality
- Add more levels and maps
- Implement controller support


### Ice Scream 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-scream-3-scary-horror/id1498647947)

Uncover the truth behind a sinister ice cream man who has kidnapped your friend. Infiltrate his van, explore eerie locations, and solve puzzles to rescue him. Utilize stealth, invisibility, and a guiding system to survive.

**Highlights:** Stealth and survival mechanics, Exploration of multiple locations, Challenging puzzles and riddles, Invisibility for evasion, Guiding system for assistance, Shared progress and cross-game rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KNetwork Premium Monthly | $8.49 | per month |
| KNetwork Premium Yearly | $70.99 | per year |
| 50 Horror Coins | $1.69 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $8.49 | one-time |
| 275 Horror Coins | $8.49 | one-time |
| 4500 Kepler Coins | $16.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads KNetwork | $16.99 | one-time |
| 600 Horror Coins | $16.99 | one-time |
| 9200 Kepler Coins | $33.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good game
- 👍 Fun horror adventure
- 👍 Interesting story
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Falling through floors
- 🐛 Freezing issues
- 🐛 Disappearing items
- 🐛 Motorcycle controls issues

**Reported bugs**

- Falling through floors
- Freezing issues
- Disappearing items
- Motorcycle controls issues
- Ads getting stuck and unable to skip

**Requested features**

- Add more locations to explore
- Improve motorcycle controls
- Reduce ads, especially in ghost mode
- Implement save/checkpoint system
- Add more variety in gameplay and puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. free?

N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ice Scream 3 free?

Ice Scream 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. or Ice Scream 3?

Ice Scream 3 is rated higher. N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Ice Scream 3 averages 4.6 from 19K ratings.

### Do N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. or Ice Scream 3 have ads?

Both N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. and Ice Scream 3 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. or Ice Scream 3?

N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ice Scream 3 weekly. Most recently, N.E.X.T.B.O.T.S. was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ice Scream 3 on November 8, 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.*